Roseburg Public Library Announces Fall Programs for Children and Teens

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Roseburg Public Library has announced its fall youth program schedule, with storytimes, book discussions, crafts, building activities, and volunteer opportunities running from October through December.

All programs are free and open to the public. A library card is not required.

Storytimes and Activities for Younger Children

Youth Services Librarian Aurora Ropp will lead Storytime at 10:15 a.m. every Wednesday and Thursday, beginning Thursday, Oct. 1, and continuing through Dec. 17. There will be no session on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, Storytime includes stories, songs, movement rhymes, and a simple craft.

Lap-Sit Storytime is for children ages 6 months to 2 years and their caregivers. It will meet at 10:15 a.m. on Oct. 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15. Each session includes 20 minutes of interactive rhymes and songs, along with books and props. Playtime afterward gives babies and caregivers a chance to connect.

Grab-and-go craft kits for youth will be available every other Tuesday at 10 a.m. beginning Oct. 6, while supplies last. Kits are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Building, Books, and After-School Activities

Children from pre-K through sixth grade can drop in for building activities from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 1, Nov. 5, and Dec. 3. The library will have its Legos, Duplos, and other building objects available.

Elementary Book Club meets at 4 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. It is designed for third through sixth graders who have read that month’s selection. Meetings include a discussion, a simple themed activity, and snacks.

• Oct. 8: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
• Nov. 12: Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary
• Dec. 10: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling

Students in kindergarten through sixth grade can also drop in for an activity at 4 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month:

• Oct. 15: Fall art inspired by Yayoi Kusama
• Nov. 19: Ozobots
• Dec. 17: Holiday ornaments

Teen Programs and Volunteer Hours

Students in sixth through 12th grades are invited to teen programming from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 7, Nov. 4, and Dec. 2. Each monthly session will feature a craft project and games.

The library also offers supervised volunteer hours for teens ages 13 to 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 21, Nov. 18, and Dec. 16. Tasks may include packaging craft kits, light housekeeping, and alphabetizing books. The hours can help teens meet school volunteer requirements or gain experience for a first job application.

Teens under 18 must have a Permission Slip and Liability Waiver signed by a parent or guardian before beginning volunteer service. Teens who are 18 and in their senior year of high school should complete a Volunteer Policy Application. Both forms are available at www.roseburgpubliclibrary.org and at the library’s front desk.

Chess Club Open to All Ages

The library’s Chess Club will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Oct. 3, Nov. 7, and Dec. 5. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome. The library has four chess sets to share, and attendees may bring their own boards. No registration is required.

For the full schedule, visit the Events Calendar at www.roseburgpubliclibrary.org. Information is also available at the library, by calling 541-492-7050, or by emailing library@roseburgor.gov.