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IT WAS A VERY GOOD EAR! REFERENCE The final weeks, days, and hours of service in 1980 are gone and the figures show the busiest year yet for the library. Circulation increased 5.3% over last year with a new record of 620,147 loans. That's The largest an average of over 2,000 every day. increase was in the bookvan up 24%. Enquiries up 3%. Record loans increased increased to 59,000 Over 1700 volunteer hours were well over 200%. recorded, up about 10%. About 11,500 new books were added, and about 1000 records. The annual report will report details and costs shortly. -- PROGRAMS C Continuous HERITAGE WEEK. February 16--21. history. Vancouver of West show slide B.C. HYDRO THERMOGRAPHY DISPLAY. Have you checked your home's Ending soon. insulation level yet? -- HERITAGE SLIDES A display of historical slides from the Capilano College collection will be featured in the library This will give West Vancouver residents in February. an interesting glimpse of the municipality's growth and supplements the library's own local history The Reference Department maintains an collection. ever--changing display of photographs on various historic themes. Photos of both ski areas and golf courses are on view this month. Don Mills Chief Librarian ADULT PROGRAMS "DETECTIVES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED". February 12, 7--9 p.m. Helen Moore, former head of North Vancouver City Library, will speak on the mystery novel. Miss Moore is a fan and collector of the detective story and will welcome discussion following her talk. HERITAGE WEEK. February 16-21. Watch for the Canadian Book Information display of books and periodicals. CHILDREN ` S CORNER JUST GOT BACK??? The Adult Services Department would welcome any information or pamphlets from returning travellers to add to the popular travel pamphlet collection. NEW LOOK FOR BOOKMOBILE Our Bookmobile has had a facelift! From a block away the newly painted letters show up clearly. Even the roof has `Bookmobile' painted on it for the highrise set. - Toddlers' Storytime, begun in January, is gradually blossoming into a rewarding experience. The challenge of introducing literature to the two--year--old in a group situation, is a demanding one. Hence the need to `structure' the progranune and limit registration. This allows us to better serve adding and developing material the children as the children `grow' within the programme. This is a special attempt to introduce books and the library to the youngest in our community and we appreciate the enthusiasm and support of the parents who are a vital part of the programme. --