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Salem Reads 2026: Read the Book. Discuss the Topics. Enjoy the Programs

Salem Reads 2026 featuring Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt gets underway on Tuesday, February 3 at Salem Public Library. The community-wide reading project is sponsored by the Salem Public Library Foundation.
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Take Part in the Great Kindness Challenge at Salem Public Library!

Salem Public Library encourages Salem-area kids and teens to spread kindness this January!
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Center 50+ Closure Information & Reduced Hours (Christmas & New Year's)

New Year's Day (City-Observed Holiday)

LIBRARIES CLOSED

2

English as a Second Language Beginner Class

2:00 PMBook BINGO for Kids

3

11:00 AMRussian Storytime/Время Сказки (на русском)

2:00 PMDrop-In Crafts for Kids: Kindness Cards

4

10:00 AMDrop-In Crafts for Kids: Kindness Cards

5

3:30 PMCitizenship Test Preparation Class

6

11:00 AMYouth Coordinated Entry Program Visit

4:30 PMTinker Tech Tuesday for Kids

6:30 PMSouthwest Association of Neighbors Meeting

7

7:30 AMWest Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board Meeting

7:30 AMWest Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board Meeting

10:00 AMSalem Reads: Book Giveaway

10:15 AMPreschool Storytime

11:00 AMInfant/Toddler Storytime

4:00 PMHora de Cuentos en español

6:00 PMCity Council - Special Meeting

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11:00 AMPrograms for Accessible Learning (PAL)

2:00 PMParks and Recreation Advisory Board

6:15 PMGrant Neighborhood Association Meeting

6:30 PMSouth Gateway Neighborhood Association Meeting

9

10:15 AMPreschool Storytime

11:00 AMInfant/Toddler Storytime

3:00 PMEnglish as a Second Language Beginner Class

10

11:00 AMDiscovery Kids Preschool Activity

1:00 PMRead to a Pet

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3:30 PMCitizenship Test Preparation Class

6:00 PMCity Council Meeting

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10:00 AMSoutheast Mill Creek Association Meeting

11:00 AMYouth Coordinated Entry Program Visit

4:30 PMTinker Tech Tuesday for Kids

5:30 PMPlanning Commission

6:00 PMFaye Wright Neighborhood Association Meeting

6:30 PMNortheast Neighbors Neighborhood Association Meeting

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10:15 AMPreschool Storytime

11:00 AMInfant/Toddler Storytime

11:00 AMClimate Action Plan Committee Meeting

11:30 AMSalem Public Art Commission Meeting

5:00 PMSalem Public Library Advisory Board Meeting

5:30 PMHearings Officer

6:00 PMHuman Rights Commission

6:00 PMBudget Committee Meeting

6:30 PMSouth Central Association of Neighbors Meeting

6:30 PMMorningside Neighborhood Association Meeting

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12:00 PMCANCELLED - Solid Waste Committee Meeting

12:30 PMPainted Barn Quilt Workshop

1:30 PMSensory Storytime

3:30 PMCity Council Rules Committee

5:30 PMHistoric Landmarks Commission

6:00 PMNorthgate Neighborhood Association Meeting

6:00 PMCultural and Tourism Promotion Advisory Board Monthly Meeting

7:00 PMSunnyslope Neighborhood Association Meeting

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10:15 AMPreschool Storytime

11:00 AMInfant/Toddler Storytime

3:00 PMEnglish as a Second Language Beginner Class

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11:00 AMLEGO Party for Kids

1:00 PMBest Books 2025

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (City-Observed Holiday)

LIBRARIES CLOSED

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9:00 AMAcrylic Painting Classes

11:00 AMYouth Coordinated Entry Program Visit

3:00 PMStudy with Snacks for Teens

4:00 PMCANCELLED - Finance Committee Meeting

4:30 PMTinker Tech Tuesday for Kids

6:00 PMCANDO Meeting

6:30 PMCommunity Police Review Board

7:00 PMNorth East Salem Community Association Meeting

21

Ukulele Courses

10:15 AMPreschool Storytime

11:00 AMInfant/Toddler Storytime

3:00 PMStudy with Snacks for Teens

4:00 PMDescubrimientos para preescolares: Taller digital con Sesame Street en español

6:00 PMJan 2026 Airport Advisory Commission Meeting

6:30 PMAny Book Club

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12:00 PMBond Oversight Committee

12:00 PMDowntown Advisory Board Meeting

3:00 PMStudy with Snacks for Teens

5:30 PMQuarterly Neighborhood Association Chair Meeting

5:30 PMQuarterly Neighborhood Association Chair Meeting

23

10:15 AMPreschool Storytime

11:00 AMInfant/Toddler Storytime

3:00 PMEnglish as a Second Language Beginner Class

3:00 PMStudy with Snacks for Teens

24

9:00 AMRetirement Conference Voyage (2026)

1:00 PMReading Buddies

2:00 PMAdult Game Day

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3:30 PMCitizenship Test Preparation Class

5:15 PMExecutive Session of the Salem City Council

6:00 PMCity Council Meeting

6:00 PMUrban Renewal Agency Meeting

6:00 PMSalem Housing Authority Commission Meeting

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10:30 AMDiscover Your Roots: Genealogy Workshop

11:00 AMYouth Coordinated Entry Program Visit

4:00 PMTeen Create & Connect

4:30 PMTinker Tech Tuesday for Kids

5:30 PMHearings Officer

6:30 PMSouth East Salem Neighborhood Association

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10:15 AMPreschool Storytime

11:00 AMInfant/Toddler Storytime

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30

10:15 AMPreschool Storytime

11:00 AMInfant/Toddler Storytime

2:00 PMCreative Kids: Kindness Bracelets and Keychains

3:00 PMEnglish as a Second Language Beginner Class

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2:00 PMThe Trees Around You with Author Casey Clapp

Events

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16

Story Room A at Salem Public Library

Preschool Storytime

10:15 AM - 10:40 AM
Jan

16

Story Room A at Salem Public Library

Infant/Toddler Storytime

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Jan

16

Collaboration Studio at Salem Public Library

English as a Second Language Beginner Class

03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Jan

17

Story Rooms A&B at Salem Public Library

LEGO Party for Kids

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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