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Wednesday, May 110:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs
An 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, May 16:30—7:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Tell Me a (Bedtime) 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 More2
Thursday, May 210:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Art Start
A 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 MoreThursday, May 23:30—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! What will you discover? Grades K-4. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Thursday, May 27:00—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 More3
Friday, May 310:00 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, May 310:00—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*4
Saturday, May 410:30—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 More5
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Monday, May 610:00—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 More7
Tuesday, May 710:00—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, May 73:30—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*8
Wednesday, May 810:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs
An 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, May 85:30—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, May 910:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Art Start
A 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 MoreThursday, May 93:30—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! What will you discover? Grades K-4. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Thursday, May 97:00—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 More10
Friday, May 1010:00—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*11
Saturday, May 1110:00—10:15 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Read to a Dog
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 MoreSaturday, May 1110:15—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Read to a Dog
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
Saturday, May 1110:30—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 (every other Saturday) to play and build. Open to kids 4+ (with caregivers). Siblings welcome.Saturday, May 1110:30—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Read to a Dog
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
Saturday, May 1110:45—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Read to a Dog
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
Saturday, May 113:30—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)12
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Monday, May 1310:00—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 More14
Tuesday, May 1410:00—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, May 143:30—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, May 146:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Anime Club
Come 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 April 9th, May 14th and June 11th.15
Wednesday, May 1510:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs
An 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, May 156:30—7:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Tell Me a (Bedtime) 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
Thursday, May 1610:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Art Start
A 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 MoreThursday, May 163:30—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! What will you discover? Grades K-4. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Thursday, May 167:00—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 More17
Friday, May 1710:00 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, May 1710:00—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*18
Saturday, May 1810:30—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, May 182:30—3:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Board Game Afternoon
Drop by and play! A variety of board games will be provided. Open to all ages!19
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Monday, May 2010:00—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 More21
Tuesday, May 2110:00—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, May 213:30—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*22
Wednesday, May 2210:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs
An 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, May 222:30—3:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Science of Sound (Half Day, Hooray!)
Learn about the science of sound with fun, hands-on activities!Open to age 4+ (with caregiver). Part of our "Half Days, Hooray!" series.
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Thursday, May 2310:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Art Start
A 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 MoreThursday, May 233:30—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! What will you discover? Grades K-4. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*Thursday, May 237:00—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
CANCELED - 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 More24
Friday, May 2410:00—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*25
Saturday, May 2510:30—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 (every other Saturday) to play and build. Open to kids 4+ (with caregivers). Siblings welcome.26
Sunday, May 26Closed
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Monday, May 27Closed
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Wednesday, May 2910:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs
An 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, May 296:30—7:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Tell Me a (Bedtime) 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
Thursday, May 3010:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Art Start
A 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 MoreThursday, May 307:00—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 "A Woman of No Importance" by Sonia Purnell. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Please sign up for the Adult Book Group Newsletter to stay informed. 31
Friday, May 3110:00 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, May 3110:00—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*