Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
Thursday, July 4Closed
The Salem Public Library
5
6
Saturday, July 610:30—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.7
8
Monday, July 810:00—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 More9
Tuesday, July 910:00—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, July 92:30—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, July 96:30—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 More10
Wednesday, July 1010:00—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, July 103:30—4:15 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
All About Owls
We'll be reading books about owls, then kids will have a chance to dissect a real owl pellet! For kids 5+ with caregiver.Wednesday, July 105:30—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
11
Thursday, July 1110:00—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, July 113:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Recycled Garden
Create a unique container garden using upcycled junk!Grades 2-5. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Thursday, July 114:00—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, July 117:00—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 More12
Friday, July 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!
Friday, July 1210:00—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, July 123:30—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*13
Saturday, July 1310:00—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 More
Select 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, July 1310:30—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, July 133:00—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Rave (Dance Party!) (2 Events)
Drop by with your little one for music, dancing and bubbles. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pacifier)!For ages 0-3 (with caregiver).Select an occurrence to register for:
3:00—3:30 PMBaby Rave (Dance Party!)
3:30—4:00 PMBaby Rave (Dance Party!)
14
15
Monday, July 1510:00—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 More16
Tuesday, July 1610:00—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, July 162:30—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, July 166:30—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 More17
Wednesday, July 1710:00—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, July 173:30—4:15 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Storytime with a Dinosaur
Dino stories and songs, plus a visit from a real life (well, inflated) dinosaur!Ages 2-5 with caregiver.18
Thursday, July 1810:00—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, July 183:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Recycled Garden
Create a unique container garden using upcycled junk!Grades 2-5. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Thursday, July 184:00—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, July 187:00—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 More19
Friday, July 1910:00—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, July 193:30—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*20
Saturday, July 2010:30—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.21
22
Monday, July 2210:00—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 More23
Tuesday, July 2310:00—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, July 232:30—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, July 236:30—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 More24
Wednesday, July 2410:00—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, July 243:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Button Bonanza
Drop in anytime from 3:30-4:30 to use our button machine and your own original art (or use the collage materials provided) to create your own buttons!All ages with caregiver.25
Thursday, July 2510:00—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, July 253:30—4:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Recycled Garden
Create a unique container garden using upcycled junk!Grades 2-5. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Thursday, July 254:00—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, July 257:00—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 More26
Friday, July 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!
Friday, July 2610:00—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, July 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*27
Saturday, July 272:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Dragon Eye Workshop
Calling all dragon lovers! Sculpt a dragon eye that's fierce or friendly using a glass eye, air dry clay, and metallic paint. (If time allows, we'll also make a dragon egg!)For kids and teens age 11+28
29
Monday, July 2910:00—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 More30
Tuesday, July 3010:00—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, July 302:30—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, July 306:30—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 More31
Wednesday, July 3110:00—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, July 312:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Creative Art Time
Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 to play, create and experiment with yarn, sticks, fabric and more!Age 5+ with caregiver.