May 2021

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Saturday, May 110:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Funky Junk Art with Ms. Suzie

ONLINE EVENT: Funky Junk Art with Ms. SuzieCome join Miss Suzie to explore craft books and creatively use our junk to create art. Each week we highlight a craft book and demonstrate a craft from the book on film. For kids in grades K-5. Video will be pre-recorded and posted on the Library’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.
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Tuesday, May 44:00—4:30 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Library Explorers

ONLINE EVENT: Library ExplorersTune in for Library Explorers with Ms. Jessica every Wednesday at 4pm! Each week, there will be new books to check out and a fun craft that you can do at home.  Great for kids in grades K-5. Videos posted to the Salem Public Library's social media accounts.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 47:00—8:30 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Craft Your Own Creepypasta

ONLINE EVENT: Craft Your Own CreepypastaJoin Ms. Kate for a creepy creative writing experience. Craft your own tales of terror in an inspiring and supportive online environment. This program is not for the faint of heart! Only true fans of the creepy and the macabre will get a scream out of these terrifying tales! If you like to walk on the mild side, are prone to bad dreams, or just prefer your stories with a little more sparkles and rainbows instead of bat wings and bloody handprints.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 510:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Babies & Books

ONLINE EVENT: Babies & BooksBabies & Books is an interactive story-play time and special opportunity to bond with your baby. Ms. Jen will share books, songs, scarf-plays, games and activities to nurture your baby's early development. Children and their caregivers will also be introduced to basic Baby Signs through rhymes, stories and songs to help promote language development and early literacy skills.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 53:00—4:00 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: IRL: A Book Club for Kids Who Love Nonfiction and Biographies

Learn about the past, and get inspired to change the future! Learn about real historical events and real folks who made BIG changes in the world despite the many obstacles they faced along the way.  Each week, Ms. Laura will read a selection from Salem Public Library's outstanding new picture book biographies and historical narratives aloud on Zoom, and facilitate an interactive discussion with participants.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 57:00—8:15 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Dungeons & Dragons

Adventure awaits! Come join us for this exciting, action packed, fantasy role play game. Build your own character and work with other adventurers to become legendary heroes. This is a great activity for developing team work, organization, communication and cooperation skills.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 610:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Stories & Songs with Ms. Simone

Join Miss Simone for this interactive virtual storytime! Every week we read two books, sing lots of songs, and play a game.   For kids ages 18 months - 5 years. Held in real time virtually via Zoom. Register for login information.

Thursday, May 66:30—7:00 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Storytelling with Ms. Mary

ONLINE EVENT: Storytelling with Ms. MaryIn this 8- episode video series, Miss Mary finds inspiration in her favorite books to create fun short stories. Viewers will get book recommendations, listen to stories and hopefully be inspired to tell their own.  Fun for any age to listen to. Recommended for K-5.…Learn More

Thursday, May 67:30—8:30 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: The Adult Book Club discusses A Room With A View, by E.M. Forster.

ONLINE EVENT: The Adult Book Club discusses A Room With A View, by E.M. Forster.The Salem Public Library Adult Book Club meets online at 7:30pm on 5/6/2021 to discuss A Room With A View, by E. M. Forster. You can get your electronic copy on Hoopla or search the NOBLE catalog for a print copy. Meeting invites will be sent to registered users at the close of registration.…Learn More
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Friday, May 710:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Tunes for Tots

ONLINE EVENT: Tunes for TotsJoin Ms. Jen for a sing-along program featuring rhythm games and scarf play! For toddlers and preschoolers. Video will be pre-recorded and posted on the Library’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. No registration required to view.

Friday, May 710:30—11:00 AMSPL Outside: Lawn & courtyardThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime on the Lawn!

Storytime on the Lawn!Join us for stories, songs, & games at this outdoor family storytime!Open to kids 18 mo. to 5 years with adults.  Space is limited, distancing will be enforced, and masks are required for all participants ages 2+ for the duration of the program.
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Saturday, May 810:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Funky Junk Art with Ms. Suzie

ONLINE EVENT: Funky Junk Art with Ms. SuzieCome join Miss Suzie to explore craft books and creatively use our junk to create art. Each week we highlight a craft book and demonstrate a craft from the book on film. For kids in grades K-5. Video will be pre-recorded and posted on the Library’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.
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Tuesday, May 114:00—4:30 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Library Explorers

ONLINE EVENT: Library ExplorersTune in for Library Explorers with Ms. Jessica every Wednesday at 4pm! Each week, there will be new books to check out and a fun craft that you can do at home.  Great for kids in grades K-5. Videos posted to the Salem Public Library's social media accounts.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 117:00—8:30 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Craft Your Own Creepypasta

ONLINE EVENT: Craft Your Own CreepypastaJoin Ms. Kate for a creepy creative writing experience. Craft your own tales of terror in an inspiring and supportive online environment. This program is not for the faint of heart! Only true fans of the creepy and the macabre will get a scream out of these terrifying tales! If you like to walk on the mild side, are prone to bad dreams, or just prefer your stories with a little more sparkles and rainbows instead of bat wings and bloody handprints.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1210:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Babies & Books

ONLINE EVENT: Babies & BooksBabies & Books is an interactive story-play time and special opportunity to bond with your baby. Ms. Jen will share books, songs, scarf-plays, games and activities to nurture your baby's early development. Children and their caregivers will also be introduced to basic Baby Signs through rhymes, stories and songs to help promote language development and early literacy skills.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 123:00—4:00 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: IRL: A Book Club for Kids Who Love Nonfiction and Biographies

Learn about the past, and get inspired to change the future! Learn about real historical events and real folks who made BIG changes in the world despite the many obstacles they faced along the way.  Each week, Ms. Laura will read a selection from Salem Public Library's outstanding new picture book biographies and historical narratives aloud on Zoom, and facilitate an interactive discussion with participants.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 127:00—8:15 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Dungeons & Dragons

Adventure awaits! Come join us for this exciting, action packed, fantasy role play game. Build your own character and work with other adventurers to become legendary heroes. This is a great activity for developing team work, organization, communication and cooperation skills.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 1310:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Stories & Songs with Ms. Simone

Join Miss Simone for this interactive virtual storytime! Every week we read two books, sing lots of songs, and play a game.   For kids ages 18 months - 5 years. Held in real time virtually via Zoom. Register for login information.

Thursday, May 136:30—7:00 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Storytelling with Ms. Mary

ONLINE EVENT: Storytelling with Ms. MaryIn this 8- episode video series, Miss Mary finds inspiration in her favorite books to create fun short stories. Viewers will get book recommendations, listen to stories and hopefully be inspired to tell their own.  Fun for any age to listen to. Recommended for K-5.…Learn More
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Friday, May 1410:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Tunes for Tots

ONLINE EVENT: Tunes for TotsJoin Ms. Jen for a sing-along program featuring rhythm games and scarf play! For toddlers and preschoolers. Video will be pre-recorded and posted on the Library’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. No registration required to view.
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Saturday, May 1510:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Funky Junk Art with Ms. Suzie

ONLINE EVENT: Funky Junk Art with Ms. SuzieCome join Miss Suzie to explore craft books and creatively use our junk to create art. Each week we highlight a craft book and demonstrate a craft from the book on film. For kids in grades K-5. Video will be pre-recorded and posted on the Library’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Saturday, May 1510:30—11:00 AMSPL Outside: Lawn & courtyardThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime on the Lawn!

Storytime on the Lawn!Join us for stories, songs, and games at this outdoor family storytime!Open to kids 18 mo. to 5 years, with adults.  Space is limited, distancing will be enforced, and masks are required for all participants ages 2+ for the duration of the program.
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Tuesday, May 184:00—4:30 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Library Explorers

ONLINE EVENT: Library ExplorersTune in for Library Explorers with Ms. Jessica every Wednesday at 4pm! Each week, there will be new books to check out and a fun craft that you can do at home.  Great for kids in grades K-5. Videos posted to the Salem Public Library's social media accounts.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 187:00—8:30 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Craft Your Own Creepypasta

ONLINE EVENT: Craft Your Own CreepypastaJoin Ms. Kate for a creepy creative writing experience. Craft your own tales of terror in an inspiring and supportive online environment. This program is not for the faint of heart! Only true fans of the creepy and the macabre will get a scream out of these terrifying tales! If you like to walk on the mild side, are prone to bad dreams, or just prefer your stories with a little more sparkles and rainbows instead of bat wings and bloody handprints.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1910:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Babies & Books

ONLINE EVENT: Babies & BooksBabies & Books is an interactive story-play time and special opportunity to bond with your baby. Ms. Jen will share books, songs, scarf-plays, games and activities to nurture your baby's early development. Children and their caregivers will also be introduced to basic Baby Signs through rhymes, stories and songs to help promote language development and early literacy skills.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 193:00—4:00 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: IRL: A Book Club for Kids Who Love Nonfiction and Biographies

Learn about the past, and get inspired to change the future! Learn about real historical events and real folks who made BIG changes in the world despite the many obstacles they faced along the way.  Each week, Ms. Laura will read a selection from Salem Public Library's outstanding new picture book biographies and historical narratives aloud on Zoom, and facilitate an interactive discussion with participants.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 197:00—8:15 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Dungeons & Dragons

Adventure awaits! Come join us for this exciting, action packed, fantasy role play game. Build your own character and work with other adventurers to become legendary heroes. This is a great activity for developing team work, organization, communication and cooperation skills.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 2010:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Stories & Songs with Ms. Simone

Join Miss Simone for this interactive virtual storytime! Every week we read two books, sing lots of songs, and play a game.   For kids ages 18 months - 5 years. Held in real time virtually via Zoom. Register for login information.

Thursday, May 206:30—7:00 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Storytelling with Ms. Mary

ONLINE EVENT: Storytelling with Ms. MaryIn this 8- episode video series, Miss Mary finds inspiration in her favorite books to create fun short stories. Viewers will get book recommendations, listen to stories and hopefully be inspired to tell their own.  Fun for any age to listen to. Recommended for K-5.…Learn More
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Friday, May 2110:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Tunes for Tots

ONLINE EVENT: Tunes for TotsJoin Ms. Jen for a sing-along program featuring rhythm games and scarf play! For toddlers and preschoolers. Video will be pre-recorded and posted on the Library’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. No registration required to view.

Friday, May 2110:30—11:00 AMSPL Outside: Lawn & courtyardThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime on the Lawn!

Join us for stories, songs, and games at this outdoor family storytime!Open to kids 18 mo. to 5 years, with adults.  Space is limited, distancing will be enforced, and masks are required for all participants ages 2+ for the duration of the program.
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Saturday, May 2210:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Funky Junk Art with Ms. Suzie

ONLINE EVENT: Funky Junk Art with Ms. SuzieCome join Miss Suzie to explore craft books and creatively use our junk to create art. Each week we highlight a craft book and demonstrate a craft from the book on film. For kids in grades K-5. Video will be pre-recorded and posted on the Library’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Saturday, May 227:00—8:15 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

Star Wars Trivia

Star Wars TriviaJoin us for an evening of virtual Star Wars trivia!  Compete in three rounds of movie trivia in teams or by yourself, and test your knowledge!  Open to teens and families with kids. Zoom meeting info will be sent out the day before the event.
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Tuesday, May 254:00—4:30 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Library Explorers

ONLINE EVENT: Library ExplorersTune in for Library Explorers with Ms. Jessica every Wednesday at 4pm! Each week, there will be new books to check out and a fun craft that you can do at home.  Great for kids in grades K-5. Videos posted to the Salem Public Library's social media accounts.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 257:00—8:30 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Craft Your Own Creepypasta

ONLINE EVENT: Craft Your Own CreepypastaJoin Ms. Kate for a creepy creative writing experience. Craft your own tales of terror in an inspiring and supportive online environment. This program is not for the faint of heart! Only true fans of the creepy and the macabre will get a scream out of these terrifying tales! If you like to walk on the mild side, are prone to bad dreams, or just prefer your stories with a little more sparkles and rainbows instead of bat wings and bloody handprints.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 2610:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Babies & Books

ONLINE EVENT: Babies & BooksBabies & Books is an interactive story-play time and special opportunity to bond with your baby. Ms. Jen will share books, songs, scarf-plays, games and activities to nurture your baby's early development. Children and their caregivers will also be introduced to basic Baby Signs through rhymes, stories and songs to help promote language development and early literacy skills.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 263:00—4:00 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: IRL: A Book Club for Kids Who Love Nonfiction and Biographies

Learn about the past, and get inspired to change the future! Learn about real historical events and real folks who made BIG changes in the world despite the many obstacles they faced along the way.  Each week, Ms. Laura will read a selection from Salem Public Library's outstanding new picture book biographies and historical narratives aloud on Zoom, and facilitate an interactive discussion with participants.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 267:00—8:15 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Dungeons & Dragons

Adventure awaits! Come join us for this exciting, action packed, fantasy role play game. Build your own character and work with other adventurers to become legendary heroes. This is a great activity for developing team work, organization, communication and cooperation skills.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 2710:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Stories & Songs with Ms. Simone

Join Miss Simone for this interactive virtual storytime! Every week we read two books, sing lots of songs, and play a game.   For kids ages 18 months - 5 years. Held in real time virtually via Zoom. Register for login information.

Thursday, May 276:30—7:00 PMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Storytelling with Ms. Mary

ONLINE EVENT: Storytelling with Ms. MaryIn this 8- episode video series, Miss Mary finds inspiration in her favorite books to create fun short stories. Viewers will get book recommendations, listen to stories and hopefully be inspired to tell their own.  Fun for any age to listen to. Recommended for K-5.…Learn More
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Friday, May 2810:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Tunes for Tots

ONLINE EVENT: Tunes for TotsJoin Ms. Jen for a sing-along program featuring rhythm games and scarf play! For toddlers and preschoolers. Video will be pre-recorded and posted on the Library’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. No registration required to view.
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Saturday, May 2910:00—10:30 AMOnlineVirtual Salem Public LibraryOnline, Salem, MA, 01970

ONLINE EVENT: Funky Junk Art with Ms. Suzie

ONLINE EVENT: Funky Junk Art with Ms. SuzieCome join Miss Suzie to explore craft books and creatively use our junk to create art. Each week we highlight a craft book and demonstrate a craft from the book on film. For kids in grades K-5. Video will be pre-recorded and posted on the Library’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.
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Sunday, May 30Closed

The Salem Public Library

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Monday, May 31Closed

The Salem Public Library