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Monday, December 210:00—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 More3
Tuesday, December 310:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
CANCELED - 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, December 33:30—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, December 36:30—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 More4
Wednesday, December 410:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs (Session 2)
A repeat of our six 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 6-week session*Wednesday, December 42:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Holiday Card Making (Half Day, Hooray!)
Drop by and make holiday cards for your family and friends!Open to all ages (with caregiver). Part of our "Half Day, Hooray!" series - programs held on Wednesday half days for Salem schools.Wednesday, December 47:00—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 More5
Thursday, December 510:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
CANCELED - Art Start
A hands-on, sensory art program! Come practice early visual literacy with your tots as we explore classic and contemporary artworks together. Materials will be provided to create masterpieces of our own!Ages 3-5 with caregiver
*Please register…Learn MoreThursday, December 53:30—4:15 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
The Best of Bugs
Join the Museum of Science educators and learn about pollinators and engineering at this hands-on STEM program!Grade 1-4 *Register ONCE for all 5 sessions*6
Friday, December 610:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Jammin' With Jen
Sing and dance along with your little one at our musical storytime!For ages 0-3. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Friday, December 610:00 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, December 710:30—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.Saturday, December 73:00—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Teen Volunteers: Card Making
Join us at the library for a card-making event! Decorate a one-of-a-kind card for a hospitalized child, and earn an hour of community service. Grades 6-128
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Monday, December 910:00—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 More10
Tuesday, December 1010:00—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, December 103:30—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, December 106:30—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 MoreTuesday, December 106:30—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!For tweens & teens in grades 5+. Meets the second Tuesday of the month on October 8th, November 12th and December 10th.11
Wednesday, December 1110:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs (Session 2)
A repeat of our six 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 6-week session*Wednesday, December 115:30—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
Wednesday, December 117:00—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 More12
Thursday, December 1210:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
CANCELED - Art Start
A hands-on, sensory art program! Come practice early visual literacy with your tots as we explore classic and contemporary artworks together. Materials will be provided to create masterpieces of our own!Ages 3-5 with caregiver
*Please register…Learn MoreThursday, December 123:30—4:15 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
The Best of Bugs
Join the Museum of Science educators and learn about pollinators and engineering at this hands-on STEM program!Grade 1-4 *Register ONCE for all 5 sessions*13
Friday, December 1310:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Jammin' With Jen
Sing and dance along with your little one at our musical storytime!For ages 0-3. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*14
Saturday, December 1410:00—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 AMRead to a Dog
10:15—10:30 AMRead to a Dog
10:30—10:45 AMRead to a Dog
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Saturday, December 1410:30—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, December 143:00—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Solstice Celebration
Join us for a celebration of the winter solstice! We'll learn all about the science behind the solstice, talk to modern witch Euni the Mushroom Witch, and make our own glass jar lanterns. Open to kids 4+ with caregivers.15
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Friday, December 2010:00 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, December 2110:30—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.22
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Tuesday, December 249:00 AM—12:00 PMThe Salem Public LibraryThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Closing at noon
The Salem Public Library will be open from 9am - 12pm on December 24, 2024.
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Tuesday, December 319:00 AM—12:00 PMThe Salem Public LibraryThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Closing at noon
The Salem Public Library will be open from 9am - 12pm on December 31, 2024.