These library managers know their way around the stacks. From left: Capilano branch manager Teresa James, Parkgate manager Helen Grahame-Kaiser and Lynn Valley manager Penny Forsyth Manchester.

"It's a good start," said Yoskyl Webb, a former chairman who helped start the Friends of the Library back in 1994

Tea, and muffins, for two. These sisters were happy to serve. Frances Cunningham (left) and Kitty Castle.

Donating to a good cause. Chief librarian Noreen Ballantyne (left), and board members Ulrica Steigenberger and Niels Von Meyenfeldt hope the fund will grow and grow.

Susan, who manages the library's technical services chatted with library board trustee Glenn Leung.

North Van District Coun. Janice Harris and North Van/Seymour MLA Daniel Jarvis hold up the big basket of goodies that was up for raffle.

Library supporter Maureen Bragg always helps out good causes. She is also president of the Save Lynn Canyon Park Association.

Jim Warne, from North Van Museum and Archives, met up with the News' own Nicky Tutt, who also works with the Delbrook Community Association.

They'll be counting the money carefully. John Harvey (left) and Roger Clarke are both members of the North Shore Community Foundation which is in charge of administering the fund.

Joyce Crist, who is a member of the Friends of the Library, brought along her husband Ernie, who just happens to be a North Van District councillor.

Library Board chairman Mike Castle (centre) celebrated the event along with North Shore Community Foundation members Jane Thompson (left) and Marilynne Nowell.

Toasting the occasion with morning tea was board member John Vandenakker and Friends of the Library member Gillian Konst.