Future events
- 2026-06-23T13:00:00-05:00
- 2026-06-23T14:30:00-05:00
- North Basement Meeting Room at Salem Public Library
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TuesdayUnearth a Story with Montauk State Park!
Children in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us at the library for a summer reading program event focused on critters that live in the dirt! Our guest presenter will be Cheri Low, a knowledgeable naturalist from Montauk State Park who has a flair for storytelling! This program will be held in the library's north basement meeting room at 1:00 PM on June 23rd. It is free! No library card is necessary.
- 2026-06-24T10:00:00-05:00
- 2026-06-24T16:30:00-05:00
- Salem Public Library Conference Room
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WednesdayUnearth a Story with Origami
Come by and practice your paper folding skills in our conference meeting room! Origami books and supplies will be provided for this self-guided activity. All you need to bring is your creativity. For this year's summer reading program, the theme will be dinosaurs. This program is appropriate for all ages! There is no fee or library card required to participate.
- 2026-06-25T18:30:00-05:00
- 2026-06-25T20:30:00-05:00
- Salem Public Library North Basement Meeting Room
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ThursdayHamilton Trivia
Adults 18 & over are invited to test their knowledge of this Broadway masterpiece about pivotal figures in American history. Be in the room where it happens! Costumes are optional. Snacks & non-alcoholic beverages are welcome.
- 2026-06-30T13:00:00-05:00
- 2026-06-30T14:30:00-05:00
- North Basement Meeting Room at Salem Public Library
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TuesdayUnearth a Story with the City of Salem!
Children in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us at the library for a summer reading program event focused on workers and machines that dig! Our guest presenters will be from Salem’s utilities department. They’re eager to show us how they work to build and repair things in our neighborhoods! This program will be held in the library's north basement meeting room at 1:00 PM on June 30th. It is free! No library card is necessary.
- 2026-07-01T10:00:00-05:00
- 2026-07-01T16:30:00-05:00
- Salem Public Library Conference Room
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WednesdayUnearth a Story with Origami
Come by and practice your paper folding skills in our conference meeting room! Origami books and supplies will be provided for this self-guided activity. All you need to bring is your creativity. For this year's summer reading program, the origami theme will be dinosaurs. This program is appropriate for all ages! There is no fee or library card required to participate.
- 2026-07-04T00:00:00-05:00
- 2026-07-04T23:59:59-05:00
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SaturdayIndependence Day: Library Closed
The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day
- 2026-07-07T13:00:00-05:00
- 2026-07-07T14:30:00-05:00
- North Basement Meeting Room at Salem Public Library
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TuesdayUnearth a Story about Dinosaurs!
Children in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us at the library for a summer reading program event focused dinosaurs! There will be stomping-good stories and awesome activities for T. rex-sized fun! This program will be held in the library's north basement meeting room at 1:00 PM on July 7th. It is free! No library card is necessary.
- 2026-07-08T10:00:00-05:00
- 2026-07-08T16:30:00-05:00
- Salem Public Library Conference Room
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WednesdayUnearth a Story with Origami
Come by and practice your paper folding skills in our conference meeting room! Origami books and supplies will be provided for this self-guided activity. All you need to bring is your creativity. For this year's summer reading program, the origami theme will be dinosaurs. This program is appropriate for all ages! There is no fee or library card required to participate.
- 2026-07-08T10:30:00-05:00
- 2026-07-08T23:59:59-05:00
- Salem Public Library North Basement Meeting Room
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WednesdayRecollections
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.
- 2026-07-14T13:00:00-05:00
- 2026-07-14T14:30:00-05:00
- Salem Public Library North Basement Meeting Room