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West Vancouver Memorial Library Bernhard Lauser, Chair West Vancouver Memorial Library Board On behalf of the Library Board I would like to acknowledge the contribution of three Trustees who have stepped down. Past Chair Helen Davies served on the Board for 8 years with the last 2 years as Chair. During her time as Chair, Helen has been instrumental in formulating policies and implementing structures that have been of great benefit to the Board and the Library. Her input and guidance will be greatly missed. Thank you also to Kathleen Scales and Karen Carlson whose input and advice was much valued. New appointments to the Board include Brian Owen, Ann Hamilton and Fanny Patterson, and we are looking forward to working with these new Trustees in the coming years. The year 2005 includes many new initiatives and finalization of several projects started in 2004. The new Strategic Plan is well under way and a number of focus groups have taken place. The feedback received from Teens, West Vancouver community leaders, as well as the general public, will be invaluable in helping the Board formulate plans for the future. Work is also progressing on the renovations to the Youth Department, the new music listening area and the front entrance doors to improve access. The Library continues to be a center for community learning and, with Art Gallery Exhibitions, Concert Series and Philosophers' Cafe, serves as one of the hubs of art and culture in our community. New Magazine Subscriptions Check out these new titles available in the Fireside Reading Area! Inspired House Rather than looking at celebrity mansions, this home design magazine focuses on making your home a place where you and your family feel truly at home. It gives straightforward information with instructive and inspiring visuals. Lucky This magazine about shopping focuses on fashion, beauty, and style, with articles about great places to shop, both in person and online. Men's Health The cover of this magazine proclaims it contains "tons of useful stuff," with regular features on fitness, health, nutrition, sex and relationships, and "guy knowledge," all aimed at today's man. wwvv.vvestvanlib.org