February 4, 2025 2:50 a.m.

Celebration of Literacy continues this week around the Umpqua Valley.

Presented by Altrusa International and the Umpqua Reading Council, events are held to promote the importance of literacy and to encourage area young people to read. Events at libraries in Roseburg, Glendale, Winston and Myrtle Creek will take place this week.

Valentines for Vets will be held at the Boys and Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley   Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The signature event will be at Wildlife Safari on Saturday February 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Safari Village will have a book walk, craft activities, a book exchange and more. All vehicles with Douglas County children will get free entry to the safari’s drive through.

For complete information on Celebration of Literacy, go to: http://www.celebrationofliteracy.com/