All upcoming Library events Nov. 13 Cancelled - Scrabble Club5:45 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Conference Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Weekly games are played by National Scrabble Association Tournament rules. Note: Scrabble Club meetings have moved to 6-9 p.m. Monday in Room 202 at Broadway Commons, 1300 Broadway St. NE. Phone: 503-364-7724 Email: [email protected] Learn more Nov. 14 Cancelled - Mid-Valley Travel Club7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Loucks Auditorium Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 NOTE: This meeting has moved to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE. Travel enthusiasts meet monthly to discuss their adventures. Each month a different presenter highlights a recent journey. Special travel tips and tricks are discussed, as well. Future meetings of the group will continue to be at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife building. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Nov. 15 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: [email protected] Learn more Storytimes at Salem LibraryChildren's Room Salem Public Library Preschool Storytime: 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Infant/Toddler Storytime: 11 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Tiny Tots Playtime: 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Nov. 16 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. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Make and Take Saturdays for Kids11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Children's Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Children and families are invited to explore their creativity and enjoy hands-on fun with a variety of open-ended crafts each Saturday. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Cancelled - Salem Area Ravelers1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Heritage Room (2nd floor) Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 NOTE: The Salem Area Ravelers meetings have moved to the IKE Box, 299 Cottage St. NE. Fiber crafters of all varieties are invited to find their tribe at this monthly drop-in stitching session. All ability levels are welcome. Novices are welcome to learn from area masters of knitting, crochet, spinning, and tatting. BYO project, or just come for conversation and inspiration. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Lego Party2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Story Rooms A ＆ B Salem Public Library The Legos are provided, so families only need to bring their imagination for this unstructured, creative exercise for ages 4 and up. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Nov. 19 Storytimes at Salem LibraryChildren's Room Salem Public Library Preschool Storytime: 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Infant/Toddler Storytime: 11 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Tiny Tots Playtime: 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Nov. 20 Cancelled - Scrabble Club5:45 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Conference Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Weekly games are played by National Scrabble Association Tournament rules. Note: Scrabble Club meetings have moved to 6-9 p.m. Monday in Room 202 at Broadway Commons, 1300 Broadway St. NE. Phone: 503-364-7724 Email: [email protected] Learn more Nov. 22 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: [email protected] Learn more NaNOWriMo Teen Challenge Write-In4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.Teen Scene Salem Public Library For middle and high school-aged writers taking the National Novel Writing Month Challenge, write-in sessions offer inspiration, snacks, prizes, and more. Phone: 503-588-6315 Storytimes at Salem LibraryChildren's Room Salem Public Library Preschool Storytime: 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Infant/Toddler Storytime: 11 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Tiny Tots Playtime: 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Nov. 23 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. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Make and Take Saturdays for Kids11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Children's Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Children and families are invited to explore their creativity and enjoy hands-on fun with a variety of open-ended crafts each Saturday. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Nov. 26 Beyond the Book: Teen Book Discussion Group4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Teen Scene Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 This month’s book: Internment by Samira Ahmed. New members welcome. Books are available to check out from the Teen Scene Ask Here Desk. Teen Scene Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] NaNoWriMo Teen Challenge Write-In4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.Teen Scene Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 For middle and high school-aged writers taking the National Novel Writing Month Challenge, write-in sessions offer inspiration, snacks, prizes, and more. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Storytimes at Salem LibraryChildren's Room Salem Public Library Preschool Storytime: 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Infant/Toddler Storytime: 11 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Tiny Tots Playtime: 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Nov. 27 Cancelled - Scrabble Club5:45 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Conference Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Weekly games are played by National Scrabble Association Tournament rules. Note: Scrabble Club meetings have moved to 6-9 p.m. Monday in Room 202 at Broadway Commons, 1300 Broadway St. NE. Phone: 503-364-7724 Email: [email protected] Learn more Nov. 28 Thanksgiving - Some city offices closed for holiday observanceCivic Center 555 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance. Nov. 29 Cancelled - 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: [email protected] Learn more Thanksgiving - Some city offices closed for holiday observanceCivic Center 555 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance. Nov. 30 Make and Take Saturdays for Kids11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Children's Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Children and families are invited to explore their creativity and enjoy hands-on fun with a variety of open-ended crafts each Saturday. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Dec. 06 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: [email protected] Learn more Dec. 07 Make and Take Saturdays for Kids11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Children's Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Children and families are invited to explore their creativity and enjoy hands-on fun with a variety of open-ended crafts each Saturday. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Dec. 13 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: [email protected] 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 Dec. 14 Read to a Pet1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.Children's Room Salem Public Library This program offers children a relaxing, non-threatening way to improve their reading skills. Visiting dogs and cats have been trained and certified as therapy animals by Paws for Love and are mellow and friendly. This is a drop-in program, so sign-ups are not necessary. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Make and Take Saturdays for Kids11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Children's Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Children and families are invited to explore their creativity and enjoy hands-on fun with a variety of open-ended crafts each Saturday. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Dec. 20 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: [email protected] Learn more Dec. 21 Make and Take Saturdays for Kids11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Children's Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Children and families are invited to explore their creativity and enjoy hands-on fun with a variety of open-ended crafts each Saturday. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Lego Party2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Story Rooms A ＆ B Salem Public Library The Legos are provided, so families only need to bring their imagination for this unstructured, creative exercise for ages 4 and up. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Dec. 25 Christmas City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance. Learn more Dec. 27 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: [email protected] 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 Dec. 28 Make and Take Saturdays for Kids11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Children's Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Children and families are invited to explore their creativity and enjoy hands-on fun with a variety of open-ended crafts each Saturday. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Jan. 01 New Year's Day City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance. Jan. 03 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: [email protected] Learn more Jan. 04 Make and Take Saturdays for Kids11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Children's Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Children and families are invited to explore their creativity and enjoy hands-on fun with a variety of open-ended crafts each Saturday. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Jan. 10 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: [email protected] Learn more Jan. 11 Read to a Pet1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.Children's Room Salem Public Library This program offers children a relaxing, non-threatening way to improve their reading skills. Visiting dogs and cats have been trained and certified as therapy animals by Paws for Love and are mellow and friendly. This is a drop-in program, so sign-ups are not necessary. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Make and Take Saturdays for Kids11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Children's Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Children and families are invited to explore their creativity and enjoy hands-on fun with a variety of open-ended crafts each Saturday. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Jan. 17 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: [email protected] Learn more Jan. 18 Make and Take Saturdays for Kids11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Children's Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Children and families are invited to explore their creativity and enjoy hands-on fun with a variety of open-ended crafts each Saturday. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Lego Party2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Story Rooms A ＆ B Salem Public Library The Legos are provided, so families only need to bring their imagination for this unstructured, creative exercise for ages 4 and up. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance. Jan. 24 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: [email protected] Learn more Jan. 25 Make and Take Saturdays for Kids11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Children's Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Children and families are invited to explore their creativity and enjoy hands-on fun with a variety of open-ended crafts each Saturday. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Jan. 31 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: [email protected] Learn more Feb. 01 Make and Take Saturdays for Kids11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Children's Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Children and families are invited to explore their creativity and enjoy hands-on fun with a variety of open-ended crafts each Saturday. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Next
