Library

Express Service at the Salem Public Library's Main Library is tentatively set to open to the public on Friday, October 1.  

Salem residents can visit from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday for browsing, holds pickup, and limited public computer use. Curbside Service by appointment will continue to be available from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 1-3 p.m. Sundays. The outdoor book return at the Main Library is available 24/7.

Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks and other virtual library services are available.

Check the City's COVID-19 information center for all City service impacts.

Access your Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS) account to renew items, check on holds and fines or find out if the item you want is available.

​Search the catalog or access your CCRLS account

​​Schedule a Curbside Visit

What’s happening
Oct. 02
Storytime Live Streaming Event10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.Virtual Meeting

Families with toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join Youth Services staff for special monthly LIVE storytimes online. Early, literacy-rich storytimes are fun ways for families to help their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers get ready to learn to read when they start elementary school. Sign up to receive a Zoom meeting invitation.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Learn more

Nov. 06
Storytime Live Streaming Event10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.Virtual Meeting

Families with toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join Youth Services staff for special monthly LIVE storytimes online. Early, literacy-rich storytimes are fun ways for families to help their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers get ready to learn to read when they start elementary school. Sign up to receive a Zoom meeting invitation.

Phone: 503-588-6315

Learn more

Nov. 11
Veteran's Day - Some City offices closed for holiday observance

City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance.

Nov. 25
Thanksgiving - Some City offices closed for holiday observance

City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance.

Nov. 26
Thanksgiving - Some City offices closed for holiday observance

City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance.

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Salem Public Library
Express Service at the Salem Public Library’s Main Library is tentatively set to open to the public on Friday, October 1.

Salem residents can visit from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday for browsing, holds pickup, and limited public computer use. Curbside Service by appointment will continue to be available from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 1-3 p.m. Sundays. The outdoor book return at the Main Library is available 24/7.

Virtual Library services are available 24/7. Download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and movies, do research, find information, study and contact staff.
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