Salem Athenaeum is closed on Saturday in honor of Labor Day. Have a safe holiday! We re-open on September 5 at 11:00 a.m.

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.

Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 8:30-11:00 every Wednesday (unless announced otherwise). Feel free to come by and write in a quiet peaceful setting. Come for as long … Continued

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 April 8th discussion is King Lear by William Shakespeare. View the … Continued

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 interest to know that the The Social … Continued

La Tertulia is a group of members interested in keeping their Spanish speaking skills in practice. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday The 2nd Tuesday meeting is online via Zoom. Contact staff@salemathenaeum.net for details.

We focus on nonfiction prose. Participants read their work in a supportive environment and receive useful feedback. If time permits, readings of favorite pieces and craft essays may be included as well as writing prompts. … Continued

Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 8:30-11:00 every Wednesday (unless announced otherwise). Feel free to come by and write in a quiet peaceful setting. Come for as long … Continued

***May 17 Writers Group is Virtual only this week. Please log in with the Zoom link that has been used for the past year.***   All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the … Continued

Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 8:30-11:00 every Wednesday (unless announced otherwise). Feel free to come by and write in a quiet peaceful setting. Come for as long … Continued

Open meeting discussing the works of a prolific, popular author of the past whose works are held in quantity by the Athenaeum. Please note the schedule for the 2023-24 season: Sep 20 Frank R. Stockton … Continued

The Athenaeum will be closed for library hours on Friday and Saturday as we prepare for and host the Book Sale. We will open at 6:00 p.m. on Friday only for the Members Preview Sale … Continued

  Stop by the best book sale of the year! One Day Only! Saturday 9/23 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Stop by and buy books!   Are you a member? Sign up for the Members … Continued

La Tertulia is a group of members interested in keeping their Spanish speaking skills in practice. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays online.    

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

Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 8:30-11:00 every Wednesday (unless announced otherwise). Feel free to come by and write in a quiet peaceful setting. Come for as long … Continued