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Thursday, January 1Closed
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Tuesday, January 66:30—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 this winter: January 6 (Toy Clean Up), February 19 (Letter Writing) & March 24 (Toy Clean Up). Grades 6-127
Wednesday, January 75:30—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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Friday, January 910:00 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, January 1010:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
CANCELED - Read to a Dog (4 events, all full)
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 AMCANCELED - Read to a Dog
10:15—10:30 AMCANCELED - Read to a Dog
10:30—10:45 AMCANCELED - Read to a Dog
10:45—11:00 AMCANCELED - Read to a Dog
Saturday, January 103:00—3:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Rave (Session 1)
Drop by with your little one for music, dancing and bubbles. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pacifier)!For ages 0-3 (with caregiver).Saturday, January 103:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Rave (Session 2)
Drop by with your little one for music, dancing and bubbles. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pacifier)!For ages 0-3 (with caregiver).11
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Monday, January 1212:00—12:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Early Learning Playgroup
This playgroup is designed for mixed-age children to explore, learn, and play in a dynamic environment that encourages collaboration and creativity through music, storytelling, games, and engaging play!Age 2+ (with caregiver)Presented by the CFCE of the North Shore.…Learn More13
Tuesday, January 136:30—7:30 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Cocoa and Crafting
Marshmallows, chocolate, peppermint, oh my! Mix up a sweet drink using our hot chocolate bar then relax with a craft. Grades 5-1214
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Saturday, January 1710:30—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.18
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Monday, January 19Closed
The Salem Public Library
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Tuesday, January 2010:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Sensory Bins: Little Learners
Explore and learn through tactile play with our big sensory bins. Bins may include rainbow rice, water, lentils, toys, natural objects and more. Age 18 months to 3 years (with caregiver)*Please register for each week you plan to attend*Tuesday, January 203:30—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, January 206:30—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 More21
Wednesday, January 2110:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs
A six-week signing play class with fun games and songs which focus on developmental skills and teaching basic Baby Sign language. (Week 7 will be a signing storytime with Beebo the bear!)For ages 6 mo - 24 months. *Register once for the whole 7-week s…Learn MoreWednesday, January 216:30—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Cozy Embroidery Course
Join Ms. Kate for an 8-week embroidery workshop and learn a new skill in a relaxing environment! Participants will learn a series of embroidery stitches and gradually build skills as they complete a cute embroidery sampler to keep or gift. During the first meeting each participant will receive a kit containing everything needed to complete the project, which they can bring home each week after class to continue working on their piece.…Learn More22
Thursday, January 223:45—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*23
Friday, January 2310:00 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, January 2310:00—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*24
Saturday, January 2410:30—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, January 243:00—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! Copies are available in the Children's Room. On January 24th we'll discuss 5 Worlds by Alexis Siegel!Grade 6+25
Sunday, January 252:00—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Salem Public Library's Annual Seed Swap
Everyone is invited to drop by between 2-4pm and bring saved seeds or extra seeds from 2025 to swap with fellow garden enthusiasts. New gardeners are welcome to come and select some starter seeds. Join us to share gardening tips and suggestions as we…Learn More26
Monday, January 2610:00—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 MoreMonday, January 2612:00—12:45 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Early Learning Playgroup
This playgroup is designed for mixed-age children to explore, learn, and play in a dynamic environment that encourages collaboration and creativity through music, storytelling, games, and engaging play!Age 2+ (with caregiver)Presented by the CFCE of the North Shore.…Learn More27
Tuesday, January 2710:00—10:30 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Sensory Bins: Little Learners
Explore and learn through tactile play with our big sensory bins. Bins may include rainbow rice, water, lentils, toys, natural objects and more. Age 18 months to 3 years (with caregiver)*Please register for each week you plan to attend*Tuesday, January 273:30—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, January 276:30—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 More28
Wednesday, January 2810:00—11:00 AMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Baby Signs
A six-week signing play class with fun games and songs which focus on developmental skills and teaching basic Baby Sign language. (Week 7 will be a signing storytime with Beebo the bear!)For ages 6 mo - 24 months. *Register once for the whole 7-week s…Learn MoreWednesday, January 282:30—4:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Cardboard Crafternoon (Half Day, Hooray!)
Use our cardboard boxes and tubes to create your own masterpiece at this drop-in program!Open to all ages (with caregiver). Part of our "Half Day, Hooray!" series.Wednesday, January 286:30—8:00 PMChildren's Program Room - Ground FloorThe Salem Public Library370 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970
Cozy Embroidery Course
Join Ms. Kate for an 8-week embroidery workshop and learn a new skill in a relaxing environment! Participants will learn a series of embroidery stitches and gradually build skills as they complete a cute embroidery sampler to keep or gift. During the first meeting each participant will receive a kit containing everything needed to complete the project, which they can bring home each week after class to continue working on their piece.…Learn More29
Thursday, January 293:45—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, January 297:00—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 "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Please sign up for the Adult Book Group Newsletter to stay informed.30
Friday, January 3010:00—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*31
Saturday, January 3110:30—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.