Member Book Requests
The Athenaeum is open for browsing. We also offer no-contact delivery and lobby or curbside pickup of books Tuesday through Saturday. We also offer delivery within a 5-mile radius of the library.
Search the Catalogue for books.
Submit your request on the form, indicating your delivery/pick up preferences. We will contact you to confirm availability of the books and to finalize delivery/pickup arrangements. Please do not arrive at the Athenaeum for pickup unless you have heard from us. Pick up will be from a table in the lobby. You may also leave returns in the mailbox or on the table in the indicated area.
Please send questions to books@salemathenaeum.net.
If the online form gives you trouble, you can download this editable PDF form, complete it, and email to books@salemathenaeum.net.
The Athenaeum building is not currently wheelchair accessible. Walking a flight of stairs is required to enter and exit.
If you have questions regarding accessibility/colloection access, please contact us at staff@salemathenaeum.net to discuss arrangements for accommodations.
Download Book Request Form
Member Book Request
Upcoming Events
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Apr. 16:
Library Closes @ 4:00 pm
See you at the Adams Lecture! -
Apr. 16:
2026 Adams Lecture
Colin Woodard—Nations Apart: The Past and Future of Our Democracy
7:00 p.m. -
Apr. 23:
These Truths Discussion Series: Part 1 — “The Idea”
7:00 p.m. -
Apr. 25:
Member Meetup: Punto Urban Art Museum Walking Tour
1:00 p.m. -
Apr. 29:
Celebration of New Poetry
7:00 p.m. -
May. 6:
Storytelling: The Nature of Mothers
7:00 p.m. -
May. 14:
The Last Navigator with Steve Thomas
7:00 p.m.