Salem Public Library, Salem VA

10/14/2026

Register at https://salemva.libcal.com/event/17666462

10/12/2026

Today kicks off our No Screen November Reading Challenge! Stop by and grab your bingo sheet at the circulation desk!

10/12/2026

See you Wednesday!

10/12/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us last Friday to create Polka Dot Pumpkins. We learned about the work of Japanese sculptor, Yayoi Kusama, and used her work as inspiration for our creations!

10/12/2026

Salem’s Spooky Scavenger Hunt is back! A group of curious cats are up to mischief in Downtown Salem, hiding in various businesses. Find them all for your chance to win a raffle prize valued up to $100!

For your chance to win: Pick up a passport at any participating location, find the cats and get your passport stamped, then turn in your completed passport at the Salem Public Library or Olde Salem Brewing.

10/01/2026

Join us for Pooh-Palooza - 100 Years of Winnie-the-Pooh & Pals!
Saturday, October 17th at 1pm

It's the 100 year anniversary of Winnie the Pooh's publication. We will have crafts, snacks, games, and other activities for you to enjoy at our makeshift Hundred Acre Wood. Open to families with children of all ages. Register at https://salemva.libcal.com/event/17567428

09/29/2026

1st - 5th graders.
Register at https://salemva.libcal.com/event/17602505

Join us October 9th at 3:30pm celebrate the work of Japanese sculptor, Yayoi Kusama. Learn about Kusama's installation work and use paper to create 3D pumpkins in her style.

09/22/2026

09/17/2026

Main Street may be closed but the library is open! Take the long and winding way over and get those books back to where they once belonged!

09/12/2026

Our Friends of Salem Library book sale is taking place today from 9am - 4pm! Please note the Olde Salem Days (huge outdoor handcraft fair!) is also going on in downtown Salem, so make plans for alternate parking (see info in the comments) or use the free shuttle that runs from the Salem Civic Center to Library square, provided by the City of Salem.