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Monday, October 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 More
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Tuesday, October 310:00—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 mo - 3 years (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*
Tuesday, October 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, October 35:45—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Call of Cthulhu - Part 1
A horror tabletop role playing adventure! Players will take on the role of occult investigators, exploring strange worlds full of bizarre monsters and mysterious cults, and may even live to tell the tale!For GRADES 9+*Register once for each session you plan to attend*Session 1 runs 9/26-10/24.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 410:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs
A 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 - 2 years. *Register once for the whole 6-week session*
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Thursday, October 510:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Art Start
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 for each week you plan to attend*…Learn More
Thursday, October 53:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
STEM Storytime
Each week you'll face a new & exciting STEM challenge, from oobleck to mazes! What will you discover? Grades K-4. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*
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Friday, October 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, October 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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Monday, October 9Closed
The Salem Public Library
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Tuesday, October 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 mo - 3 years (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*
Tuesday, October 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, October 105:45—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Call of Cthulhu - Part 1
A horror tabletop role playing adventure! Players will take on the role of occult investigators, exploring strange worlds full of bizarre monsters and mysterious cults, and may even live to tell the tale!For GRADES 9+*Register once for each session you plan to attend*Session 1 runs 9/26-10/24.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 1110:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs
A 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 - 2 years. *Register once for the whole 6-week session*
Wednesday, October 113:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
CANCELED - Anime Club
Come watch anime and chat with other fans at our monthly anime club! For tweens & teens in grades 5+. Meets the second Wednesday of the month on October 11 (cosplay contest), November 8 (ramen making), and December 13 (amezaiku or candy art).
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Thursday, October 1210:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Art Start
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 for each week you plan to attend*…Learn More
Thursday, October 123:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
STEM Storytime
Each week you'll face a new & exciting STEM challenge, from oobleck to mazes! What will you discover? Grades K-4. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*
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Friday, October 1312:00—5:00 PMThe Salem Public LibraryThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
DELAYED OPENING at 12:00pm
The library will have a delayed opening at noon due to an all staff training.
Friday, October 134:45—7:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
After Hours: Ghosts @ the Library
Come to the library after hours for an exclusive behind-the-scenes ghost tour! (Doors close promptly at 5 pm. ) Registration and Permission Slip required. Ages 10 and up.
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Monday, October 1610:00—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 More
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Tuesday, October 1710:00—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 mo - 3 years (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*
Tuesday, October 173:30—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, October 175:45—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Call of Cthulhu - Part 1
A horror tabletop role playing adventure! Players will take on the role of occult investigators, exploring strange worlds full of bizarre monsters and mysterious cults, and may even live to tell the tale!For GRADES 9+*Register once for each session you plan to attend*Session 1 runs 9/26-10/24.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 1810:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs
A 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 - 2 years. *Register once for the whole 6-week session*
Wednesday, October 182:30—3:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Halloween Party (Half Day, Hooray!)
Drop in between 2:30 and 3:30 for Halloween crafts and games! *Costumes are encouraged, but please no weapon props. *Open to all ages (with caregiver). Part of our "Half Day, Hooray!" series - programs held on Wednesday half days for Salem schools.
Wednesday, October 185:30—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.
October 18, 2023 at 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, October 1910:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Art Start
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 for each week you plan to attend*…Learn More
Thursday, October 193:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
STEM Storytime
Each week you'll face a new & exciting STEM challenge, from oobleck to mazes! What will you discover? Grades K-4. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*
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Friday, October 2010:00—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, October 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, October 2110:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Read to a Dog
Grades K+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-judgemental listener! Bring your own book to read, or choose one of ours. After registration, kids will be assigned a 15 minute slot between 10 and 11 am.…Learn More
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Monday, October 2310:00—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 More
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Tuesday, October 2410:00—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 mo - 3 years (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*
Tuesday, October 243:30—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, October 245:45—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Call of Cthulhu - Part 1
A horror tabletop role playing adventure! Players will take on the role of occult investigators, exploring strange worlds full of bizarre monsters and mysterious cults, and may even live to tell the tale!For GRADES 9+*Register once for each session you plan to attend*Session 1 runs 9/26-10/24.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 2510:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs
A 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 - 2 years. *Register once for the whole 6-week session*
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Thursday, October 2610:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Art Start
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 for each week you plan to attend*…Learn More
Thursday, October 263:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
STEM Storytime
Each week you'll face a new & exciting STEM challenge, from oobleck to mazes! What will you discover? Grades K-4. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*
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Friday, October 2710:00—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*
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Monday, October 3010:00—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 More
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Tuesday, October 3110:00—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 mo - 3 years (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*