What’s happening Aug. 17 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 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 Libraries Rock! End-of-Summer Teen Party7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Teen Scene Salem Public Library 585 Liberty ST SE Salem OR 97301 Summer Reading Club members of middle or high school-age who read and reported 20+ hours of reading are invited to this after-hours party. You will find activities, crafts, games, music, movies, snacks, and other fun inside. To celebrate our Libraries Rock! theme, we will have live music this year provided by the Royals from the RiverCity Rock Star Academy! If you are a 20+ hour reader, this is the first chance to choose the free book you earned this summer. This is an after-hours event, so everyone should use the Teen Scene entrance to get in. Phone: 503-588-6315 Email: [email protected] Aug. 18 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. 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 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] Next
