We hope that you took the time to enjoy the monthly exhibitions of art in the Gallery in the Loft and that you found items of interest among the discussions and prograimnes offered by the Adult's, Reference and Children's Departments. We hope that you'll help us, through your suggestions and patronage, to improve our collections and services in 1983. We also hope that those West Van citizens not presently utilizing the Memorial Library will find something to elicit and sustain their interest in 1983. C, C LIBRARY NEWS C REFERENCE If you have received gifts for Christmas requiring additional information, the reference department may be the place to look. A pair of skis try the Canadian Ski Directory; a video recorder we have Hampton's pre--recorder video catalogue; a chess set; a pair of skates if you want to loin a local hockey club the Reference Department maintains a local club file. -- ADULT SERVICES GALLERY IN THE LOFT places. -- people plants and Works old and new in many mediums by artist Unity Bainbridge will be featured in the gallery for the month of January. Most paintings are for sale. -- May we wish our present and potential customers, then, a very Happy and Bountiful New Year. Jack Mounce, Chief Librarian, for the Board and Staff of the Memorial Library -- JANUARY DOLDRUMS? - TAKE UP A NEW HOBBY. Hobby materials and how--to information are readily available for circulation. Starting an aquarium? Learning lapidary? Becoming a model railroader? Trying the ins and outs of tapestry? Check at the Adult Service Information Desk for all your needs. DESK HANDICAPPED PARKING please remember this area is designated for the handicapped! -- DID YOU KNOW? Nightmare has nothing to do with horses! The answer to this and other misinformation is at your library. HAPPY NEW YEAR (0) (0) (0)