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Salem Public Library
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, OR 97301
503-588-6315
library@cityofsalem.net
Events
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Brown Bag Book Club
07/02/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Tinker Tech Tuesday for Kids
07/02/2024 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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LIBRARIES CLOSED
07/04/2024
Library
Readers of every age are invited to be a part of the Read, Renew, Repeat 2024 Summer Reading Challenge beginning Tuesday, June 11!
Salem Reading ChallengeApplications for the library's Teen Advisory Board are open through July 8.
TAB ApplicationCultural passes give patrons access to museums and other cultural venues for free.
Cultural PassesSalem Public Library is pleased to introduce the new Library of Things (LOT) - a unique collection that offers you the chance to check out a variety of useful items.
Library of ThingsEach comes with 10 copies of the book and a set of discussion questions.
Book Group Kit ListSalem Public Library is now fine-free. Learn more about what this means for you and other library users.
Fine-Free News
Library News
Some library fees updated beginning July 1
July 1 marks the beginning of a new fiscal year for the City of Salem, which brings adjustments to the Salem Public Library fee schedule for printing, meeting rooms, and for Library of Things items returned in need of cleaning.
06/30/2024 12:04 PM
Teen Advisory Board applications open through July 8
Interested in being more involved in the Salem Public Library Teen Scene? TAB is a leadership development program for middle and high school-aged youth. Anyone entering grade 6-11 may apply.
06/18/2024 12:26 PM
Library Road Trip activity encourages exploring area libraries
Looking for a fun summer activity? Consider the 2024 Library Road Trip! Salem Public Library is part of the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS) and you are invited to have an adventure visiting at least five of the member libraries in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties!
05/31/2024 4:58 PM
Help choose the 2025 Salem Reads book
Please help choose the book for the 2025 Salem Reads: One Book, One Community project! Vote online through Monday, June 10.
05/27/2024 8:37 PM
2024 Summer Reading Challenge starts June 11 for all ages
Beginning on Tuesday, June 11, readers of all ages can track the hours they spend reading and listening to stories in order to earn book bags, free books, and chances at other prizes.
05/22/2024 9:44 PM
PINs now needed for Libby/Overdrive use
Overdrive now requires a PIN in addition to your card number to access your account in the Libby app or Library2Go online. We have some tips for you!
05/14/2024 3:23 PM