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Writers’ Open Studio 9:00 am
Writers’ Open Studio
Apr 7 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a peaceful setting.  
Salem Writers’ Group 7:00 pm
Salem Writers’ Group
Apr 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the group for feedback. The group is facilitated by J.D. Scrimgeour, Professor of English, Salem State University.
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Native Plants and Pollinators: Create a Beautiful, Biodiverse Yard 7:00 pm
Native Plants and Pollinators: Create a Beautiful, Biodiverse Yard
Apr 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Native Plants and Pollinators: Create a Beautiful, Biodiverse Yard @ Salem Athenaeum
New Date! Looking forward to the Spring gardening season? Join us for a mood-brightening event about gardening with native plants. First, we will watch an inspiring short video by the renowned ecologist, author, and co-founder … Continued
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Love Is the Way — Book Discussion 7:00 pm
Love Is the Way — Book Discussion
Apr 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Love Is the Way — Book Discussion @ Salem Athenaeum
You’re invited to a book discussion! Love Is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times by Bishop Michael Curry This event is sponsored by the Anti-Racism Team at Grace Episcopal Church. Copies of … Continued
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Book Group 11:00 am
Book Group
Apr 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Discussion group meets on the second Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Sessions are hybrid. Register in advance if attending via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZModOCvrj0v_MkPJIjN5jmwNm_XvSb0IA View this year’s reading list.
Salem’s Modern Philosophers 1:00 pm
Salem’s Modern Philosophers
Apr 11 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Salem’s Modern Philosophers Meets the 2nd Saturday from 1:00—3:00 PM—in person This group of thinkers congregates to discuss relevant topics framed by texts, media, and experiences we agree on as a group. The first hour … Continued
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Monday Evening Conversations 7:00 pm
Monday Evening Conversations
Apr 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This group currently meets online. Register here The Monday Evening Conversations Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. All members and other interested parties are invited. It may be of … Continued
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Writers’ Open Studio 9:00 am
Writers’ Open Studio
Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a peaceful setting.  
Library Closes @ 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
Library Closes @ 4:00 pm
Apr 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The library will close early today to prepare for this evening’s Adams Lecture events. Please join us at one or both! Sign up
La Tertulia—Online 5:00 pm
La Tertulia—Online
Apr 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
La Tertulia is a group of members interested in keeping their Spanish speaking skills in practice. Meets twice a month: 2nd Tuesdays is online via Zoom 4th Tuesdays in person   Contact staff@salemathenaeum.net for details.
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Colin Woodard—Nations Apart: The Past & Future of Our Democracy 7:00 pm
Colin Woodard—Nations Apart: The Past & Future of Our Democracy
Apr 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Colin Woodard—Nations Apart: The Past & Future of Our Democracy @ Tabernacle Church
Historian and bestselling author Colin Woodard will present the 2026 Adams Lecture on his latest book, Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America. In this timely study, Woodard reveals how centuries-old regional differences have brought American democracy … Continued
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Writers’ Open Studio 9:00 am
Writers’ Open Studio
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a peaceful setting.  
Salem Writers’ Group 7:00 pm
Salem Writers’ Group
Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the group for feedback. The group is facilitated by J.D. Scrimgeour, Professor of English, Salem State University.
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These Truths Discussion Series: Part 1 — “The Idea” 7:00 pm
These Truths Discussion Series: Part 1 — “The Idea”
Apr 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
These Truths Discussion Series: Part 1 — "The Idea" @ Salem Athenaeum
  Commemorate our 250th anniversary by exploring the founding principles of the United States… and how we live up to them! This four-part discussion series will revolve around the book These Truths: A History of … Continued
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New Member Event 10:00 am
New Member Event
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Please join us for a free orientation and behind-the-scenes tour of the Salem Athenaeum just for new members. The event includes an overview of our history, mission, and outlines current services and membership benefits. Registration … Continued
Member Meetup: Punto Urban Art Museum Walking Tour 1:00 pm
Member Meetup: Punto Urban Art Museum Walking Tour
Apr 25 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Member Meetup: Punto Urban Art Museum Walking Tour @ Punto Urban Art Museum
Special Meetup Tour for Athenaeum Members Enjoy a springtime stroll through Salem’s Punto Urban Art Museum (PUAM) guided by Saniego Sanchez, PUAM Director (and Salem Athenaeum member)! Located in “El Punto” Neighborhood in Salem, PUAM features over … Continued
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Writers’ Open Studio 9:00 am
Writers’ Open Studio
Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a peaceful setting.  
La Tertulia—In Person 6:00 pm
La Tertulia—In Person
Apr 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
La Tertulia is a group of members interested in keeping their Spanish speaking skills in practice. Meets twice a month: 2nd Tuesdays is online via Zoom 4th Tuesdays in person   Contact staff@salemathenaeum.net for details. … Continued
Incessant Pipe: Poetry Salon 7:00 pm
Incessant Pipe: Poetry Salon
Apr 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Incessant Pipe Poetry Salon will meet upstairs in the Salem Athenaeum. “The Pipe” is a space to read poetry, yours or others, and discuss everything from the price of tea in China to quantum … Continued
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Celebration of New Poetry 7:00 pm
Celebration of New Poetry
Apr 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This special event for National Poetry Month highlights new work by several authors who are members of the Athenaeum or North Shore residents — the poetry of your talented neighbors. We are very pleased to … Continued
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