Library celebrating 5-year anniversary Jan. 6

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Roseburg Public Library is marking its five-year anniversary with a community celebration on Saturday, Jan. 6.

The celebration, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the library, 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd.

From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., youth are invited to create book-themed crafts. Youth Services Librarian Aurora Ropp is planning six stations, including crafts based on the “Elephant and Piggie” series by Mo Willems, “Dog Man” by Dav Pilkey and “Harry Potter” by J.K. Rowling.

At 10:30 a.m., City of Roseburg and Douglas Education Service District officials will share brief remarks.

At 11 a.m., longtime Register-Guard features editor/columnist and bestselling author Bob Welch will present his latest book, “Seven Summers (and a Few Bummers): My Adventure Hiking the 2,650-Mile PCT,” which chronicles his efforts to conquer the Pacific Crest Trail with his brother-in-law. Copies of the book will be available for purchase by cash or credit card.

Throughout the morning, the library will provide cookies, coffee, water and library-branded items such as stickers, pens and notepads.

For more information, contact the library at library@cityofroseburg.org or 541-492-7050.