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Salem Public Library
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, OR 97301
503-588-6315
library@cityofsalem.net
Events
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Discovery Kids: Digital Workshop with Sesame Street
12/13/2025 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Read to a Pet
12/13/2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Adult Game Day
12/13/2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Library
Explore "Remarkably Bright Creatures" with discussions, events, and activities in February 2026.
Read the BookAccess unlimited digital comics with Comics Plus! Free with your Salem Public Library card.
Access Comic PlusSalem Public Library is pleased to introduce the new Library of Things (LOT) - a unique collection that offers you the chance to check out a variety of useful items.
Library of ThingsCultural passes give patrons access to museums and other cultural venues for free.
Cultural PassesBook a one-on-one appointment with library staff. Help available in English and Spanish.
Make an AppointmentLearn a new language with Transparent Language! Free with your Salem Public Library card.
Transparent Language
Library News
Cozy Up Winter Reading Program
Pre-readers, kids and teens are invited to cozy up with some good books this December.
11/26/2025 3:06 PM
Salem Public Library to expand hours on November 10
Following community support for the May 2025 Salem Livability Levy, the City is expanding hours the Salem Public Library is open. Beginning November 10, both the Main Library and the West Salem Branch will be open longer to give the community more access to programs, services, and meeting spaces.
10/27/2025 9:54 AM
Remarkably Bright Creatures is the 2026 book for Salem Reads: One Book, One Community!
Remarkably Bright Creatures, the runaway best-seller by author Shelby Van Pelt, is the book selection of the 2026 Salem Reads: One Book, One Community project in February 2026.
10/06/2025 7:38 PM
Help Build a Community Altar for Día de los Muertos
Salem Public Library invites you to bring in items to be added to a community ofrenda during the month of October.
09/29/2025 8:45 PM