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Thursday, August 110:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Cardboard Creations
Wonder what magic you can make out of a simple piece of cardboard? Stop by each week for a different cardboard craft!Age 5+ (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Thursday, August 14:00—4:30 PMSalem Farmers' Market - 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
CANCELED - Storytime @ the Farmer's Market!
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!All ages with caregiver. *No registration necessary.…Learn MoreThursday, August 17:00—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Mend and Make Do
Do 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 More2
Friday, August 210:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Preschool Sing Along
Sing and dance along with your little one at our musical storytime!For ages 2-5 (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Friday, August 23:30—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*3
Saturday, August 310:30—11:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Lego Club
We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination! Stop by the library on Saturday mornings (biweekly) to play and build. Open to kids 4+ (with caregivers). Siblings welcome.4
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Monday, August 510:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
CANCELED - 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 More6
Tuesday, August 610:00—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 months - 3 years (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Tuesday, August 62:30—3:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Chess Club
A weekly chess club where players of all ages can play and learn from each other! Whether you're new to the game or a veteran player, all skill levels welcome, and basic instruction will be provided. Open to all ages. *Please register for each week…Learn MoreTuesday, August 66:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Teen Nights
Grade 5+Join us Tuesday nights for a series of fun events for teens and tweens! We'll be making tote bags (July 9), Tiny Tasters (July 16), beach art collages (July 23), a Connect 4 tournament (July 30), Buttons and Books (August 6) and Minute to Win It games (August 13).…Learn More7
Wednesday, August 710:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Playcycle Storytime
A storytime with songs, books, fingerplays and parachute play, followed by playtime for babies while caregivers have a chance to make an upcycled baby toy! (Take home crafts will also be available). **Please bring clean, mismatched socks to use for our upcycled crafts**0-18 months with caregiver.
Wednesday, August 72:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Keepy Uppy Party (2 Events)
Bluey-themed crafts, games and activities!All ages with caregiver. *Both sessions will be the same! Please sign up for the time that works best for you. *Select an occurrence to register for:
2:30—3:30 PMKeepy Uppy Party
3:30—4:30 PMKeepy Uppy Party
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Thursday, August 810:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Cardboard Creations
Wonder what magic you can make out of a simple piece of cardboard? Stop by each week for a different cardboard craft!Age 5+ (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Thursday, August 84:00—4:30 PMSalem Farmers' Market - 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Storytime @ the Farmer's Market!
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!All ages with caregiver. *No registration necessary.…Learn MoreThursday, August 87:00—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Mend and Make Do
Do 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 More9
Friday, August 910:00 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, August 910:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Preschool Sing Along
Sing and dance along with your little one at our musical storytime!For ages 2-5 (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Friday, August 93:30—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*10
Saturday, August 1010:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Read to a Dog (4 Events)
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 MoreSelect an occurrence to register for:
10:00—10:15 AMRead to a Dog
10:15—10:30 AMRead to a Dog
10:30—10:45 AMRead to a Dog
10:45—11:00 AMRead to a Dog
Saturday, August 1010:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Family Circle Time
An 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 MoreSaturday, August 103:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Saturday Storytime
Join us for an afternoon storytime with songs, stories and more! For ages 0-5 (with caregivers)11
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Monday, August 1210:00—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 More13
Tuesday, August 1310:00—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 months - 3 years (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Tuesday, August 132:30—3:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Chess Club
A weekly chess club where players of all ages can play and learn from each other! Whether you're new to the game or a veteran player, all skill levels welcome, and basic instruction will be provided. Open to all ages. *Please register for each week…Learn MoreTuesday, August 136:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
CANCELED - Teen Nights
Grade 5+Join us Tuesday nights for a series of fun events for teens and tweens! We'll be making tote bags (July 9), Tiny Tasters (July 16), beach art collages (July 23), a Connect 4 tournament (July 30), Buttons and Books (August 6) and Minute to Win It games (August 13).…Learn More14
Wednesday, August 1410:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Playcycle Storytime
A storytime with songs, books, fingerplays and parachute play, followed by playtime for babies while caregivers have a chance to make an upcycled baby toy! (Take home crafts will also be available). **Please bring clean, mismatched socks to use for our upcycled crafts**0-18 months with caregiver.
Wednesday, August 143:30—4:15 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Unbirthday Party
Celebrate your "Unbirthday" at a special storytime with books, games, a craft and more!Age 4+ with caregiver.Wednesday, August 145:30—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. Wednesday at 5:30pm at Fresh Express Laundry Center: 95 Congress St, Salem, MA.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 1510:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Cardboard Creations
Wonder what magic you can make out of a simple piece of cardboard? Stop by each week for a different cardboard craft!Age 5+ (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Thursday, August 154:00—4:30 PMSalem Farmers' Market - 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Storytime @ the Farmer's Market!
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!All ages with caregiver. *No registration necessary.…Learn MoreThursday, August 157:00—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Mend and Make Do
Do 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 More16
Friday, August 1610:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Preschool Sing Along
Sing and dance along with your little one at our musical storytime!For ages 2-5 (with caregiver). *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Friday, August 163:30—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*17
Saturday, August 1710:30—11:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Lego Club
We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination! Stop by the library on Saturday mornings (biweekly) to play and build. Open to kids 4+ (with caregivers). Siblings welcome.18
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Tuesday, August 206:00—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Teen Volunteer Night: Toy Clean Up
Help us keep our Children's Room looking great while earning two hours of community service!Open to teens in Grade 6-12.21
Wednesday, August 213:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Bicycle Safety
Learn how to conduct a bike check, rules to follow when biking, and what to wear (like a helmet)!Geared toward kids in 3rd-5th grade, but open to all ages with caregivers!22
Thursday, August 224:00—4:30 PMSalem Farmers' Market - 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Storytime @ the Farmer's Market!
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!All ages with caregiver. *No registration necessary.…Learn More23
Friday, August 2310:00 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, August 2410:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Family Circle Time
An 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 MoreSaturday, August 243:00—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Curious Creatures (End of Summer Celebration)
Join us for an interactive, hands-on event with live animals from Curious Creatures!Open to families with kids of all ages.25
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Thursday, August 294:00—4:30 PMSalem Farmers' Market - 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Storytime @ the Farmer's Market!
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!All ages with caregiver. *No registration necessary.…Learn More30
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Saturday, August 3110:30—11:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Lego Club
We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination! Stop by the library on Saturday mornings (biweekly) to play and build. Open to kids 4+ (with caregivers). Siblings welcome.