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Salem Public Library (Massachusetts)

370 Essex Street ~ Salem, MA 01970 ~ 978.744.0860

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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.

2025 Upcoming Holiday/Special Event Hours
Easter, Sun, Apr 20 Library Building CLOSED
Patriots’ Day, Mon, Apr 21 Library Building CLOSED
Memorial Day Weekend, Sun, May 25 - Mon, May 26 Library Building CLOSED

Holiday Schedule for 2025


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The Salem Public Library will be CLOSED Sunday April 20 and Monday April 21 for Easter and Patriots' Day holidays.