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CHIEF LIBRARIAN'S REPORT Ann Goodhart reported that the replacement shelving and new lighting in the West Wing will be the major change occurring in the Library over the next five months. It brings some inconvenience for us all and a lot of hard work for the staff. While every book is being moved in these areas they are making some other changes that will make the entire collection easier to use. Oversize books will be integrated with the main collection so you won't have to look in two places to see what is available on a subject. Smaller collections such as Large Print and Foreign Languages will be moved to new locations as well. All this will provide an almost 25% increase in shelving space. Funding for the project is coming jointly from the Municipality and the Library Foundation. New Library Hours Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Library will be closed on Sundays starting with Canada Day through Labour Day as well as the Sunday before Thanksgiving. ART GALLERY The "Mixed Palette" in pastel, watercolour, acrylic and oils by artists Riita A. Peirone, Ingrid Taylor and Ray Bradbury was on display from May 14th to June 10th. The reception, with artists in attendance was held Friday, May 25th. It was a very successful, well attended event with a number of paintings being sold. The artists provided the food and cold drinks while the Friends supplied flowers, coffee and tea and were the gracious hosts. Thanks to Natalie Logan, Marguerite Cassette, Joanna Scott and Sophia Weremchuk for ensuring the reception was a success. The artists expressed their appreciation. "Dream Series" Painting and Serigraphy by Marius I. Soska This is on display from June 11th to July 7th. Reception, with artist in attendance was on Friday, June 15th. Thank you Gisele Black and Wanda Osborne for hosting the reception and to Marion Nodwell for her flower arrangement. Mr. Soska was born in Bratislava, Slovakia and arrived in Canada in 1968. He found the beauty of the West Coast an inspiration for his paintings. Marius works in serigraphy in collaboration with other artists to produce unique pieces of art. He has been involved with the local arts scene and was an active member of the West Vancouver Sketch Club and the Vancouver Community Arts Council. Mr. Soska lives with his wife and twin daughters in North Vancouver. The next meeting of The Friends will be on Wednesday June 27th 2001 at 7 p.m. in the Library's 3rd Floor STORY HOUSE Editor - Mary Holland Printing & Circulation Maureen Eagle Contributing Writers -Sophia Weremchuk Mary Holland Ted Hill