Salem Public Library (Salem, OR)

Salem Public Library (Salem, OR) At Salem Public Library, we love fostering community. We’re happy when people read and get the information they need.

Salem Public Library is a division of the City of Salem, www.cityofsalem.net. Through this page, we strive to keep you up to date on library events and news. http://www.cityofsalem.net/SocialMediaTermsOfUse

09/13/2026

When the library's gen alpha intern writes the Voter Registration Day script...

National Voter Registration Day is September 15, 2026. National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy.

To register to vote: visit salemor.gov/vote and to check your voter status: visit salemor.gov/myvote

Thank you to Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess for featuring in our library reels and being such a fantastic sport!

Salem Public Library and Marion Polk Food Share are partnering to host a one-week food drive September 15-22, 2026. In M...
09/11/2026

Salem Public Library and Marion Polk Food Share are partnering to host a one-week food drive September 15-22, 2026. In Marion and Polk counties, One in six people and one in five kids face food insecurity. Marion Polk Food Share distributes nine million pounds of food every year to people in need.

Donations that make the biggest impact include:
- Canned tuna
- Shelf-stable milk
- Canned fruit
- Oats or cereal
- Peanut butter

No perishable or homemade items can be accepted. Please bring food donations to the Salem Public Library Main Branch at 585 Liberty St SE. Learn more about donating financially to Marion Polk Food Share at salemor.gov/fooddrive

09/09/2026

Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month AND make your heart happy with a library card from your Salem Public Library!

The West Salem Branch (395 Glen Creek Rd NW) of the Salem Public Library will be closed Monday, September 7 in observanc...
09/07/2026

The West Salem Branch (395 Glen Creek Rd NW) of the Salem Public Library will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The Main Library is closed every Monday.

New library volunteer opportunity: The library is seeking volunteers to meet the READ Bookmobile at elementary schools f...
09/06/2026

New library volunteer opportunity: The library is seeking volunteers to meet the READ Bookmobile at elementary schools for one-time visits to first grade classrooms. READ bookmobile visits, supported by the Assistance League of Salem and Keizer, introduce students to the Salem Public Library, give them a library card, and allow them to check out a special book.

After training and completing background checks with both the City of Salem and the Salem Keizer School District, volunteers will drive themselves to meet the bookmobile at pre-arranged visits that take place primarily on weekday mornings or early afternoons. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are highly preferred.

A group training for potential volunteers will be held on Wednesday, September 16. Invitations to the training will be sent to those who complete the volunteer application and mark READ Bookmobile as their volunteer interest no later than Friday, September 11: https://salemor.gov/library-volunteer

09/05/2026

Did you know that you can access free eBooks and eAudiobooks with your library card? (Headphones not included.)

Art is all around us! Today, Three local artists are teaming up to support the Salem Public Library Foundation with libr...
09/04/2026

Art is all around us! Today, Three local artists are teaming up to support the Salem Public Library Foundation with library-themed flash sales at their studios. A big “thank you” to Arbor Gray, Ellie Rose, and Krysta Lannigan. To learn more about the project, the history of tattoos, and to participate in the interactive tattoo design activity, visit a special display on Floor 1 at the Main Library through Saturday, September 5.

A portion of the proceeds for each tattoo will be donated to the Salem Public Library Foundation, which supports projects and programs at the Salem Public Library.

* This is a Connected Learning Project from the library’s high school internship, funded by the Salem Public Library Advisory Board.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! It’s a celebration of all the wonderful things you can do with your library car...
09/02/2026

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! It’s a celebration of all the wonderful things you can do with your library card. From books to cultural passes, study rooms to storytimes and much more, Salem Public Library is ready to connect you to just what you need.

Celebrate this month by signing up for your own card, checking out items, or telling a friend about how you use your library card. Happy

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585 Liberty Street SE
Salem, OR
97301

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Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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