Bookmine still turning the pages 50 years later

COTTAGE GROVE – Next week’s 50th Anniversary celebration of The Bookmine will serve as a reminder to many residents that the iconic outlet is more than their favorite bookstore, gift shop and garden center. To some, it’s their go-to gathering place. To others, it has become sort of like a second home. 

And to some inquisitive types, it kind of doubles as a historical museum. 

“I consider this to be like the real City Hall…