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  • 2026-09-08T10:30:00-05:00
  • 2026-09-08T11:15:00-05:00
  • Salem Public Library North Basement Meeting Room
September

8

Tuesday

Sep 08, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

Children ages 3 - 6 and their caregivers are invited to this fun time of stories and activities! (Younger siblings are welcome to attend with adult supervision.) This program will be held in the children's section in the main level of the library. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A library card isn't required. This program is free.

  • 2026-09-07T00:00:00-05:00
  • 2026-09-07T23:59:59-05:00
September

7

Monday

Sep 07, 2026

The Library will be closed in observance of Labor Day

  • 2026-08-20T17:00:00-05:00
  • 2026-08-20T18:00:00-05:00
  • Salem Public Library Conference Room
August

20

Thursday

Aug 20, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM

The Library Board of Directors will meet at 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 20th. The public is welcome to attend in the main level conference room. This meeting will include the tax levy hearing. Those wishing to be included on the agenda should contact the Library Director, Kate McBride.

  • 2026-08-19T13:00:00-05:00
  • 2026-08-19T14:00:00-05:00
  • Salem Public Library
August

19

Wednesday

Aug 19, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Calling all book lovers! Come Join us in the meeting room at 1 PM for the next meeting of our monthly book club. Not sure how to participate? Feel free to ask a librarian at the circulation desk or call 573-729-4331. There is NO library card or fee required! All we ask if you bring some title recommendations for future reads.

  • 2026-08-12T10:30:00-05:00
  • 2026-08-12T11:59:00-05:00
  • Salem Public Library North Basement Meeting Room
August

12

Wednesday

Aug 12, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:59 AM

Come and discuss this month's topic: Historical Events During My Lifetime ( news cuttings, books, pictures)! Recollections is a revival of the library's older adult program, an opportunity to gather and share memories on a central theme. While anyone is welcome, content is designed for those who are at least 60 years of age. Programs will be held in the library's downstairs meeting room at 10:30 AM on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Please use the outside ramp or stairs on the north side of the building. Library membership is not required and there is no fee for participation.

  • 2026-07-30T16:00:00-05:00
  • 2026-07-30T18:00:00-05:00
  • Salem Public Library North Basement Meeting Room
July

30

Thursday

Jul 30, 2026 from 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM

Have you been interested in chess but have no one to play with? Or do you wish to learn how to play but don't know where to start? Here is a fun opportunity to play and learn the rules of chess with members of the local community! Join Salem Public Library on Thursday, July 30th, from 4 PM - 6 PM for a new chess club! This chess club is beginner friendly and appropriate for all ages. It will take place in the north basement meeting room. There is no library card or fee required to participate. Non-alcoholic drinks and food are allowed. Cookies will be provided.

  • 2026-07-28T13:30:00-05:00
  • 2026-07-28T15:00:00-05:00
  • North Basement Meeting Room at Salem Public Library
July

28

Tuesday

Jul 28, 2026 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Children in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us at the library for a summer reading program event focused on archaeology! Our guest presenter will be Lester Lakey, an archaeologist who has explored places and things from the past throughout Mark Twain National Forest. This program will be held in the library's north basement meeting room at 1:30 PM on July 28th. It is free! No library card is necessary.

  • 2026-07-23T18:00:00-05:00
  • 2026-07-23T20:00:00-05:00
  • Shirley Seay Hospitality Room
July

23

Thursday

Jul 23, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Join Mike Snyder of WildWise Botanicals, author of the forthcoming Foraging Mushrooms of the Ozarks, for an engaging presentation about the edible wild mushrooms of the region!

  • 2026-07-21T13:00:00-05:00
  • 2026-07-21T14:30:00-05:00
  • Salem Public Library North Basement Meeting Room
July

21

Tuesday

Jul 21, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM

Children in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us at the library for a summer reading program event focused on rocks and minerals in Missouri! Our guest presenter will be Nick Dennis, a geologist from Doe Run who has mountains of knowledge about super-cool things found in the ground right under our feet! This program will be held in the library's north basement meeting room at 1:00 PM on July 21st. It is free! No library card is necessary.

  • 2026-07-16T13:00:00-05:00
  • 2026-07-16T14:30:00-05:00
  • Salem Public Library North Basement Meeting Space
July

16

Thursday

Jul 16, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM

Children in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us at the library for a summer reading program event focused on cave painting! Retired naturalist and local author Janet Price is excited to share the fun, creative history and unique techniques behind cave painting. This program will be held in the library's north basement meeting room at 1:00 - 2:30 PM on July 16th. It is free! No library card is necessary.