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Things to Do in Salem May. 25 Toddler/Lapsit Storytime11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.Salem Public Library Lapsit and Toddler Storytimes are just right for parents with babies and toddlers through age 2 ½ to enjoy together. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: library@cityofsalem.net Learn more Tech Trek1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.Plaza Room Salem Public Library Drop in on any Friday to discuss your technology questions and computer conundrums with Salem Public Library’s talented technology center staff. Bring your own laptop, smartphone, tablet, or ereader. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: library@cityofsalem.net Learn more Tinker Tech Time3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.Story Room A Salem Public Library An afterschool drop-in program. Kids in grades 2–5 with an adult are invited to check out Tinker Tech kits for 30-minute sessions each Friday afternoon for use in the library. There are a limited number of kits available and are first-come, first reserved. A library card is required. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: library@cityofsalem.net Learn more Bucket of Words: Teen Writing Group4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.Teen Scene Salem Public Library This group offers snacks, silliness, and writing support for aspiring teen authors. Each meeting includes a "quick write" prompt and sharing as well as the opportunity for peer critiques. New members are always welcome. Phone: 503-588-6315 May. 26 Family All-Ages Storytime10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m.Salem Public Library Children of all ages are invited to bring their grown-ups for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement. This program is replaced by Discovery Kids: Preschool Art and Science on the 2nd Saturday of the month from October to March (See the calendar for additional details). Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: library@cityofsalem.net Learn more
City Council & Meetings May. 25 Human Rights Community Awareness Task Force meeting 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.City Manager’s Conference Room Civic Center 555 Liberty ST SE RM 220 Salem OR 97301 Meeting of the Human Rights Commission Community Awareness Task Force Agenda: Human Rights Community Awareness Task Force meeting agenda for May 25, 2018 Phone: 503-540-2371 Email: gbennett@cityofsalem.net This is an open, public meeting at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-540-2371 at least two business days prior to the meeting. Salem Public Art Commission Collection Subcommittee Meeting2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Traffic Control Conference Room Civic Center 555 Liberty ST SE RM 325 Salem OR 97301 Regularly scheduled Collections Subcommittee meeting Agenda: Salem Public Art Commission Subcommittee Agenda for May 25, 2018 Phone: 503-540-2426 Email: cbusch@cityofsalem.net This is an open, public meeting at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-540-2426 at least two business days prior to the meeting. May. 28 Memorial Day Observance City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance. May. 29 Urban Renewal Agency Meeting6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.Council Chambers 555 Liberty ST SE RM 240 Salem OR 97301 Regular Meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency Agenda: https://salem.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Phone: 503-588-6097 Email: cityrecorder@cityofsalem.net This is an open, public meeting at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-588-6097 at least two business days prior to the meeting. Cancelled - Salem Housing Authority Commission Meeting6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.Council Chambers 555 Liberty ST SE RM 240 Salem OR 97301 Regular meeting of the Salem Housing Authority. Agenda: An agenda for this meeting is not yet available. Meeting Minutes: https://salem.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Phone: 503-373-3816 Email: dgarrison@cityofsalem.net This is an open, public meeting at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-373-3816 at least two business days prior to the meeting.
