October 2019

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Tuesday, October 111:00—11:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Preschool Storytime

Stories, songs, and occasional crafts. For children 3-5 years old, without caregiver participation (independent).…Learn More

Tuesday, October 14:00—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storybook Theater Company

An exploratory acting experience for creative folks! Children will read from scripts adapted from well-known stories, and use fun props. No experience required. For children in grades K-5, without caregiver participation (independent).  
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Wednesday, October 210:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Baby Signs

Fun games, songs, and activities highlight developmental skills and teach 37 infant/toddler signs.
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Thursday, October 310:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Time for Toddlers

Stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs. For children ages 18 months - 36 months, with caregiver participation.…Learn More

Thursday, October 33:45—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Teen Test Kitchen

Learn to cook at SPL!  Meet weekly to practice the basics of making food you want to eat! For teens in grades 5-12. Basic understanding of kitchen safety (able to responsibly use knives for food preparation, and maintain focus when working near hot surfaces or liquids) required.

Thursday, October 35:30—6:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Bucket Drumming

Learn and explore sound and rhythm with bucket drumming and other (sometimes unexpected) percussion instruments. For children in grades K-5, with or without caregiver participation.…Learn More
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Friday, October 410:00 AM—12:00 PMMayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center - 401 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970

Pop-Up Library at the CLC

The Salem Public Library will be visiting the Community Life Center from 10-12. Please stop by to check out books, movies, and more. Library card registration will also be available. Hope to see you there!

Friday, October 44:00—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Build it!

A hands-on exploration of science and engineering ideas, inspired by PBS Kids’ Design Squad. For children in grades K-5, without caregiver participation (independent).…Learn More
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Saturday, October 510:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Spooky Stories with Scout

Spooky Stories with ScoutCuddly cat Scout is a Pet Partners-trained therapy cat. Get some reading practice and stress relief reading some spooky stories to her at the Library this October! Bring your own book or arrive early to choose one of the library's great seasonal selections.…Learn More
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Monday, October 710:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Sensory Storytime with Northeast Arc

Ages: Toddler & Preschool Storytime includes singing, active play, stories, and art activities! For kids ages 18-60 months, with caregiver participation.
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Tuesday, October 811:00—11:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Preschool Storytime

Stories, songs, and occasional crafts. For children 3-5 years old, without caregiver participation (independent).…Learn More

Tuesday, October 84:00—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storybook Theater Company

An exploratory acting experience for creative folks! Children will read from scripts adapted from well-known stories, and use fun props. No experience required. For children in grades K-5, without caregiver participation (independent).  
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Wednesday, October 910:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Baby Signs

Fun games, songs, and activities highlight developmental skills and teach 37 infant/toddler signs.
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Thursday, October 1010:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Time for Toddlers

Stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs. For children ages 18 months - 36 months, with caregiver participation.…Learn More

Thursday, October 102:00—3:30 PMEspacio - 105 Congress St, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970

Pop-Up Library at Espacio

Please join us on the second Thursday of every month for Pop-Up Library at Espacio. We'll bring books, movies, more. Stop by to say hi, check out some new materials, or register for a library card. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, October 103:45—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Teen Test Kitchen

Learn to cook at SPL!  Meet weekly to practice the basics of making food you want to eat! For teens in grades 5-12. Basic understanding of kitchen safety (able to responsibly use knives for food preparation, and maintain focus when working near hot surfaces or liquids) required.

Thursday, October 105:30—6:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Bucket Drumming

Learn and explore sound and rhythm with bucket drumming and other (sometimes unexpected) percussion instruments. For children in grades K-5, with or without caregiver participation.…Learn More
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Friday, October 114:00—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Build it!

A hands-on exploration of science and engineering ideas, inspired by PBS Kids’ Design Squad. For children in grades K-5, without caregiver participation (independent).…Learn More
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Monday, October 14Closed

The Salem Public Library

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Tuesday, October 1511:00—11:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Preschool Storytime

Stories, songs, and occasional crafts. For children 3-5 years old, without caregiver participation (independent).…Learn More

Tuesday, October 154:00—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storybook Theater Company

An exploratory acting experience for creative folks! Children will read from scripts adapted from well-known stories, and use fun props. No experience required. For children in grades K-5, without caregiver participation (independent).  

Tuesday, October 156:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Book Buffet

Come make candy sushi, compete in Minute-to-Win-It games, and chat about great books you've read! Registration required. Ages 10 and up.
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Wednesday, October 1610:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Baby Signs

Fun games, songs, and activities highlight developmental skills and teach 37 infant/toddler signs.
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Thursday, October 1710:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Time for Toddlers

Stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs. For children ages 18 months - 36 months, with caregiver participation.…Learn More

Thursday, October 173:45—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Teen Test Kitchen

Learn to cook at SPL!  Meet weekly to practice the basics of making food you want to eat! For teens in grades 5-12. Basic understanding of kitchen safety (able to responsibly use knives for food preparation, and maintain focus when working near hot surfaces or liquids) required.

Thursday, October 175:30—6:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Bucket Drumming

Learn and explore sound and rhythm with bucket drumming and other (sometimes unexpected) percussion instruments. For children in grades K-5, with or without caregiver participation.…Learn More
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Friday, October 1810:00 AM—12:00 PMMayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center - 401 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970

Pop-Up Library at the CLC

The Salem Public Library will be visiting the Community Life Center from 10-12. Please stop by to check out books, movies, and more. Library card registration will also be available. Hope to see you there!

Friday, October 184:00—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Build it!

A hands-on exploration of science and engineering ideas, inspired by PBS Kids’ Design Squad. For children in grades K-5, without caregiver participation (independent).…Learn More
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Saturday, October 1910:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Spooky Stories with Scout

Cuddly cat Scout is a Pet Partners-trained therapy cat. Get some reading practice and stress relief reading some spooky stories to her at the Library this October! Bring your own book or arrive early to choose one of the library's great seasonal selections.…Learn More

Saturday, October 191:00—2:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Read a Book to Nanook

Gorgeous Siberian Husky Nanook is a Dog B. O. N. E. S. -certified therapy dog. Get some reading practice and stress relief reading to him at the Library! Call (978-744-9667) or visit the Children's Room to make a 15-minute appointment.
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Monday, October 2110:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Sensory Storytime with Northeast Arc

Ages: Toddler & Preschool Storytime includes singing, active play, stories, and art activities! For kids ages 18-60 months, with caregiver participation.
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Tuesday, October 2211:00—11:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Preschool Storytime

Stories, songs, and occasional crafts. For children 3-5 years old, without caregiver participation (independent).…Learn More

Tuesday, October 224:00—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storybook Theater Company

An exploratory acting experience for creative folks! Children will read from scripts adapted from well-known stories, and use fun props. No experience required. For children in grades K-5, without caregiver participation (independent).  
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Wednesday, October 2310:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Baby Signs

Fun games, songs, and activities highlight developmental skills and teach 37 infant/toddler signs.
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Thursday, October 2410:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Time for Toddlers

Stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs. For children ages 18 months - 36 months, with caregiver participation.…Learn More

Thursday, October 243:45—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Teen Test Kitchen

Learn to cook at SPL!  Meet weekly to practice the basics of making food you want to eat! For teens in grades 5-12. Basic understanding of kitchen safety (able to responsibly use knives for food preparation, and maintain focus when working near hot surfaces or liquids) required.

Thursday, October 245:30—6:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Bucket Drumming

Learn and explore sound and rhythm with bucket drumming and other (sometimes unexpected) percussion instruments. For children in grades K-5, with or without caregiver participation.…Learn More
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Friday, October 254:00—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Build it!

A hands-on exploration of science and engineering ideas, inspired by PBS Kids’ Design Squad. For children in grades K-5, without caregiver participation (independent).…Learn More
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Monday, October 2810:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Sensory Storytime with Northeast Arc

Ages: Toddler & Preschool Storytime includes singing, active play, stories, and art activities! For kids ages 18-60 months, with caregiver participation.
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Tuesday, October 2911:00—11:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Preschool Storytime

Stories, songs, and occasional crafts. For children 3-5 years old, without caregiver participation (independent).…Learn More

Tuesday, October 294:00—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storybook Theater Company

An exploratory acting experience for creative folks! Children will read from scripts adapted from well-known stories, and use fun props. No experience required. For children in grades K-5, without caregiver participation (independent).  

Tuesday, October 296:30—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Zine Club!

Calling all writers, artists, poets and photographers! Create your own book or maga(zine)!For grades 4 and up.  Registration is required. Call (978-744-9667) or visit the Children's Room to sign up, or do so online.  
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Wednesday, October 3010:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Baby Signs

Fun games, songs, and activities highlight developmental skills and teach 37 infant/toddler signs.
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Thursday, October 3110:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Time for Toddlers

Stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs. For children ages 18 months - 36 months, with caregiver participation.…Learn More