Volunteer at the Library

Volunteers help make Salem Public Library a great place to play, learn, and grow. To find out how you can be a part of our volunteer team, please attend one of the orientation sessions.

​​Volunteer Orientation

6–6:30 p.m. | Third Thursday of every  other month, beginning January 2018​ | Heritage Room

Meet some great people, learn about the process of becoming a volunteer, and find out about the current volunteer needs.

Volunteer opportunities at Salem Public Library

Please note that opportunities may vary depending on the Library’s current operational needs. For more information about current opportunities, please attend an orientation session or contact us at [email protected].

​Youth Services

  • Children’s
    • Discovery Room
    • Special events
  • Teen
    • Special events
    • Teen Advisory Board

Circulation Services

  • Shelving materials
  • Clearing tables
  • Pulling “on-hold” materials

Adult Services

  • WVGS volunteer​

Technical Services

  • Book repair
  • CD/DVD cleaning

West Salem Branch Library

  • Shelving materials

Contact us

Main Library Salem Public Library
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
585 Liberty ST SE
Salem OR 97301
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