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the number of questions asked at the Adult, Children's or Reference Information desks has increased at a much higher pace. And if patrons weren't getting better at locating on their own the items they need, the total for reference queries would be even higher. cc ADULT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 796.13 SHA as well as the more popular places and activities. SHARON, LOIS & BRAM C ART GALLERY - Elephant Jam A collection of songs and games to play with your children. Artists for May are Judy Bagshaw and John Curran. So internal use of resources is something we regard as a most import ant aspect of library service. There is a vast amount of information in documents, directories, indexes, maps, handbooks, newspaper back files, pamphlets, clippings and photographs, but much of it is pretty hard to dig out unless you've done it before. That's where we come in: help! ask us for MAY HAS BEEN PROCLAIMED "FAMILY MONTH" IN B·C A time to be together, Go for a walk together, j028.5 CHA CHAMBERS, A. Introducing Books to Children For the child who can appreciate them, books can bring an almost inexhaust ible richness of experience. Listen to your family, Play a game together, Go on a family picnic, Talk with each other. Check with the Adult Services Department for books to help you and your family enjoy this month of May. Suggested titles include: 917.1133 COUSINS, J. J BAK BAKER, M. Tell Them Again Tales A collection of stories ideal for reading aloud at bedtime. REFERENCE DEPARTMENT Summer vacation is approaching and you may be planning your vacation. It may be to your advantage to view our collection of road maps to acquaint yourself with the surrounding area of your destination. The ·Reference Department holds a large COU An All Season's Guide to Hiking Around B.C. Intended for the novice and young families as well as more experienced hikers. 794 HIR HIRSCHFELD, T. How To Master The Video Games Simple strategies to improve your scores when you are competing against that young computer expert in your family. 917.1133 CZOLOWSKI, T. selection of maps, including street maps of cities through North Zinerica and Europe. Further to your travel plans, the Reference Department provides a collection of telephone books from major cities in Canada and the U.S., including a complete set of telephone books for British Co1umbia there may be some numbers and addresses you wish to consult before setting out. Whether camping, biking, or hoteling it, your Reference Department has the information you need to outline your own vacation! C99w The World of Stanley Park One thousand acres of woodland to explore. j796.1 DOLAN, E. DOL The Complete Beginner's Guide to Making and Flying Kites Explains the basics of both kite f lying and kite-making. 796.1 S 8 2b SCHULTZ, N. Backyard Games Explains rules of well--known games and also includes a section for the young and nostalgia buffs. "There is scarcely any less bother in the running of a family than in that of an entire 917.1133 WOO WOOD, D. state." - Montaigne, "Essays" Kids, Kids! Kids and Vancouver Suggests unusual and wonderful adventures i