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  • The Owl

Monopoly X with Philip Orbanes
September 18

Book Sale
September 20

Trails & Sails Athenaeum Tour
September 27

MISFORTUNE
Salem’s Parlor Magic Experience
October 4, 5, 11, 12

Incognito Exhibition 
Now open!

Introducing our new blog:

The Owl!

Learn more about our Capital Projects

Access Improvements

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You can still help!

Upcoming Events

  • Sep. 17:

    Reappraisal Reading Circle
    Discussion of Walter Scott’s works
    7:00 p.m.

  • Sep. 18:

    Monopoly X with Philip Orbanes
    7:00 p.m.

  • Sep. 19:

    Members’ Preview Book Sale
    6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

  • Sep. 20:

    Book Sale
    9:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.

  • Sep. 27:

    Trails & Sails Athenaeum Tour
    11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.

  • Oct. 4:

    MISFORTUNE
    Salem’s Parlor Magic Experience
    October 4, 5, 11, 12

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