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August 1. 1 event.

Friday, August 110:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Jammin' With Jessica

jammin with jessica poster.Read stories and sing songs with your little one at our morning storytime!For age 0-5, with caregiver. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*
August 2. 0 events.
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August 4. 1 event.

Monday, August 410:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Tell Me a Cuento

tell me a cuento poster.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
August 5. 3 events.

Tuesday, August 510:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Let's Pretend!

lets pretend poster.Would you like to: Go camping? Adopt a pet? Become a Librarian? Travel?Come join us with our pretend play set ups - we'll have a different theme each week!Age 3+ with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Tuesday, August 53:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime with Miss Simone

storytime with miss simone poster.An afternoon storytime for littles with books, songs and more!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Tuesday, August 56:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Teen Night: Pop-tart Tasting

teen nights poster.Join us Tuesday nights for a series of fun events for teens and tweens!We'll be doing Minute to Win It games (July 8), Cereal Tasting (July 15), Polymer Clay Art (July 22), Collage Art (July 29), Pop-tart Tasting (August 5) and Keychain Making (August 12).…Learn More
August 6. 3 events.

Wednesday, August 610:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Tiny Tots Tummy Time

tiny tots poster.A storytime/playgroup where the focus is on encouraging young children to explore their world through sensory play, increase their core muscle strength, develop their motor skills, and socialize with other tots through group tummy time!Age 0-24 months with caregiver.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 63:00—4:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

WW: Make Your Own Graphic Novel

make your own graphic novel poster.Join us as we make our own comics & zines!  All materials provided. Feel free to bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials!  (part of our Wonderful Wednesdays series)Age 11+

Wednesday, August 65:30—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
August 7. 2 events.

Thursday, August 73:00—4:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Art-stronauts

artstronauts poster.Calling all Creative Cadets!  Join us in the Program Room as we explore a different art medium every week - all materials provided. Age 6+*Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Thursday, August 74:00—4:30 PMSalem Farmers' Market - 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime @ the Farmer's Market!

farmer's market poster.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* 
August 8. 2 events.

Friday, August 810:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Jammin' With Jessica

jammin with jessica poster.Read stories and sing songs with your little one at our morning storytime!For age 0-5, with caregiver. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Friday, August 810:00 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!
August 9. 1 event.

Saturday, August 910:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Family Circle Time

Family Circle Time Fall 25.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 More
August 10. 0 events.
August 11. 1 event.

Monday, August 1110:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Tell Me a Cuento

tell me a cuento poster.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
August 12. 3 events.

Tuesday, August 1210:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Let's Pretend!

lets pretend poster.Would you like to: Go camping? Adopt a pet? Become a Librarian? Travel?Come join us with our pretend play set ups - we'll have a different theme each week!Age 3+ with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Tuesday, August 123:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime with Miss Simone

storytime with miss simone poster.An afternoon storytime for littles with books, songs and more!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Tuesday, August 126:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Teen Night: Keychain Making

teen nights poster.Join us Tuesday nights for a series of fun events for teens and tweens!We'll be doing Minute to Win It games (July 8), Cereal Tasting (July 15), Polymer Clay Art (July 22), Collage Art (July 29), Pop-tart Tasting (August 5) and Keychain Making (August 12).…Learn More
August 13. 2 events.

Wednesday, August 1310:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Tiny Tots Tummy Time

tiny tots poster.A storytime/playgroup where the focus is on encouraging young children to explore their world through sensory play, increase their core muscle strength, develop their motor skills, and socialize with other tots through group tummy time!Age 0-24 months with caregiver.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 133:00—4:00 PMSPL Outside: Lawn & courtyardThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

WW: Ooey Gooey Fun

wonderful wednesdays poster.Shaving cream, finger paint, oobleck. .. oh my! Join us for messy fun on the lawn.   (part of our Wonderful Wednesdays series)Age 4+ with caregiver
August 14. 2 events.

Thursday, August 143:00—4:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Art-stronauts

artstronauts poster.Calling all Creative Cadets!  Join us in the Program Room as we explore a different art medium every week - all materials provided. Age 6+*Please register for each week you plan to attend*

Thursday, August 144:00—4:30 PMSalem Farmers' Market - 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime @ the Farmer's Market!

farmer's market poster.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* 
August 15. 1 event.

Friday, August 1510:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Jammin' With Jessica

jammin with jessica poster.Read stories and sing songs with your little one at our morning storytime!For age 0-5, with caregiver. *Please register for each week you plan to attend*
August 16. 1 event.

Saturday, August 163:00—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

The Poop Museum: Part 2

poop museum part 2 poster.Join us for Part 2 of the Poop Museum with Susie Maguire, and learn lots more fun and fabulous facts about poop! (didn't see Part 1? no problem!)For families with kids of all ages
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August 21. 1 event.

Thursday, August 214:00—4:30 PMSalem Farmers' Market - 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime @ the Farmer's Market!

farmer's market poster.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* 
August 22. 1 event.

Friday, August 2210:00 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!
August 23. 1 event.

Saturday, August 2310:30—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Family Circle Time

Family Circle Time Fall 25.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 More
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August 27. 1 event.

Wednesday, August 2710:00—10:45 AMSplaine Park (off May St)The Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970

Little Garden Gnomes: Harvest Time

little gnomes poster.Children and caregivers are invited to bring their buckets and boots as we return to our garden for a storytime, garden harvest and playtime at Splaine Park Community Garden. For age 2+ with caregiver. Information on parking at Splaine Park can be found here.
August 28. 1 event.

Thursday, August 284:00—4:30 PMSalem Farmers' Market - 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970

Storytime @ the Farmer's Market!

farmer's market poster.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* 
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Sunday, August 31Closed

The Salem Public Library

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