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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

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

Upcoming Holiday/Special Event Hours
Memorial Day weekend, Sunday May 28 & Monday, May 29, 2023 Library Building CLOSED
Juneteenth, Monday, June 19, 2023 Library Building CLOSED

Holiday Schedule for 2023


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The library will be CLOSED on Sunday May 28 and Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.