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Saturday, September 212:00—2:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
School Supply Giveaway
The North Shore NAACP will be giving away backpacks and school supplies from 12-2 in the Children's Room! No registration needed.
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Sunday, September 3Closed
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Monday, September 4Closed
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Wednesday, September 65:30—6:00 PMFresh Express LaundryCommunity Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
CANCELED - Bilingual Storytime at The Laundry
Fresh Express Laundry Center & 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.
JULY 12 , AUGUST 2, and SEPTEMBER 6 2023 at 5:30pm at Fresh Express Laundry Center, 95 Congress St, Salem, MA.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 74:00—4:30 PMSalem Farmers' Market - 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Storytime @ the Farmer's Market!
All ages with caregiver. "Join us for a weekly storytime at the Farmer's Market downtown (weather permitting)! We'll have a table at the Farmer's Market from 3-4:30 with a small selection of books to browse and check out as well!"No registration necessary.…Learn More
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Friday, September 810:00 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, September 910:00—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
Saturday, September 910:00 AM—12:00 PMMayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center - 401 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Salem Literary Festival Children's Day
Please join us for Salem Literary Festival Children's Day at the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street in Salem! This free event will feature author readings by Raúl The Third, Betsy Ellor, Jamie Michalak, and Lorian Tu and will be followed by crafts, snacks, and book signings.…Learn More10
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Thursday, September 144:00—4:30 PMSalem Farmers' Market - 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Storytime @ the Farmer's Market!
All ages with caregiver. "Join us for a weekly storytime at the Farmer's Market downtown (weather permitting)! We'll have a table at the Farmer's Market from 3-4:30 with a small selection of books to browse and check out as well!"No registration necessary.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 202:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Crafternoon (Half Day, Hooray!)
Use our pre-made craft supplies, or create an original masterpiece at this drop-in arts and crafts program!Open to all ages (with caregiver). Part of our "Half Days, Hooray!" series.
Wednesday, September 205:30—6:00 PMSunshine Express LaundryCommunity Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Bilingual Storytime at The Laundry
Sunshine 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.
JULY 26 , AUGUST 16, and SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 at 5:30pm at Sunshine Express Laundry Center, 19 Boston St, Salem, MA
Sunshine 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, September 214:00—4:30 PMSalem Farmers' Market - 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Storytime @ the Farmer's Market!
All ages with caregiver. "Join us for a weekly storytime at the Farmer's Market downtown (weather permitting)! We'll have a table at the Farmer's Market from 3-4:30 with a small selection of books to browse and check out as well!"No registration necessary.…Learn More
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Friday, September 2210:00 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, September 2310:00 AM—12:45 PMMayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center - 401 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Pop Up Library at the SalemRecycles Free Book Swap
Pop Up Library will be visiting the Book Swap on Saturday 9/23 from 10:00am-12:45pm. Drop by and register for a library card, learn about library services, or just to say hi!
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Monday, September 2510:00—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, September 2610:00—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, September 263:30—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, September 265:45—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, September 2710:00—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*28
Thursday, September 2810:00—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 MoreThursday, September 283:30—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*Thursday, September 284:00—4:30 PMSalem Farmers' Market - 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Storytime @ the Farmer's Market!
All ages with caregiver. "Join us for a weekly storytime at the Farmer's Market downtown (weather permitting)! We'll have a table at the Farmer's Market from 3-4:30 with a small selection of books to browse and check out as well!"No registration necessary.…Learn More
Thursday, September 287:00—8:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
SPL Adult Book Club
This month's selection is "The Poisoner's Handbook" by Deborah Blum. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Please email Kate at hamilton@noblenet. org for more information.
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Friday, September 2910:00—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*30
Saturday, September 3010:00 AM—12:00 PMThe Salem Public LibraryThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Let Freedom Read Statewide Read-In
Join us for the Statewide Read-In to celebrate the freedom to read. Everyone is welcome to find a good read at the library and join the celebration. Due to the weather forecast, we will group chairs throughout the library for participants. Digital participation is also welcome! Download an eBook or audiobook through your library and post pictures to social media with #LetFreedomRead.