version of Austen's classic tale. The story is moved to India, Los Angeles and London, with a contemporary setting and Bollywood gloss. It is very entertaining with lavish spectacular moments. Interesting discussions followed all the movie presentations and it looks as though we can count on good attendances at future "Movie Nights at the Library". Jane Austen enthusiasts will be interested to know that October 5 - 7, 2007 the Jane Austen Society of North America will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the Hotel Vancouver. The theme is called "Discovering Emma in Vancouver". For more information, go to www.jasna.org. MEMBERSHIP - Maureen Eagle The following members have recently joined the Friends: Dordaneh Bakhtar Mohamed Ebrahim Zargap Kayvan We hope to meet you at our monthly meetings. If you would like to volunteer for any of our hosted events, or would like more information, please call Membership Secretary, Maureen Eagle (604)922-8507. TREASURER'S REPORT Gisele Black Financial Statement to October 25, 2006: Gen. Acct. opening balance $13,544. Income: Memberships $ 440. Book Sale 4,270. Book Cart Sales 637. Donations 40. $18,931. Expenses: Nil Gen. Acct. closing balance October 25, 2006 $18,931. A full financial report and copies of the Minutes are available from the Library's Administration Office - see Lori Breen during office hours. The next meeting of the Friends will be on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 12:30-2 PM In the Peter J . Peters Room Tea and Coffee provided Editor - Grace Kravac Circulation and Proof Reading: Maureen Eagle Printing and Mailing: Natalie Logan and Committee