Salem Athenaeum

08/20/2026

You still have time to cash in on the one-day sale for Hank Phillippi Ryan’s writing workshop with Salem Lit Fest!

Save $20 on registration TODAY
Use the code SAVE20
Offer expires at midnight!

GET STARTED SATURDAY, 8/22 with Hank Phillippi Ryan FROM ANYWHERE! 10 a.m. EDT


Details: www.SalemLitFest.org/2026-workshops/

08/15/2026

Looking for some family-friendly history fun?

Want to tour four beautiful historic buildings in one go?

Curious about Salem stories beyond the seventeenth century? 😉

Salem Kids Tours is doing a special, one-day family-friendly walking tour of the McIntire district that includes exclusive visits inside First Church, Hamilton Hall, the Salem Athenaeum, and Pickering House.

Proceeds from this special event will be donated to all four local, historic nonprofits. It’s a true win-win for everyone involved. 😊

Purchase tickets 🎟️ by texting Salem Kids Tours at 978-766-1103.

We hope to see you on Saturday, August 29!

08/15/2026

Salem Lit Fest is excited to offer three workshops with awarding-winning authors in their genres: Hank Phillippi Ryan (mystery/thriller) on August 22, Ken Liu (science fiction) on September 26, and Gillian Daniels (horror) on October 3.
Take advantage of these special opportunities to work with top-tier talents, ask them questions, and get their take on your writing project.

Visit www.salemlitfest.org/2026-workshops/ to find out more about each session and register today!

These workshops are fundraisers for the 2026 Salem Literary Festival; all proceeds will be used to fund festival programming.

08/08/2026

Join us at Cinema Salem on August 12 @ 7pm for a special free screening of the award-winning short film “SPRINKLES” and a conversation with film director and co-founder of Artist’s Web Productions, Andrew Korzenik.
A suspenseful reimagining of a real-life event set in a donut shop, “SPRINKLES” explores the intersection of alternative media, conspiracy theories, and the rise of extremist violence. Korzenik will lead an interactive, apolitical conversation about the film, what inspired it, and what engaged citizens can do. Recommended Ages 14+
Read more: https://salemathenaeum.net/

08/04/2026

Do you know any young writers who might enjoy a summer writing camp? Katie Naoum Rogers will be leading the Young Writers Summer Simmer at the Salem Athenaeum on August 10-14, for students entering grades 5-12. A few spots remain! Find out more: salemathenaeum.net

07/30/2026

Do you know any young writers who might enjoy a summer writing camp? Katie Naoum Rogers will be leading the Young Writers Summer Simmer at the Salem Athenaeum on August 10-14, for students entering grades 5-12. A few spots remain! Find out more: salemathenaeum.net

The Salem Athenaeum is a source for current and historical books and a place to enjoy cultural programming and social activities.

07/17/2026

07/02/2026

Due to the air conditioning failure in the Salem Athenaeum Reading Room, tonight's salon is moving to the Salem Public Library.

Tales from the Sarganserland
July 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Salem Public Library Community Room
370 Essex Street, Lower Level

Please enter the Salem Public Library by the Accessible Entrance/Children's Room (left side). The Community Room is off of the Children's section. We hope to see you all there. Thank you to our friends at Salem Public Library!

06/27/2026

For centuries the folklore of the Swiss Alps has captured the imagination: cautionary tales and legends of castles and deep alpine forests where giants roam and large black-furred hounds lurk in wait for unsuspecting villagers. Explore this otherworldly era with us in the Athenaeum garden at our Summer Salon on July 2: Tales from Sarganserland with Rachel TonThat, Tobias Bärtsch and moderator Aida Feng. Details: salemathenaeum.net