January 2024

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Monday, January 1Closed

The Salem Public Library

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Wednesday, January 311:00—11:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Music and Movement (CFCE of the North Shore)

Music and Movement (CFCE of the North Shore)Come sing and dance with MaryBeth Maes!  We'll use scarves, bubbles, musical instruments and more. Great for ages 2+ and their caregiver(s), but families with children of all ages are welcome!*Please register separately for every date you plan to attend*Presented by the CFCE of the North Shore.…Learn More
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Sunday, January 7Closed

The Salem Public Library

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Tuesday, January 96:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Anime Club

Anime ClubCome watch anime and chat with other fans at our monthly anime club!For tweens & teens in grades 5+.  Meets the second Tuesday of the month on January 9th, February 13th,  and March 12th. February 13th registration: https://salempl. assabetinteractive.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 105:30—6:00 PMFresh Express LaundryCommunity Visits , Salem, MA, 01970

Bilingual Storytime at The Laundry

Laundromat event imageFresh 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. January 10, 2024 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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Friday, January 1210:00 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, January 15Closed

The Salem Public Library

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Wednesday, January 1711:00—11:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Music and Movement (CFCE of the North Shore)

Music and Movement (CFCE of the North Shore)Come sing and dance with MaryBeth Maes!  We'll use scarves, bubbles, musical instruments and more. Great for ages 2+ and their caregiver(s), but families with children of all ages are welcome!*Please register separately for every date you plan to attend*Presented by the CFCE of the North Shore.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 2010:00—10:15 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

CANCELED - Read to a Dog

Read to a DogHave 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 More
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Monday, January 2210:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Tell Me a Cuento

Tell Me a CuentoA 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, January 2310:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Sensory Bins

Sensory BinsLearn 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, January 233:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime with Miss Simone

Storytime with Miss SimoneAn afternoon storytime for littles with books and songs!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Tuesday, January 236:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Chess Club

Chess ClubThe library is hosting weekly chess nights 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. Pizza will also be provided!Open to all ages.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 2410:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Baby Signs

Baby SignsAn eight week signing play class with fun games and songs which focus on developmental skills and teaching basic Baby Sign language. For ages 6 mo - 24 months. *Register once for the whole 8-week session*

Wednesday, January 242:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Mermaid Movie!

Mermaid Movie!Watch Disney's newest live action mermaid movie and eat under-the-sea themed snacks!  Open to all ages (with caregiver). Part of our "Half Day, Hooray!" series - programs held on Wednesday half days for Salem schools.
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Thursday, January 2510:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Art Start

Art StartA hands-on, sensory art program!  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…Learn More

Thursday, January 253:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

STEM Storytime

STEM StorytimeEach week you'll face a new & exciting STEM challenge!  What will you discover? Grades K-4. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Thursday, January 257:00—8:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

SPL Adult Book Club

Adult Book Club The Stranger In The Woods  imageThis month's selection is "The Stranger In The Woods" by Michael Finkel.   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, January 2610:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Jammin' With Jen

Jammin' With JenSing 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, January 2610:00 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, January 2710:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Family Circle Time

Family Circle TimeAn 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 More

Saturday, January 273:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Saturday Storytime

Saturday StorytimeJoin us for an afternoon storytime with songs, stories and more! For ages 0-5 (with caregivers)March 9th sign up is here: https://salempl. assabetinteractive. com/calendar/saturday-storytime-2/
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Monday, January 2910:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Tell Me a Cuento

Tell Me a CuentoA 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, January 3010:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Sensory Bins

Sensory BinsLearn 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, January 303:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime with Miss Simone

Storytime with Miss SimoneAn afternoon storytime for littles with books and songs!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Tuesday, January 306:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Chess Club

Chess ClubThe library is hosting weekly chess nights 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. Pizza will also be provided!Open to all ages.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 3110:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Baby Signs

Baby SignsAn eight week signing play class with fun games and songs which focus on developmental skills and teaching basic Baby Sign language. For ages 6 mo - 24 months. *Register once for the whole 8-week session*

Wednesday, January 314:30—6:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

VITA Volunteer Tax Training

VITA Volunteer Tax TrainingVolunteers are needed to complete VITA tax preparation training and become certified to offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.   Please join us for an introductory training class and learn more about this important program.…Learn More