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Salem Public Library has closed due to COVID-19. Patrons are asked to keep materials at home until reopening. No fines will be charged. Staff are still available for you. Learn more about how to reach us and virtual services that are available 24/7. 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.

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What’s happening
Jul. 03
Independence Day Observed

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

Jul. 04
SPL Storytimes at HomeOn Facebook - @spl.oregon

Enjoy a storytime presented by one of our Salem Public Library staff members to view at home! https://www.facebook.com/spl.oregon/ #splathome New storytimes in English are posted each Monday and Saturday; new storytimes in Spanish are posted on Thursdays!

Phone: 503-588-6315

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Jul. 06
SPL Storytimes at HomeOn Facebook - @spl.oregon

Enjoy a storytime presented by one of our Salem Public Library staff members to view at home! https://www.facebook.com/spl.oregon/ #splathome New storytimes in English are posted each Monday and Saturday; new storytimes in Spanish are posted on Thursdays!

Phone: 503-588-6315

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Jul. 07
Storywalk in the ParkBush's Pasture Park
600 Mission ST SE
Salem OR 97301

Salem Public Library and Salem Parks are teaming up to encourage families to get outside, go for a walk, and share a story in the park. Follow the numbers along the trail to read the story, and share your experience with the library on Facebook or e-mail at [email protected]

Storywalk Dates and Locations:

Bush Park – June 23 to July 7

Englewood Park – July 7 to July 21

Riverfront Park – July 21 to August 4th

Phone: 503-588-6315

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Jul. 08
Quaran-Teen Book Chat3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Digital Meeting

This casual chat group focuses on a different book, book series, or book type each week. The time is split between trivia (using Kahoot), discussion of the week’s focus book, and books in general. Find out what we’re discussing on Facebook, the library website, or by event email. Sign up to get weekly notices about the Quaran-Teen Book Chat. You will get the Zoom ID by email the day before each meeting.

Phone: 503-588-6315

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Salem Public Library at Broadway
In the interest of public health, both Salem Public Library locations - Salem Public Library at Broadway and the West Salem Library Branch – are temporarily closed to the public to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Virtual Library services are available 24/7. Learn more about how to download free ebooks, eaudiobooks, and movies, do research, find information, study, and live chat with librarians at: http://bit.ly/VirtualSPL2.
1400 Broadway ST NE
Salem OR 97301
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