December 28, 2023 2:55 a.m.

Roseburg Public Library is marking its five-year anniversary with a community celebration on Saturday, January 6th.

A City release said the event is free and will be open to the public at the library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard.

From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. youth are invited to create book-themed crafts. Youth Services Librarian Aurora Ropp is planning six stations, including crafts based on three children’s books.

At 10:30 a.m. City of Roseburg and Douglas Education Service District officials will share brief remarks. At 11:00 a.m. longtime Eugene Register Guard features editor/columnist and best-selling author Bob Welch will present his latest book, “Seven Summers (and a Few Bummers) My Adventure Hiking the 2,650-Mile PCT”. The book 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.

The release said throughout the morning, the library will provide cookies, coffee, water and library-branded items such as stickers, pens and notepads.

For more information, call the library at 492-7050 or email: library@cityofroseburg.org