Salem Public Library has closed its physical locations. Patrons are asked to keep materials at home until they reopen. Staff will continue to provide virtual reference and information services (e-books, movies, etc.). Check the City's
COVID-19 information center for all City service impacts.
Salem Public Library Phone Lines and Book Drops Closed
Starting March 25, 2020, library staff will no longer be on-site and available to answer phones or check in returned items at Salem Public Library at Broadway or the West Salem Library Branch. Please continue to keep your library materials until the libraries re-open and rest assured that no fines or fees will accrue during this time. If you do receive an automated overdue notice, please disregard it. No fines will be charged.
Contact us
We are still here for you. While in-person services and spaces are not available, library staff will continue to serve you through our Virtual Library services, available 24/7 from where you are. Learn more about how to download free ebooks, audiobooks and movies, do research, find information, study, and live chat with librarians at: http://bit.ly/VirtualSPL2.
Biblioteca Pública de Salem - Los teléfonos y buzones de libros están cerrados
Empezando el 25 de marzo 2020, el personal de la biblioteca ya no estará en el edificio para tomar llamadas o para regresar materiales en la Biblioteca Pública de Salem en Broadway y la Sucursal de West Salem. Por favor continúe de guardar sus materiales hasta que las bibliotecas reabran -- no se cobrará multas ni recargos durante este tiempo. Si recibe un aviso de atraso, por favor ignóralo. No se cobrarán multas.
Todavía estamos aquí para usted. Debido que los servicios en persona y los espacios bibliotecarios no están disponibles, el personal de la biblioteca continuará a servirles por nuestros Servicios Virtuales Bibliotecarios, disponibles 24/7 desde donde esté. Aprenda más sobre descargar libros electrónicos, audiolibros y películas gratuitos, buscar más información y hacer investigaciones, estudia y chat en vivo con bibliotecarios por: http://bit.ly/VirtualSPL2.
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Salem Public Library serves its community by promoting and providing opportunities for full and equal access to information and ideas, the love of reading, the joy of learning, and engagement with the arts, sciences and humanities in a safe and comfortable environment.
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The Main Library at 585 Liberty St. SE is closed for a seismic and safety renovation from February 3, 2020-Summer 2021.
Salem Public Library at Broadway is now serving as the temporary Main Library.
Services at two branches and many resources are also available online. Check hours and locations or
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