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Writers’ Open Studio 9:00 am
Writers’ Open Studio
May 5 @ 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.  
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Salem’s Modern Philosophers 1:00 pm
Salem’s Modern Philosophers
May 9 @ 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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Writers’ Open Studio 9:00 am
Writers’ Open Studio
May 12 @ 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—Online 5:00 pm
La Tertulia—Online
May 12 @ 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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Library closes early for Private Event 3:00 pm
Library closes early for Private Event
May 16 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The library will close at 3:00 p.m. today for a private event.
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Writers’ Open Studio 9:00 am
Writers’ Open Studio
May 19 @ 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.  
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Reappraisal Reading Circle 7:00 pm
Reappraisal Reading Circle
May 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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
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Writers’ Open Studio 9:00 am
Writers’ Open Studio
May 26 @ 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
May 26 @ 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
May 26 @ 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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Mystery at the Garden Party 4:00 pm
Mystery at the Garden Party
May 31 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Mystery at the Garden Party @ Salem Athenaeum
Save the date! Mystery at the Garden Party at the Salem Athenaeum Sunday, May 31, 2026 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Enjoy mystery themed cocktails and food, a scavenger hunt, live jazz – and more! Calling … Continued