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2019 Salem Reads Kicks Off offers events, activities throughout February

January 11, 2019

Good Morning, Midnight, a novel by Lily Brooks-Dalton will be the third annual Salem Reads book. The Salem Public Library Foundation, which sponsors the annual community-wide reading program, encourages all community members to read the book and get ready to participate in discussions and events throughout February 2019.

Library Highlights Best Books of 2018

January 7, 2019

This lively, annual program features local librarians sharing great reads. The event will include book giveaways, booklists, and light refreshments.

Kids and Families are Encouraged to Snuggle up and Read this February

January 3, 2019

Kids of all ages and their grown-ups are encouraged to read for at least 15 minutes each day during the month of February. Mark off or color in each day you read as a family or individually during the month of February, and bring your completed reading calendar to the Youth Services Ask Here desk in March to claim a free book for each participating child.

Library Offers Winter Break Fun for Children and Teens

December 21, 2018

From making gifts to active games, Salem Public Library offers loads of fun, free events for children and teens during Winter Break. Most activities are first-come, first served. Some require advance sign-up.

The Great Screen-Free Challenge

December 1, 2018

Kids who take the screen-free pledge to go screen-free for 7 days (and keep it) will be treated to the Kids’ Late Night Party: Harry Potter Edition, the Sequel, a fun-filled evening of crafts, activities, and treats from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, January 25 on Floors 2 and 3 at Salem Public Library.

Uniquely Original Concert Showcases Local Singer/songwriters

November 30, 2018

Four area singer/songwriters will join together for a night of music on Friday, December 7 in Loucks Auditorium.

Library Works to Maintain Dynamic Collection

November 30, 2018

The City of Salem Library works to keep its collection up to date with relevant, timely, and popular choices as defined by the Salem community. Collection maintenance helps create a vibrant, appealing collection that meets the community’s needs and it frees up shelf space for the constant arrival of the new materials.

2019 Salem Reads Book Title Announced

November 16, 2018

Third Annual Mushroom Show Coming to Salem Public Library

November 2, 2018

The 3rd Annual Mushroom Show provides a golden opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of mushrooms and fungi on Saturday, November 10, from noon to 5 p.m. The free show, presented by the Willamette Valley Mushroom Society, is held at the Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty Street SE. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions, find answers, and chat about fungi with people who know and love them, and attend special presentations and workshops about mushrooms.

Little Big Band to Perform at Salem Public Library

October 31, 2018

Salem’s own Little Big Band will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 2 at Salem Public Library’s Loucks Auditorium, 585 Liberty Street SE. The program will include many styles of jazz and a few modern twists on pop tunes.

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