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`IDECEMBER IN THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT GREAT CHRISTMAS VIDEOS - SATURDAY STORIES Stories and films for 4 to 8 year olds. Drop in on: Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. The best of National Film Board shorts for children, including such hits as "The Great Toy Robbery" and Everyone from age 4 and up "The Story of Christmas". is invited to drop in on: Thursday, December 19, Friday, December 20, 11:30 a.m. and Monday, December 23 from 10:30 -- cc Library flew December CHRISTMAS CHEER Incredible-- another year coming to an end! Once again, it will have been a record one for us, but we won't be able to report the final totals for a few more weeks. As usual during December the Memorial Library will try to provide a pleasant haven from the crush and pressure of pre We'll paring for the Festive Season. have the decorations, the background music and the special programs you'll find out And lined elsewhere in this newsletter. the usual friendly smiles. We'll be open until 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve and our very popular 5:00 p.m.) Sunday afternoon openings (1:00 w'll continue right through the month. iilarly, the Bookvan will maintain its regular schedule except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day (unless of course we get more of the snow that ground ed it for several days at the end of Nov ember). The recent Community Survey indicated, as have the previous three, that West Van residents are highly supportive of the service the Memorial Library is providing. It's always gratifying to have this re affirmed, though not always easy in -- TODDLERS' STORYTIMES -- For children already registered, these popular storytimes will continue until Wed nesday, December 11 and Thursday, December 12. Please call 926--3291, local 15, to register your child for the new session in 1986. FESTIVE SPECIAL -- Lively and beguiling guest storytellers Julie Nosek and Martin Clarke will return with stories of peace and harmony for 5 to 8 year olds. Wednesday, December 4 at 3:30 p.m. Please remember that there is a Holiday Storytime for younger children on Friday morning (SEE BELOW). Please call 926--3291, local 15, to register. 1appy To1iday5 LIBRARY HOURS Monday to Thursday Friday & Saturday Sunday (Oct.--Apr.) 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. -- HOLIDAY STORYTIME -- For younger children, 3 to 5 years of age, a program of stories, songs and films, celebrating the festive season. Friday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m. -- -- 9 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. AFTER HOURS BOOKDROP WEST VANCOUVER MEMOREAL liBRARY 1950 Marine Drive. West Vancouver, B.C. V7V 1J8 (604) 926-3291 December 1985 *4*