January 5, 2023 10:50 a.m. 

The Roseburg Public Library will celebrate its five-year anniversary on Saturday.

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 several popular 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 bestselling author Bob Welch will present his latest book: “Seven Summers (and a Few Bummers): My Adventure Hiking the 2,650-Mile PCT”. It 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, call the library at 492-7050.

Kris Wiley talked about the anniversary on the Morning Conversation Friday on News Radio 93-7 and 1240 KQEN.  That interview is a KQEN Podcast at www.541radio.com.