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Wednesday, January 1Closed
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Saturday, January 43:00—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Chess Tournament
Have fun and test your chess skills against other players! Open to kids and teens 18 and younger5
Sunday, January 5Closed
The Salem Public Library
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Tuesday, January 76:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Teen Volunteer Night
Earn community service time while helping to keep the library's toys clean! Snacks will be provided. Open to Grades 6-12.8
Wednesday, January 85:30—6:00 PMFresh Express LaundryCommunity Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Bilingual Storytime at The Laundry
Fresh Express Laundry & The Salem Public Library presents: Bilingual Storytime @ The Laundry! Drop by and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish and English for children and their parent or caregiver. Wednesday at 5:30pm at Fresh Express Laundry Center: 95 Congress St, Salem, MA.…Learn More
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Friday, January 1010:00 AM—12:00 PMMayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center - 401 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Pop Up Library at the Community Life Center
The Pop Up Library will be visiting the Community Life Center every other Friday. Drop by to register for a card, borrow materials, ask a question, or just say hi!
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Saturday, January 1110:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Read to a Dog (4 Events)
Have a new or struggling reader who needs to build confidence and practice reading aloud? Come read to Hendrix, the trained therapy dog, a sweet a non-judgmental listener! Bring your own book to read, or choose one of ours. Four time slots are available each Saturday - 10:00, 10:15, 10:30 and 10:45.…Learn MoreSelect an occurrence to register for:
10:00—10:15 AMCANCELED - Read to a Dog
10:15—10:30 AMCANCELED - Read to a Dog
10:30—10:45 AMCANCELED - Read to a Dog
10:45—11:00 AMCANCELED - Read to a Dog
Saturday, January 1110:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Family Circle Time
An adaptive sensory-friendly song and movement program for children to share with their caregiver/family. This program brings families together to learn and play in an environment that welcomes and supports the unique needs of children with autism spectrum/sensory processing disorders and children of all needs and differing abilities.…Learn More12
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Tuesday, January 146:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Anime Club
Come watch anime and chat with other fans at our monthly anime club!Meets one Tuesday a month on Jan 14th (soot sprite jar), February 11th (Rock Paper Scissors tournament) and March 18th (button making). For tweens & teens in grades 5+.15
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Saturday, January 1810:30—11:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Lego Club
We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination! Stop by the library on Saturday mornings (biweekly) to play and build. Open to kids 4+ (with caregivers). Siblings welcome.19
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Monday, January 20Closed
The Salem Public Library
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Tuesday, January 2110:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Sensory Bins
Learn and explore through hands-on, tactile play. Be prepared to get a little messy!Ages 18 months - 3 years (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Tuesday, January 213:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Storytime with Miss Simone
An afternoon storytime for littles with books and songs!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*Tuesday, January 216:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Chess Club
The library is hosting weekly chess nights where players of all ages can play and learn from each other. Whether you're new to the game or a veteran player, all skill levels welcome, and basic instruction will be provided. Open to all ages. *Please…Learn More22
Wednesday, January 2210:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs
An eight week signing play class with fun games and songs which focus on developmental skills and teaching basic Baby Sign language. For ages 6 mo - 24 months. *Register once for the whole 8-week session*Wednesday, January 227:00—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Mend and Make Do
Do you have a pile of clothes that need a new button or a patch that you never make time to fix? Or some clothes that you would DEFINITELY wear more if they had a little more ✨Pizzaz✨? Bring them to the library, where for an hour each week you can work on your current project, meet like-minded community members, share and learn new skills from each other, and limit textile waste all in a supportive and social environment.…Learn More23
Thursday, January 234:00—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Craft Club
Make a different craft every week at our Craft Club! Paper crafts, paintings, cardboard projects, you name it. All materials provided. Open to Grades K+*Please register for each week you plan to attend*24
Friday, January 2410:00 AM—12:00 PMMayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center - 401 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Pop Up Library at the Community Life Center
The Pop Up Library will be visiting the Community Life Center every other Friday. Drop by to register for a card, borrow materials, ask a question, or just say hi!
Friday, January 2410:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Jammin' With Jessica
Read stories and sing songs with your little one at our morning storytime!For age 0-5, with caregiver. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*25
Saturday, January 2510:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Family Circle Time
An adaptive sensory-friendly song and movement program for children to share with their caregiver/family. This program brings families together to learn and play in an environment that welcomes and supports the unique needs of children with autism spectrum/sensory processing disorders and children of all needs and differing abilities.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 253:00—3:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Hip Hop Xpression Workshop
Join SSU dance professor Jarell Howard Rochelle for an extravaganza of moves and grooves!This class will transport you back to the '80s with hits from Paula Abdul, Boyz II Men, and New Edition – a dance party for both kids and adults alike! In this…Learn More26
Sunday, January 262:00—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Community Seed Swap
The Salem Public Library is hosting our first community seed swap! Bring your saved seeds or your extra seeds from 2024 to swap with fellow gardening enthusiasts. We encourage new gardeners to select some starter seeds (while supplies last) and…Learn More27
Monday, January 2710:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Tell Me a Cuento
A bilingual (English-Spanish) storytime with Ms. Suzie. Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish & English for children and their parent or caregiver. Cuentos, canciones y rimas en Español e Inglés para niños y sus padres o cuidadores. Ages 18 mo.…Learn More28
Tuesday, January 2810:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Sensory Bins
Learn and explore through hands-on, tactile play. Be prepared to get a little messy!Ages 18 months - 3 years (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Tuesday, January 283:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Storytime with Miss Simone
An afternoon storytime for littles with books and songs!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*Tuesday, January 286:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Chess Club
The library is hosting weekly chess nights where players of all ages can play and learn from each other. Whether you're new to the game or a veteran player, all skill levels welcome, and basic instruction will be provided. Open to all ages. *Please…Learn More29
Wednesday, January 2910:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs
An eight week signing play class with fun games and songs which focus on developmental skills and teaching basic Baby Sign language. For ages 6 mo - 24 months. *Register once for the whole 8-week session*Wednesday, January 292:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Crafternoon (Half Day, Hooray!)
Use our craft supplies to create your own masterpiece at this drop-in arts and crafts program!Open to all ages (with caregiver). Part of our "Half Day, Hooray!" series.Wednesday, January 297:00—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Mend and Make Do
Do you have a pile of clothes that need a new button or a patch that you never make time to fix? Or some clothes that you would DEFINITELY wear more if they had a little more ✨Pizzaz✨? Bring them to the library, where for an hour each week you can work on your current project, meet like-minded community members, share and learn new skills from each other, and limit textile waste all in a supportive and social environment.…Learn More30
Thursday, January 304:00—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Craft Club
Make a different craft every week at our Craft Club! Paper crafts, paintings, cardboard projects, you name it. All materials provided. Open to Grades K+*Please register for each week you plan to attend*Thursday, January 307:00—8:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
SPL Adult Book Club
This month's selection is "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Please sign up for the Adult Book Group Newsletter to stay informed.31
Friday, January 3110:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Jammin' With Jessica
Read stories and sing songs with your little one at our morning storytime!For age 0-5, with caregiver. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Friday, January 3111:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's Play AreaThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Dad & Me Playgroup
Looking to meet other dads with young kids? Bring your little one and join us for a drop-in playgroup in the Children's Play Area!Open to all male caregivers. (No registration needed)