April 2024

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Friday, April 510:00 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, April 610:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Family Circle Time

Family Circle TimeAn 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 More
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Monday, April 810:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Tell Me a Cuento

Tell Me a CuentoA 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 More
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Tuesday, April 910:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Sensory Bins

Sensory BinsLearn and explore through hands-on tactile play!  Be prepared to get a little messy!Ages 18 mo - 3 years (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Tuesday, April 93:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime with Miss Simone

Storytime with Miss SimoneAn afternoon storytime for littles with books and songs!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Tuesday, April 96:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Anime Club

Anime ClubCome 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 April 9th, May 14th and June 11th.
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Wednesday, April 1010:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Baby Signs

Baby SignsAn 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, April 105:30—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. 5:30pm at Fresh Express Laundry Center, 95 Congress St, Salem, MA Fresh Express Laundry & La BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE SALEM PRESENTA: CUENTOS BILINGÜE EN EL LAUNDRY Cuentos, canciones y rimas en Español e Inglés para niños y sus padres o cuidadores.…Learn More
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Thursday, April 1110:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Art Start

Art StartA 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 More

Thursday, April 113:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

STEM Storytime

STEM StorytimeEach week you'll face a new & exciting STEM challenge!  What will you discover? Grades K-4. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Thursday, April 117:00—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Mend and Make Do

Mend and Make DoDo 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 More
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Friday, April 1210:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Jammin' With Jen

Jammin' With JenSing and dance along with your little one at our musical storytime!For ages 0-3. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*
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Saturday, April 1310:00—10:15 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Read to a Dog

Read to a DogHave 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 More

Saturday, April 1310:15—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Read to a Dog

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 More

Saturday, April 1310:30—11:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Lego Club

Lego ClubWe provide the Legos, you provide the imagination.   Stop by the library on Saturday mornings (every other Saturday) to play and build. Open to kids 4+ (with caregivers).   Siblings welcome.

Saturday, April 1310:30—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Read to a Dog

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 More

Saturday, April 1310:45—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Read to a Dog

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 More
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Monday, April 15Closed

The Salem Public Library

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Tuesday, April 1610:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Sensory Bins

Sensory BinsLearn and explore through hands-on tactile play!  Be prepared to get a little messy!Ages 18 mo - 3 years (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Tuesday, April 163:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime with Miss Simone

Storytime with Miss SimoneAn afternoon storytime for littles with books and songs!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*
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Wednesday, April 1710:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Baby Signs

Baby SignsAn 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, April 172:30—3:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Dance Party!

Dance Party!We're breaking out the disco ball and glow sticks for a boogie-tastic dance party!Open to all ages (with caregiver)

Wednesday, April 176:30—7:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Tell Me a (Bedtime) Cuento

Tell Me a (Bedtime) CuentoA 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 More
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Thursday, April 1810:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Art Start

Art StartA 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 More

Thursday, April 182:00—3:30 PMSalem Visitor's Center (2 New Liberty St)Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970

Under the Sea Program

Under the Sea ProgramJoin us at the Salem Visitor's Center for a chance to meet (and touch) real sea creatures at our Under the Sea program! (Presented in partnership with Essex Heritage and the Salem Sound Coastwatch)For kids 3+ (with caregivers).

Thursday, April 183:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

STEM Storytime

STEM StorytimeEach week you'll face a new & exciting STEM challenge!  What will you discover? Grades K-4. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Thursday, April 187:00—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Mend and Make Do

Mend and Make DoDo 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 More
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Friday, April 1910:00 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, April 1910:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Jammin' With Jen

Jammin' With JenSing 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, April 193:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Stuffed Animal SleepoverBring your stuffed animal to the library for an overnight adventure! Kids will decorate a pillow for their stuffies on Friday, then leave them overnight. We'll take photos of the animals enjoying the library and post them on Facebook and Instagram (@salemmalibrary).…Learn More
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Saturday, April 2010:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Family Circle Time

Family Circle TimeAn 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 More
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Monday, April 2210:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Tell Me a Cuento

Tell Me a CuentoA 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 More
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Tuesday, April 2310:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Sensory Bins

Sensory BinsLearn and explore through hands-on tactile play!  Be prepared to get a little messy!Ages 18 mo - 3 years (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Tuesday, April 233:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime with Miss Simone

Storytime with Miss SimoneAn afternoon storytime for littles with books and songs!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Tuesday, April 236:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Swifties Party

Celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's newest album "The Tortured Poets Department" with snacks, crafts, games and all things Swiftie!Grades 5+
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Wednesday, April 2410:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Baby Signs

Baby SignsAn 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*
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Thursday, April 2510:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Art Start

Art StartA 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 More

Thursday, April 253:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

STEM Storytime

STEM StorytimeEach week you'll face a new & exciting STEM challenge!  What will you discover? Grades K-4. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Thursday, April 257:00—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Mend and Make Do

Mend and Make DoDo 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 More
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Friday, April 2610:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Jammin' With Jen

Jammin' With JenSing and dance along with your little one at our musical storytime!For ages 0-3. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*
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Saturday, April 2710:30—11:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Lego Club

Lego ClubWe provide the Legos, you provide the imagination.   Stop by the library on Saturday mornings (every other Saturday) to play and build. Open to kids 4+ (with caregivers).   Siblings welcome.
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Monday, April 2910:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Tell Me a Cuento

Tell Me a CuentoA 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 More
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Tuesday, April 3010:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Sensory Bins

Sensory BinsLearn and explore through hands-on tactile play!  Be prepared to get a little messy!Ages 18 mo - 3 years (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Tuesday, April 303:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime with Miss Simone

Storytime with Miss SimoneAn afternoon storytime for littles with books and songs!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*