Youth & Families

​You can help the young people in our community to develop their skills and interests. The City of Salem is committed to investing in the next generation. Through direct support and partnership, the City provides recreation activities, service learning opportunities, and other programs for the young people of Salem and their families.

What's happening
Oct. 18
Annual Fall Book Sale10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Anderson Rooms A＆B
Salem Public Library
585 Liberty ST SE
Salem OR 97301

Friends of Salem Public Library Annual Fall Book Sale - 20,000+ books sorted by subject - Specialty Collection with individually prices rare and collectible books featuring a Mark Twin collection - Silent auction of miscellaneous items, artwork, and retired Children’s Discovery Room items Friends Night at the Fall Book Sale—4-8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 17 (Memberships available at the door) Fall Book Sale—10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. October 18 and 19 $4-Bag Day—1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, October 20 Proceeds support programs at the Salem Public Library.

Phone: 503-588-6315

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

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Storytimes at Salem LibraryChildren's Room
Salem Public Library

  • Preschool Storytime: 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
  • Infant/Toddler Storytime: 11 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
  • Tiny Tots Playtime: 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

    • Phone: 503-588-6315

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Oct. 19
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.

Phone: 503-588-6315

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Make and Take Saturdays for Kids11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Children's Room
Salem Public Library
585 Liberty ST SE
Salem OR 97301

Children and families are invited to explore their creativity and enjoy hands-on fun with a variety of open-ended crafts each Saturday.

Phone: 503-588-6315

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Neighborhood Enhancement Division
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
555 Liberty ST SE RM 305
Salem OR 97301
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