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Past events

  • 2026-05-02T10:30:00-05:00
  • 2026-05-02T11:00:00-05:00
  • Salem Public Library's Children's Section
May

2

Saturday

May 02, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Join us Saturday, May 2nd, at 10:30 AM as local author, Rachel Johnson, reads her book “Mrs. Johnson and the Chocolate Conundrum”! This event is appropriate for all ages and will take place in the children’s section of the library. Here is a short synopsis of her book: “Ever wondered where chocolate comes from? How do the sweet chocolate confectioneries we buy at the store get made? Join Mrs. Johnson and her class as they tackle this conundrum and explore the chocolate-making process from start to finish." This program is free. There is no library card or fee required to participate.

  • 2026-04-23T18:00:00-05:00
  • 2026-04-23T19:30:00-05:00
  • Salem Public Library North Basement Meeting Room
April

23

Thursday

Apr 23, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM

This is an all ages STEAM event intended just for the FUN of celebrating America's 250th anniversary!

  • 2026-04-15T13:00:00-05:00
  • 2026-04-15T14:00:00-05:00
  • Salem Public Library
April

15

Wednesday

Apr 15, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Calling all book lovers! Come Join us in the meeting room at 1 PM for the next meeting of our monthly book club. Not sure how to participate? Feel free to ask a librarian at the circulation desk or call 573-729-4331. There is NO library card or fee required! All we ask if you bring some title recommendations for future reads.

  • 2026-04-08T10:30:00-05:00
  • 2026-04-08T23:59:59-05:00
  • Salem Public Library North Basement Meeting Room
April

8

Wednesday

Apr 08, 2026 from 10:30 AM

Recollections is a revival of the library's older adult program, an opportunity to gather and share memories on a central theme. While anyone is welcome, content is designed for those who are at least 60 years of age. Programs will be held in the library's downstairs meeting room at 10:30 AM on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Please use the outside ramp or stairs on the north side of the building. Library membership is not required and there is no fee for participation.

  • 2026-03-18T13:00:00-05:00
  • 2026-03-18T14:00:00-05:00
  • Salem Public Library
March

18

Wednesday

Mar 18, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Calling all book lovers! Come Join us in the meeting room at 1 PM for the next meeting of our monthly book club. Not sure how to participate? Feel free to ask a librarian at the circulation desk or call 573-729-4331. There is NO library card or fee required! All we ask if you bring some title recommendations for future reads.

  • 2026-03-11T10:30:00-05:00
  • 2026-03-11T23:59:59-05:00
  • Salem Public Library North Basement Meeting Room
March

11

Wednesday

Mar 11, 2026 from 10:30 AM

Recollections is a revival of the library's older adult program, an opportunity to gather and share memories on a central theme. While anyone is welcome, content is designed for those who are at least 60 years of age. Programs will be held in the library's downstairs meeting room at 10:30 AM on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Please use the outside ramp or stairs on the north side of the building. Library membership is not required and there is no fee for participation.

  • 2026-03-10T22:30:00-05:00
  • 2026-03-10T23:00:00-05:00
March

10

Tuesday

Mar 10, 2026 from 10:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Our preschool program for February will be held on WEDNESDAY, February 11th from 10:30AM -11:00AM in our children's section. This program is designed for ages birth through 6 years old. It is free to participate and no library card is required. We hope you will join us for fun and exciting stories!

  • 2026-02-16T00:00:00-06:00
  • 2026-02-16T23:59:59-06:00
February

16

Monday

Feb 16, 2026

The Library will be closed in observance of President's Day

  • 2026-02-11T10:30:00-06:00
  • 2026-02-11T23:59:59-06:00
  • Salem Public Library North Basement Meeting Room
February

11

Wednesday

Feb 11, 2026 from 10:30 AM

Recollections is a revival of the library's older adult program, an opportunity to gather and share memories on a central theme. While anyone is welcome, content is designed for those who are at least 60 years of age. Programs will be held in the library's downstairs meeting room at 10:30 AM on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Please use the outside ramp or stairs on the north side of the building. Library membership is not required and there is no fee for participation.

  • 2026-02-11T10:30:00-06:00
  • 2026-02-11T11:00:00-06:00
  • Salem Public Library Children's Section
February

11

Wednesday

Feb 11, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Our preschool program for February will be held on WEDNESDAY, February 11th from 10:30AM -11:00AM in our children's section. This program is designed for ages birth through 6 years old. It is free to participate and no library card is required. We hope you will join us for fun and exciting stories!