Library

Express Service for browsing and check out, holds pickup, and limited public computer use is available at Salem Public Library's Main Library, 585 Liberty ST SE.  Express Service is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Masks worn over the mouth and nose are required at all times inside the library.

Curbside Service by appointment is available from 12-3 p.m. Sundays. The library is closed to the public on Curbside Service days.

The outdoor book return at the Main Library is available 24/7.

The West Salem Branch will remain closed to the public until further notice. 

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
Dec. 04
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. https://form.cityofsalem.net/s3/Storytime-Live-at-SPL to receive a Zoom meeting invitation.

Phone: 503-588-6315

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Dec. 24
Christmas Eve - Some City offices closed for holiday observance.

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

Dec. 25
Christmas Day

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

Dec. 31
New Year's Eve - Some City offices closed for holiday observance.

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

Jan. 01
New Year's Day

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 Hours (library building open to the public):

Tuesday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Curbside Service Hours (by appointment only; library building closed to the public):
Sunday 12-3 p.m.

Monday CLOSED

Virtual Library services are available 24/7. Download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and movies, do research, find information, and study.
585 Liberty ST SE
Salem OR 97301
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