Orem library hosts author Kiersten White Oct. 30 and closes early on Halloween

OREM - Author Kiersten White will speak at the Orem Public Library on Friday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the library's Storytelling Wing, as part of the Utah Humanities Book Festival, according to the library's events calendar. The calendar describes White as a New York Times bestselling and Bram Stoker Award-winning author, and lists the event for teens, adults and everyone.

Earlier that evening, the library will screen the 1967 film "Wait Until Dark" (not rated) from 6 to 8 p.m. in its Media Auditorium, part of its October films series.

Other events this week, per the calendar:

• Tuesday, Oct. 27: Whirligig Magazine Workshop for kids on writing a short story, 4 to 5 p.m.; "Richard Downey Presents," a movie-night talk with the film expert, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Media Auditorium.
• Thursday, Oct. 29: Hora de Cuentos, 4 to 4:30 p.m.; LEGO Lab, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31: The library will close at 4 p.m. for Halloween.

The library is at 58 N. State St. The full schedule, including weekday morning storytimes, is on the library's events calendar.

Source: Orem Public Library events calendar.