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September 1. 1 closure. 0 events.
Monday, September 1Closed
The Salem Public Library
September 2. 0 events.
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September 4. 1 event.
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*
Thursday, September 44:00—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* September 5. 0 events.
September 6. 3 events.
Families with children of all ages are invited to a special sensory-friendly storytime featuring Samara Cole Doyon reading her book "Next Level. " This event is free, but registration is required. Please register at: https://salemathenaeum. salsalabs.…Learn More
Families with children of all ages are invited to Salem Literary Festival's Children's Storytime at 10:00am featuring author Samara Cole Doyon reading "Next Level," illustrator Nicole Wong reading "The Beat of the Dragon Boat," and author Kalee Gwarjanski reading "Miss MacDonald Has a Farm.…Learn More
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, September 69:00—9:30 AMMayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center - 401 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Salem Literary Festival Children's Sensory-Friendly Storytime at the Community Life Center (401 Brid
Families with children of all ages are invited to a special sensory-friendly storytime featuring Samara Cole Doyon reading her book "Next Level. " This event is free, but registration is required. Please register at: https://salemathenaeum. salsalabs.…Learn MoreSaturday, September 610:00 AM—12:00 PMMayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center - 401 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
Salem Literary Festival Children's Storytime at the Community Life Center
Families with children of all ages are invited to Salem Literary Festival's Children's Storytime at 10:00am featuring author Samara Cole Doyon reading "Next Level," illustrator Nicole Wong reading "The Beat of the Dragon Boat," and author Kalee Gwarjanski reading "Miss MacDonald Has a Farm.…Learn MoreSaturday, September 610:30—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 MoreSeptember 7. 0 events.
September 8. 0 events.
September 9. 1 event.
Volunteer at the library and earn community service hours working on various projects!Dates and activities: September 9 (toy clean up), September 16 (October parade preparation), November 18 (bookmark decorating), December 16 (toy clean up)Grades…Learn More
Tuesday, September 96:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Teen Volunteer Night
Volunteer at the library and earn community service hours working on various projects!Dates and activities: September 9 (toy clean up), September 16 (October parade preparation), November 18 (bookmark decorating), December 16 (toy clean up)Grades…Learn MoreSeptember 10. 0 events.
September 11. 1 event.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*
Thursday, September 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* September 12. 0 events.
September 13. 5 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.
Saturday, September 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 MoreSelect an occurrence to register for:
10:00—10:15 AMRead to a Dog (FULL)
10:15—10:30 AMRead to a Dog (FULL)
10:30—10:45 AMRead to a Dog
10:45—11:00 AMRead to a Dog (FULL)
Saturday, September 1310:30—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.September 14. 0 events.
September 15. 0 events.
September 16. 1 event. Volunteer at the library and earn community service hours working on various projects!Dates and activities: September 9 (toy clean up), September 16 (October parade preparation), November 18 (bookmark decorating), December 16 (toy clean up)Grades…Learn More
Tuesday, September 166:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Teen Volunteer Night
Volunteer at the library and earn community service hours working on various projects!Dates and activities: September 9 (toy clean up), September 16 (October parade preparation), November 18 (bookmark decorating), December 16 (toy clean up)Grades…Learn MoreSeptember 17. 2 events.
Join the Museum of Science educators for a Robot Storytime! Following an original story reading, participants will meet a robot dog, get the chance to interact with it, and ask an educator their questions!For ages 2-7 (with caregiver). Part of our "Half Day, Hooray!" series - programs held on Wednesday half days for Salem schools.
Wednesday, September 173:00—3:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Robot Storyime (with the Museum of Science!)
Join the Museum of Science educators for a Robot Storytime! Following an original story reading, participants will meet a robot dog, get the chance to interact with it, and ask an educator their questions!For ages 2-7 (with caregiver). Part of our "Half Day, Hooray!" series - programs held on Wednesday half days for Salem schools.Wednesday, September 175:30—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
September 18. 1 event.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*
Thursday, September 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* September 19. 1 event.
Friday, September 1910:00 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!
September 20. 2 events.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
Join us in the Program Room to discuss a new graphic novel every three weeks!Grade 6+
Saturday, September 2010:30—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 203:00—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+September 21. 0 events.
September 22. 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, September 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 MoreSeptember 23. 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, September 233:30—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, September 236:30—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 MoreSeptember 24. 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, September 2410:00—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, September 246:30—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 MoreSeptember 25. 3 events.
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*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*
Thursday, September 253:45—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*Thursday, September 254:00—4:30 PMSalem Farmers' Market - 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970Community Visits , Salem, MA, 01970
CANCELED - 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* Thursday, September 257:00—8:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
SPL Adult Book Club
Nominations for this month's reading will be happening soon! Please sign up for the Adult Book Group Newsletter to stay informed.
September 26. 3 events.
Please join us on Friday 9/26 to celebrate Good Neighbor Day! We'll have drop-in activities for all ages from 10am-4pm including Mister Rogers' Neighborhood nostalgia, friendship bracelet making, kindness cards, board games, puzzles, and more! Won't you…Learn More
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 run a pizza parlor, go camping, join a pirate adventure, or 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, September 2610:00 AM—4:00 PMSPL Outside: Lawn & courtyardThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Good Neighbor Day Activities for all ages
Please join us on Friday 9/26 to celebrate Good Neighbor Day! We'll have drop-in activities for all ages from 10am-4pm including Mister Rogers' Neighborhood nostalgia, friendship bracelet making, kindness cards, board games, puzzles, and more! Won't you…Learn MoreFriday, September 2610:00—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, September 263:30—4:15 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Let's Pretend!
Would you like to run a pizza parlor, go camping, join a pirate adventure, or 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) September 27. 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, September 2710:30—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.September 28. 0 events.
September 29. 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, September 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 MoreSeptember 30. 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, September 303:30—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, September 306:30—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 MoreEmpty date from adjacent month.
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