‘ By LUCILLE: FISHER. ‘The gentle art of storytelling i is to weave a web Talk, Hand Talk, Body Talk of enchantment that irresistibly compels complete identification with the protagonist and takes a special innate charm and devotion to the art. ° Cheryl McGregor, children’s librarian, says, “Storytime | for two-year-olds may -be, the toddler's ‘first experience in a group outside. the family. We hope. to introduce the child to. the -library as.a_ pleasant place. . They are exposed to new words. and: the visual art of picture books. The ‘stories, ‘songs, rhymes and finger- plays all demonstrate the rhythm of the language.” . Cheryl also ‘has a Pre- School French program for 3 to 5 year-olds that has been encouraged by the ‘Parents for French’ organization. A Book List, ‘French for Beginners’, is now available in the Children’s Depart- ment: “I lived in France for a year,” says Cheryl. “I studied French at the Sorbonrie University of Paris. I also: lived ‘Au pair’ with a family and learned French from the children.” . There are many programs at the West Vancouver Memorial Library directed at introducing children to the joy of words. Sriani -Fernando, head librarian of the children’s department ‘says, “The crativity of some of the youngsters is quite _astounding. For instance this stunning piece of imagery that Johanna Stiver wrote to pass her writing test at the library in order to receive her Brownie badge.” Saskatchewan The land is bumpy wavy and rolling along It’s just like a carpet that won't stay on the floor, It’s just like ‘a water bed squishing all over, It’s just like a giant 100 leafed clover, _ Van's It's just like a dream all floating away but then I see it another day. Another program that is , enthusiastically attended -is . “The . Young - Reviewers Club’, formed in the spring of 1979, This club is for children of the intermediate grades, and they are en- couraged to talk to each | other about the books that © they have been reading. - They write their own reviews which have been compiled into the ‘Young Reviewers Publication.’-If you would like to browse through the pages yourself, ask to see it in the Children’s Depart- ment. Still another way for these children to express them- selves and share. their in- “terests is the: ‘Display:Corner’ that is devoted to: exhibiting hobbies. Chris Brayshaw has a very informative array of War Games. on display. Vicky O'Connor and Juliet Pendray -have teamed together for a beautiful shell collection. Seonaid Lamb, West Friday morning storyteller says, “I choose stories that I feel com- fortable with for Pre- Schoolers. The whole Spectrum of emotions is important. For instance Bonnie McSmithers by Sue Alderson -—~ where the mother shows her anger; or Play With Me by Marie Hall Ets — the child can relate to the shy and quiet character in the story.” Seonaid feels the responsibility of teaching the children to know their bodies, and where they are in space. Sue Castle’s Face Library holding pen House - This week May 25 to 30, has been set aside for West Vancouver library's ‘Open House’. Take a tour through the different depaxtments and enjoy the many displays. Children's writings hobbies. and folklore section. Wander upstairs to the and Explore the myth Perhaps you are planning a trip to Toronto and want a phone number, or the name of a street, or the name of the mayor, or what's playing at the most popular playhouse. They can tell you. There. will be coffee, tea, juice and cookies on Firday May 29. The afternoan, is a good example for this; or Tana Hoban’s Circles and ‘Squares. Fairy tales are very im- portant for children to.try to find meaning in their lives, and for examples of good . and evil. A most informative book on this.subject is Bruno Bettelheim’s The’ Uses of Enchantment The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales. ° Seonaid encourages _ parents to tell their children stories, as well as picture book. telling because of the eye contact. This enables the child to use his imagination. On Saturday June 6, the West Vancouver Memorial Library storytellers will all be marching in the Com- munity Day parade; and from noon until 5 p.m. they will present a continuing performance of. songs, games, stories and puppets at the Recreation Centre. Age is ‘no barrier when it comes to stories. Phone 926- 3291. , Everyone welcome. own PAA AA bh Gene hit | June 9th-14th at Capilano Golf and Country ClubVancouver, RC. Peter Jackson has brought world-class golf to Canadians for more than a decade. Now, we're proud to present golf all-time superstars. Sam Snead, Gene Littler, Miller Barber, Don January, « - Julius Boros and others...in an exciting new tournament Canadians Stan Leonard, Al Balding, Moe Norman and Pat Fletcher will be there, too. There’s $200,000 at stake as the game’s greatest take on spectacular Capilano. Great Golf... Great Golf Course... Great Golf Champions... CHILDREN 'S:‘LIBRARIAN Cheryl ‘McGregor reads to the children in the pre-school French program for 3 to 5 year olds. - Don’t miss it! FT ee de Sig TE Reference Department and ask to see the wonderful collection of maps — topographical for British Columbia; road maps, city street maps; recreation maps, resource maps. Look at the atlases — general and historical; or the parchment ‘Friends of the Library’ will be on hand to initiate the ‘Book Donor Program.’ Onc of the nicest ways ta remember is through a book. Rt could be in memory of, or in appreciation of somconc. The donation can be singly or by a group. opping Center every he. : Parking not available atCapilano. _ - hedule: Tickets; : deed of Edwardus Brooks, Sc Ticket and Tournament Information; a Thursday/Miday: Pro-Am Avaliable at ali Vandbuver 60 1638. Everyone is welcome to Priday/Sunday: Tichet Centres 0) 822:6951.— Tournament Office. Shuttle service from Park Royal Sh n Ask about the special Gold, Sliver and ; This is the place where the Bronze ticket packages. : 4 questions are answered. come in during the week and ; Peter Jackson Champions talk about the library.