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October 1. 2 events.
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
Join Ms. Kate for a peaceful evening of crafting all things "cottagecore"! Each session will focus on a new craft with a cottagecore theme - acorns, moss, and frogs, oh my! All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 110:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Tiny Tots Tummy Time
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 MoreWednesday, October 16:30—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Cottagecore Craft Time
Join Ms. Kate for a peaceful evening of crafting all things "cottagecore"! Each session will focus on a new craft with a cottagecore theme - acorns, moss, and frogs, oh my! All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary.…Learn MoreOctober 2. 1 event.
Make a different craft every week at our Craft Club! Paper crafts, paintings, cardboard projects, you name it. All materials provided. Open to Grades K+*Please register for each week you plan to attend*
Thursday, October 23:45—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Craft Club
Make a different craft every week at our Craft Club! Paper crafts, paintings, cardboard projects, you name it. All materials provided. Open to Grades K+*Please register for each week you plan to attend*October 3. 2 events.
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, October 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, October 310:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Jammin' With Jessica
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*October 4. 1 event.
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
Saturday, October 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 MoreOctober 5. 0 events.
October 6. 1 event.
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
Monday, October 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 MoreOctober 7. 3 events.
An afternoon storytime for littles with books, songs and more!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*
Use markers and tin foil to create your own Halloween-themed faux stained glass!Grades 5+
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 More
Tuesday, October 73:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
CANCELED - Storytime with Miss Simone
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, October 76:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Spooky (faux) Stained Glass
Use markers and tin foil to create your own Halloween-themed faux stained glass!Grades 5+Tuesday, October 76:30—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 MoreOctober 8. 3 events.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 MoreJoin Ms. Kate for a peaceful evening of crafting all things "cottagecore"! Each session will focus on a new craft with a cottagecore theme - acorns, moss, and frogs, oh my! All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 810:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Tiny Tots Tummy Time
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 MoreWednesday, October 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
Wednesday, October 86:30—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Cottagecore Craft Time
Join Ms. Kate for a peaceful evening of crafting all things "cottagecore"! Each session will focus on a new craft with a cottagecore theme - acorns, moss, and frogs, oh my! All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary.…Learn MoreOctober 9. 1 event.Make a different craft every week at our Craft Club! Paper crafts, paintings, cardboard projects, you name it. All materials provided. Open to Grades K+*Please register for each week you plan to attend*
Thursday, October 93:45—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Craft Club
Make a different craft every week at our Craft Club! Paper crafts, paintings, cardboard projects, you name it. All materials provided. Open to Grades K+*Please register for each week you plan to attend*October 10. 1 event.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, October 1010:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Jammin' With Jessica
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*October 11. 6 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
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.
Join us in the Program Room to discuss a new graphic novel every three weeks!Grade 6+
Saturday, October 1110:00—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, October 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 (biweekly) to play and build. Open to kids 4+ (with caregivers). Siblings welcome.Saturday, October 113:00—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Graphic Novel Book Club
Join us in the Program Room to discuss a new graphic novel every three weeks!Grade 6+October 12. 0 events.
October 13. 1 closure. 0 events.
Monday, October 13Closed
The Salem Public Library
October 14. 2 events.An afternoon storytime for littles with books, songs and more!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*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 More
Tuesday, October 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, songs and more!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*Tuesday, October 146:30—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 MoreOctober 15. 2 events.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 MoreJoin Ms. Kate for a peaceful evening of crafting all things "cottagecore"! Each session will focus on a new craft with a cottagecore theme - acorns, moss, and frogs, oh my! All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 1510:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Tiny Tots Tummy Time
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 MoreWednesday, October 156:30—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
CANCELED - Cottagecore Craft Time
Join Ms. Kate for a peaceful evening of crafting all things "cottagecore"! Each session will focus on a new craft with a cottagecore theme - acorns, moss, and frogs, oh my! All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary.…Learn MoreOctober 16. 1 event.Make a different craft every week at our Craft Club! Paper crafts, paintings, cardboard projects, you name it. All materials provided. Open to Grades K+*Please register for each week you plan to attend*
Thursday, October 163:45—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Craft Club
Make a different craft every week at our Craft Club! Paper crafts, paintings, cardboard projects, you name it. All materials provided. Open to Grades K+*Please register for each week you plan to attend*October 17. 3 events.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*
Would you like to: Join a pirate adventure? Go camping? Become a librarian? Come join us with our pretend play set ups - we'll have a different theme each month!Age 3-6 (with caregiver)
Friday, October 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, October 1710:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Jammin' With Jessica
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, October 173:30—4:15 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Let's Pretend!
Would you like to: Join a pirate adventure? Go camping? Become a librarian? Come join us with our pretend play set ups - we'll have a different theme each month!Age 3-6 (with caregiver) October 18. 1 event.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
Saturday, October 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 MoreOctober 19. 0 events.
October 20. 1 event.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
Monday, October 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 MoreOctober 21. 2 events.An afternoon storytime for littles with books, songs and more!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*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 More
Tuesday, October 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, songs and more!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*Tuesday, October 216:30—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 MoreOctober 22. 4 events.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
Join us for "sensory friendly" Halloween crafts and games! *Costumes are encouraged, but please no weapon props. *Open to all ages (with caregiver). The sensory friendly portion of our party will involve a smaller crowd, sensory objects, and to-go bags for crafts.Drop in between 3:00 and 4:00 for Halloween crafts and games! *Costumes are encouraged, but please no weapon props. *Open to all ages (with caregiver). Part of our "Half Day, Hooray!" series - programs held on Wednesday half days for Salem schools.Join Ms. Kate for a peaceful evening of crafting all things "cottagecore"! Each session will focus on a new craft with a cottagecore theme - acorns, moss, and frogs, oh my! All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 2210:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Tiny Tots Tummy Time
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 MoreWednesday, October 222:30—3:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Halloween Party (Sensory Friendly)
Join us for "sensory friendly" Halloween crafts and games! *Costumes are encouraged, but please no weapon props. *Open to all ages (with caregiver). The sensory friendly portion of our party will involve a smaller crowd, sensory objects, and to-go bags for crafts.Wednesday, October 223:00—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Halloween Party (General Party)
Drop in between 3:00 and 4:00 for Halloween crafts and games! *Costumes are encouraged, but please no weapon props. *Open to all ages (with caregiver). Part of our "Half Day, Hooray!" series - programs held on Wednesday half days for Salem schools.Wednesday, October 226:30—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Cottagecore Craft Time
Join Ms. Kate for a peaceful evening of crafting all things "cottagecore"! Each session will focus on a new craft with a cottagecore theme - acorns, moss, and frogs, oh my! All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary.…Learn MoreOctober 23. 1 event.Make a different craft every week at our Craft Club! Paper crafts, paintings, cardboard projects, you name it. All materials provided. Open to Grades K+*Please register for each week you plan to attend*
Thursday, October 233:45—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Craft Club
Make a different craft every week at our Craft Club! Paper crafts, paintings, cardboard projects, you name it. All materials provided. Open to Grades K+*Please register for each week you plan to attend*October 24. 1 event.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, October 2410:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Jammin' With Jessica
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*October 25. 1 event.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.
Saturday, October 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 (biweekly) to play and build. Open to kids 4+ (with caregivers). Siblings welcome.October 26. 0 events.
October 27. 1 event.A bilingual (English-Spanish) storytime with Ms. Suzie. Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish & English for children and their parent or caregiver. Please bring your costumes and we'll have a parade through the library!Cuentos, canciones y rimas en Español e Inglés para niños y sus padres o cuidadores.…Learn More
Monday, October 2710:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Tell Me a Cuento and Halloween Parade through the library
A bilingual (English-Spanish) storytime with Ms. Suzie. Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish & English for children and their parent or caregiver. Please bring your costumes and we'll have a parade through the library!Cuentos, canciones y rimas en Español e Inglés para niños y sus padres o cuidadores.…Learn MoreOctober 28. 2 events.An afternoon storytime for littles with books, songs and more!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*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 More
Tuesday, October 283:30—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, songs and more!Ages 0-5 with caregiver*Please register for each week you plan to attend*Tuesday, October 286:30—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 MoreOctober 29. 2 events.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 MoreJoin Ms. Kate for a peaceful evening of crafting all things "cottagecore"! Each session will focus on a new craft with a cottagecore theme - acorns, moss, and frogs, oh my! All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 2910:00—10:45 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Tiny Tots Tummy Time
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 MoreWednesday, October 296:30—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Cottagecore Craft Time
Join Ms. Kate for a peaceful evening of crafting all things "cottagecore"! Each session will focus on a new craft with a cottagecore theme - acorns, moss, and frogs, oh my! All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary.…Learn MoreOctober 30. 1 event.Make a different craft every week at our Craft Club! Paper crafts, paintings, cardboard projects, you name it. All materials provided. Open to Grades K+*Please register for each week you plan to attend*
Thursday, October 303:45—4:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Craft Club
Make a different craft every week at our Craft Club! Paper crafts, paintings, cardboard projects, you name it. All materials provided. Open to Grades K+*Please register for each week you plan to attend*October 31. 2 events.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, October 319:00 AM—1:30 PMHoursThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Closing at 1:30pm
The Salem Public Library will be open from 9am - 1:30pm on Friday, October 31 2025
Friday, October 3110:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Jammin' With Jessica
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*Empty date from adjacent month.