Summer Salons
Fridays at 5:30 or 6:00 p.m.*
The back garden awaits! These informal and informational gatherings on Friday evenings in the summer feature a discussion or presentation by members and friends of the Athenæum. Conversations will be diverse—current topics include storytelling, polling practices, cemeteries, and more!
Keep cultural discourse alive and well in the 21st century!
* Session times change depending on the time of year. Please check specific salon dates for actual start time.
Upcoming Events
- Aug. 21:
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Sep. 3:
Salem Literary Festival 2025
September 3–7 -
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.