The Community Services Department manages Salem's 90 park properties and recreation activities, the Salem Public Library, and Center 50+.

Providing Recreation and Life Enhancement Opportunities

The Community Services Department includes:

• Salem Public Library
• Center 50+
• Parks and Recreation
• Park Planning
• Natural Environment and Climate
• Homelessness/Unhoused and ADA Issues
• Youth Services
• Neighborhood Services

Salem Public Library: Books, DVDs, and Music

Salem Public Library offers over 400,000 items, including print and audio books, DVDs, and music CDs to Salem’s 157,000 residents 53 hours a week at the Main Library and 16 hours a week at the West Salem Branch.

Other services include:

• Public-use computers
• Programs for youths and adults
• Meeting rooms and one auditorium available for rent to community groups
• Monthly displays by local and regional artists
• A permanent art collection