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Winter Break
Winter Break
Jan 1 all-day
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The Athenaeum will be closed December 25–January 1 for winter break.
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Writers’ Open Studio 9:00 am
Writers’ Open Studio
Jan 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
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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.  
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Writers’ Open Studio 9:00 am
Writers’ Open Studio
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
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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—Online 5:00 pm
La Tertulia—Online
Jan 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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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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Writers’ Open Studio 9:00 am
Writers’ Open Studio
Jan 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
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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.  
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Reappraisal Reading Circle 7:00 pm
Reappraisal Reading Circle
Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Reappraisal Reading Circle meets bi-monthly on Third Wednesdays—hybrid sessions Sign up here for Zoom link Open meeting discussing the works of a prolific, popular author of the past whose works are held in quantity by … Continued
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Any Book Group 7:00 pm
Any Book Group
Jan 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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What are you reading? This discussion group is for readers of all genres. We all share a love for books–classics, mysteries, sci-fi, memoir, poetry–whatever genre you are reading now, come prepared to share! Be ready … Continued
Writers and AI: What You Need to Know 7:00 pm
Writers and AI: What You Need to Know
Jan 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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Artificial intelligence has worked its way into nearly every aspect of our lives, particularly in the publishing world. Concerns about intellectual property and copyright contend with a barrage of tools and technologies promising to make … Continued
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New Members Event 10:00 am
New Members Event
Jan 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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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
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Writers’ Open Studio 9:00 am
Writers’ Open Studio
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
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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
Jan 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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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
Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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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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