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370 Essex Street ~ Salem, MA 01970 ~ 978.744.0860

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The Adult Book Club. The Salem Public Library Adult Book Club meets online monthly to discuss the latest book selection. Please contact the library to sign up for updates.

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Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Per Board of Library Trustees policy, masks are required for entry into the Children's Room, for In-Person Programs, and for 1-on-1 Staff Assistance. Masks are encouraged in all other parts of the library.

The Children’s Room, Reference Room and Stacks close 15 minutes before Main Desk.

Upcoming Holiday/Special Event Hours
Indigenous Peoples Day, Monday, October 10, 2022 Library Building CLOSED
Delayed Opening, Friday, October 21, 2022 Library Building OPEN 3 PM - 5 PM

Holiday Schedule for 2022

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