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Thursday, September 54:00—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 More6
Friday, September 610:00 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 710:30—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, September 710:30 AM—12:00 PMMayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center - 401 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Salem Literary Festival Childen's Storytime at the Community Life Center
Join us for the annual Salem Literary Festival Children's Day at the Community Life Center (401 Bridge Street, Salem)at 10:30am! Scott Magoon, Lori Haskins Houran, and Cathy Ballou Mealey will read their picture books. Snacks, crafts, and book signings will take place after the readings.…Learn More8
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Wednesday, September 115:30—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, September 124:00—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 More13
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Saturday, September 1410:00—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, September 1410:30—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.15
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Wednesday, September 182:30—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.19
Thursday, September 192:00—3:30 PMEl Patio, 98 Lafayette St Salem, MA, 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Bilingual Storytime at the North Shore CDC’s Casa de Abuela
Come join Miss Suzie from The Salem Public Library for a Bilingual Storytime for the whole family at the North Shore CDC’s Casa de Abuela. Need a library card? No problem, after story time there will be time to chat with Miss Suzie and sign up for…Learn MoreThursday, September 194:00—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 More20
Friday, September 2010:00 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 2110:30—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, September 213:30—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)22
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Monday, September 2310:00—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 More24
Tuesday, September 2410:00—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, September 243:30—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 246:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Chess Club
The 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. Open to all ages. *Please…Learn More25
Wednesday, September 2510:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs (Session 1)
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 - 24 months. *Register once for the whole 6-week session*26
Thursday, September 2610:00—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, September 263:30—4:15 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, September 267:00—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 immortal life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Please sign up for the Adult Book Group Newsletter to stay informed.27
Friday, September 2710:00—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*Friday, September 274:45—7:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Teen Volunteer Night
Stay after the library has closed and join us for a night of creepy crafts to benefit the library. Teen volunteers will get pizza and earn two hours of community service!For Grades 6-12. *Permission slip required and can be found here*28
Saturday, September 2810:30—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.29
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Monday, September 3010:00—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