All upcoming Library events Jul. 20 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 Salem Area Ravelers1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Heritage Room (2nd floor) Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 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] Cancelled - 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 Jul. 23 CET presents: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Loucks Auditorium Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Children's Educational Theater presents an adaptation of the C.S. Lewis classic: "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Free tickets will be available at 10 a.m. the day of the performance at the Children's Ask Here Desk. Doors open 15 minutes prior to the show. Tickets become invalid 10 minutes before the performance and empty seats are made available to others. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Free English Classes/Clases de inglés gratis2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Plaza Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 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 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 Jul. 24 Literary Discussion Group1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Plaza Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Join other readers to discuss contemporary and classic literature. Free and open to the public. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Wednesdays with the Stars: Movies in Teen Scene3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Teen Scene Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 This week's movie: Apollo 13(PG; 140 minutes; 1995) Teens are invited to kick back in Teen Scene and enjoy free weekly movies. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] CET presents: "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe"7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Loucks Auditorium Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Children's Educational Theater presents an adaptation of the C.S. Lewis classic: "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Free tickets will be available at 10 a.m. the day of the performance at the Children's Ask Here Desk. Doors open 15 minutes prior to the show. Tickets become invalid 10 minutes before the performance and empty seats are made available to others. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more 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. Phone: 503-364-7724 Email: [email protected] Learn more Jul. 25 Writers Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Plaza Room Salem Public Library 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 Lost in Space: Escape Room-Style Challenge for Teens6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Anderson Rooms A＆B Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Working in teams of 3-5, middle and high school students will solve a series of puzzles to save themselves from certain doom. Free. Space is limited. Sign up in advance online or at the Teen Scene Ask Here Desk. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Jul. 26 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: [email protected] Learn more Cool Down Family Films: Little Mermaid. 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Loucks Auditorium Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 A mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain in an attempt to become human and win a prince's love. 83 minutes; Rated G. Doors open 15 minutes before the show. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Maker Fridays for Teens3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Teen Scene Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Middle and high school-aged youth are invited to drop in for hands-on maker projects of all kinds. Each week features a new project or projects! Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] 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 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 Jul. 27 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 Alien Adventure Escape Room-Style Challenge: Adult Edition2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Anderson Rooms A＆B Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Working in teams of 3-5, adults ages 18+ will solve a series of puzzles to save themselves from advancing aliens. Free. Space is limited. Sign up online or at the Floor 2 Ask Here Desk. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Rediscovering Coloring2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Heritage Room (2nd floor) Salem Public Library 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 Email: [email protected] Learn more Jul. 30 Intergalactic Lego Party2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Anderson Rooms A＆B Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Build an out of this world Lego creation, and then come to the microphone and present it! Legos are provided for use during the program. Ages 5 & up. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Learn more Cancelled - Free English Classes/Clases de inglés gratis2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Plaza Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 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 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 Jul. 31 Literary Discussion Group1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Plaza Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Join other readers to discuss contemporary and classic literature. Free and open to the public. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Wednesdays with the Stars: Movies in Teen Scene3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Teen Scene Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 This week's movie: Solo: A Star Wars Story(PG-13; 135 minutes; 2018) Teens are invited to kick back in Teen Scene and enjoy free weekly movies. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] 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. Phone: 503-364-7724 Email: [email protected] Learn more Aug. 01 Writers Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Plaza Room Salem Public Library 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 Night of 1,000 Stars: Teen Talent Showcase6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Loucks Auditorium Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Everyone is invited to come and enjoy as talented middle and high school-aged youth team up for a night of entertainment and fun at Salem Public Library. Performers have been selected through audition. The show is free and open to the public, with seating on first-come, first-seated basis. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Aug. 02 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: [email protected] Learn more Maker Fridays for Teens3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Teen Scene Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Middle and high school-aged youth are invited to drop in for hands-on maker projects of all kinds. Each week features a new project or projects! Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] 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: librar[email protected] Learn more Aug. 03 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 Explore Earth ... And Beyond: Activities for All Ages1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Salem Public Library Main Branch 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Everyone is invited for a library-wide exploration of the universe around us, packed with crafts, activities, hands-on science, and interesting presentations. Free on a drop-in basis. Parking will be free for the day. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Tabletop Gaming for Grown-Ups2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Heritage Room (2nd floor) Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 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] Aug. 06 Cancelled - Free English Classes/Clases de inglés gratis2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Plaza Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 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 The Salem Spanish Language Group6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Conference Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 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] Learn more Books for Dessert7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Plaza Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 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] 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 Aug. 07 Literary Discussion Group1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Plaza Room Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Join other readers to discuss contemporary and classic literature. Free and open to the public. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Wednesdays with the Stars: Movies in Teen Scene3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Teen Scene Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 This week's movie: A Dog's Purpose(PG; 120 minutes; 2017) Teens are invited to kick back in Teen Scene and enjoy free weekly movies. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] 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. Phone: 503-364-7724 Email: [email protected] Learn more Aug. 08 Writers Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.Plaza Room Salem Public Library 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 Mid-Valley Travel Club7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Loucks Auditorium Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 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] Aug. 09 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: [email protected] Learn more Maker Fridays for Teens3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Teen Scene Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Middle and high school-aged youth are invited to drop in for hands-on maker projects of all kinds. Each week features a new project or projects! Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] 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 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 Next
