AT THE LIBRARIES

On Oct. 30 at Frances Morrison branch in The Gallery, Lambda award-winning author Glen Retief will read from The Jack Bank: A Memoir of a South African Childhood, and give a talk focused on how to maintain peace, love and spirituality in the midst of harrowing circumstances.

Spook-tacular Halloween programs at the library:

Halloween Family Story Time: Alice Turner branch, Oct. 31, 10:3011 a.m.

Halloween puppet program, suitable for four and up: J.S. Wood branch, Oct. 29, 7-7:45 p.m.; Carlyle King branch, Oct. 30, 4-4:45 p.m.

Halloween Howl: Halloween comes to Sleepy Time Stories: Cliff Wright branch, Oct. 29, 7-7:45 p.m.

Halloween Party: Mayfair branch, Oct. 29, 4-5 p.m. Register online or phone 306-975-7591

Welcome to Horrorland, for ages eight to 12, a tribute to the popular Goosebumps series by R.L. Stine: Cliff Wright branch, Oct. 30, 4-5 p.m. Register online or phone 306975-7550

For full program details, pick up a copy of Library News or visit saskatoonlibrary.ca.

The launch of Turning Back the Pages, 100 Years of Saskatoon Public Library, is planned for 7 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Frances Morrison branch.

The launch of the library’s history book represents a milestone for the organization and its place in the community during the past 100 years. It is written by author, historian, librarian and former head of local history Ruth Millar.

The event will feature re-enacted scenes from the book directed by playwright, director and dramaturg Yvette Nolan; an address by Millar and refreshments.