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

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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

Everyone is invited to enjoy student-created short films that tell the entire stories of Newbery award-winning books in 90 seconds. Many local entries join national contest winners for a zany, hilarious screening hosted by authors James Kennedy and Heidi Schultz. This event is free. Sign up is recommended online or at the Teen Scene Ask Here Desk. Books by James Kennedy and Heidi Schultz will be available for purchase and both authors will be available for a book signing.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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The whole family is invited to a joyful performance of singing and dancing by the Ugandan Kids Choir! This group of talented performers is touring the United States to bring awareness to children living in poverty.

Phone: 503-588-6315

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Join Penny and her puppets on a magical musical journey. This program is free and on a first come, first seated basis. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the start of the show. This replaces our regularly scheduled morning storytimes.

Phone: 503-588-6315

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Todos los niveles (estudiantes principiantes, intermedios y avanzados de inglés) pueden venir a esta clase gratuita de inglés ahora disponible semanalmente en la Biblioteca Pública de Salem. Sólo toma unos minutos para inscribirse. Asiste cuando pueda. Esta clase se enseña un instructor con experiencia de Industrias Goodwill. Disponible a través de una asociación con Industrias Goodwill y la Biblioteca Pública de Salem. All levels (beginning, intermediate, and advanced English students) are available at this free drop-in English class now available weekly at Salem Public Library. It only takes a few minutes to enroll. Attend when you can. This class is taught by an experienced instructor from Goodwill Industries. Available through a partnership with Goodwill Industries and Salem Public Library.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

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Middle and high school-aged youth are invited to come learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and more! Our experienced pen-and-paper RPG players will start from the very beginning, help you make a character, and teach you to play the game of your choice. No supplies or experience required. Sign up online or at the Teen Scene Ask Here Desk. Note: This workshop will be offered for adults (18+) on Saturday, April 13 at Salem Public Library.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

Every month, from September through May, you are invited to join the Marion County Master Gardeners for our monthly speaker. The event is generally held at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Salem Public Library. Admission is free and refreshments are provided.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

• Tiny Tots Playtime: 11:00 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Family Bedtime Storytime: 7:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

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Join other readers to discuss contemporary and classic literature. Free and open to the public.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

Thanks to our friends at Home Depot, elementary aged kids are invited to construct a special woodworking project. All tools provided. Limited spots: sign up online or at the Children's Ask Here Desk.

Phone: 503-588-6315

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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG-13; 134 minutes; 2018) A little Spring Break fun! Middle and high school-aged youth are invited to enjoy a movie on the big screen TV in Teen Scene. Fresh drinks and popcorn are served.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

Weekly games are played by National Scrabble Association Tournament rules.

Phone: 503-364-7724

Email: [email protected]

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Welcome Spring! Elementary aged kids are invited to get their hands dirty planting seeds and creating garden art.

Phone: 503-588-6315

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WYTT members write novels, short stories, memoirs, poetry, etc. The group offers participants a chance to read and listen.

Phone: 503-371-1366

Email: [email protected]

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Murder at the Poe's Raven Party - Middle and high school students, you have received an invitation to a raven party at the Poe Mansion in the gloomy crime-ridden city of Wraith’s Cove. You've heard that Eddie Raven has invited some sketchy characters and the place is in shambles, but who could resist the chance to see what will happen next? You will be both character and detective, working to gather clues and unknot a mystery as the fun begins. Poe-inspired dress is encouraged, but not necessary. This popular event is filling quickly. Sign up online or at the Teen Scene Ask Here Desk.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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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: [email protected]

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Join us for a special family showing of Ralph Wrecks the Internet! Doors open 15 minutes before the show. Seating is free to the public, and available on a first come, first seated basis.

Phone: 503-588-6315

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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

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: [email protected]

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1 p.m. Swappers with tickets admitted 2 p.m. General Public Local artists and crafters are invited to bring in their surplus to trade with other creative individuals. All items must be in usable condition, and no aerosols will be accepted, wine corks will be accepted with other supplies. Drop off materials at the 2nd floor Ask Here Desk any time from Saturday, March 22 until 1 p.m. Saturday March 30. Those who contribute items will receive a ticket admitting them to the swap at 1 p.m. on Saturday for first crack at the loot. At 2 p.m., the doors will open to the general public. Accepted supplies All donated items must be clean and usable. No aerosols or food containers accepted Wine corks will be accepted with other supplies

Phone: 503-588-6315

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Adults are encouraged to express themselves through coloring at this drop-in monthly event. A different theme is explored each month. Coloring pages and a variety of pencils, pens, and crayons are provided.

Phone: 503-588-6315

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Presented by the Society for Financial Awareness, this session looks at retirement planning strategies as well as how to understand and file for benefits. Free.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

Todos los niveles (estudiantes principiantes, intermedios y avanzados de inglés) pueden venir a esta clase gratuita de inglés ahora disponible semanalmente en la Biblioteca Pública de Salem. Sólo toma unos minutos para inscribirse. Asiste cuando pueda. Esta clase se enseña un instructor con experiencia de Industrias Goodwill. Disponible a través de una asociación con Industrias Goodwill y la Biblioteca Pública de Salem. All levels (beginning, intermediate, and advanced English students) are available at this free drop-in English class now available weekly at Salem Public Library. It only takes a few minutes to enroll. Attend when you can. This class is taught by an experienced instructor from Goodwill Industries. Available through a partnership with Goodwill Industries and Salem Public Library.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

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This group is for anyone interested in the Spanish language. All levels are welcome, and the meetings are free.

Phone: 503-779-7384

Email: [email protected]

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Every month, readers meet to discuss a current, critically-acclaimed book. Books are available for checkout at Salem Public Library's Floor 2 Ask Here desk. Books for this program are provided by the Friends of Salem Public Library and the Salem Public Library Foundation.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

• 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.
• Family Bedtime Storytime: 7:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

Learn more

Join other readers to discuss contemporary and classic literature. Free and open to the public.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

Weekly games are played by National Scrabble Association Tournament rules.

Phone: 503-364-7724

Email: [email protected]

Learn more

WYTT members write novels, short stories, memoirs, poetry, etc. The group offers participants a chance to read and listen.

Phone: 503-371-1366

Email: [email protected]

Learn more

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: [email protected]

Learn more

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: [email protected]

Learn more

More than 20,000 books, sorted by subject matter, are available for purchase at bargain prices at this annual sale. Prices range from 50 center for childrens/teen books to $1.25 for hardvoers. All topics are available and tables are refreshed throughout the sale. Sunday, April 7, the final day of the sale, is $4 Bag Day. We provide the bags!

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

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

From stand-up comedy to Bollywood-style dance, an exciting lineup of local talent will be packed into one thrilling evening for Strut Your Stuff, a showcase of local talent for performers ages 18 and older. Admission is free on a first-come, first-seated basis. Doors open by 6:30 p.m. The show is part of the library’s Spring Concert Series sponsored by the Salem Public Library Foundation.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Learn more

Play top-rated board games and hang out with other gamers. Although the Library provides games, participants are welcome to bring their favorites to share.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

More than 20,000 books, sorted by subject matter, are available for purchase at bargain prices at this annual sale. Prices range from 50 center for childrens/teen books to $1.25 for hardvoers. All topics are available and tables are refreshed throughout the sale. Sunday, April 7, the final day of the sale, is $4 Bag Day. We provide the bags!

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

More than 20,000 books, sorted by subject matter, are available for purchase at bargain prices at this annual sale. Prices range from 50 center for childrens/teen books to $1.25 for hardcovers. All topics are available and tables are refreshed throughout the sale. Sunday, April 7, the final day of the sale, is $4 Bag Day. We provide the bags!

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

For this week only, patrons can reduce their library overdue fines by bringing in non-perishables and basic need items to donate to Marion/Polk Food Share. Clear $1 in overdue fines from your library account for every canned food item donated. Donated items need to have at least a 60-day future expiration date, be commercially sealed and packaged.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

Join us for a conversation about the life cycle of a book and the decision-making involved in creating vibrant collections as we celebrate National Library Week. Give us input about what you value as a library user. Space is limited for this event, please sign up online or call the Main Library at 503-588-6315.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

Todos los niveles (estudiantes principiantes, intermedios y avanzados de inglés) pueden venir a esta clase gratuita de inglés ahora disponible semanalmente en la Biblioteca Pública de Salem. Sólo toma unos minutos para inscribirse. Asiste cuando pueda. Esta clase se enseña un instructor con experiencia de Industrias Goodwill. Disponible a través de una asociación con Industrias Goodwill y la Biblioteca Pública de Salem. All levels (beginning, intermediate, and advanced English students) are available at this free drop-in English class now available weekly at Salem Public Library. It only takes a few minutes to enroll. Attend when you can. This class is taught by an experienced instructor from Goodwill Industries. Available through a partnership with Goodwill Industries and Salem Public Library.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

Learn more

• 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.
• Family Bedtime Storytime: 7:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

Learn more

Join other readers to discuss contemporary and classic literature. Free and open to the public.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

Weekly games are played by National Scrabble Association Tournament rules.

Phone: 503-364-7724

Email: [email protected]

Learn more

WYTT members write novels, short stories, memoirs, poetry, etc. The group offers participants a chance to read and listen.

Phone: 503-371-1366

Email: [email protected]

Learn more

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.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Learn more