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Salem Athenaeum

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Phone 978-744-2540
Email staff@salemathenaeum.net
Website https://salemathenaeum.net/

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  • March 2026

  • Tue 31

    Writers’ Open Studio

    March 31 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Writers’ Open Studio
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Writers

    Weekly Writing Studio at the Salem Athenaeum.

  • April 2026

  • Tue 7

    Writers’ Open Studio

    April 7 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Writers’ Open Studio
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Writers

    Weekly Writing Studio at the Salem Athenaeum.

  • Wed 8
    Photo of a bee on a flower

    Native Plants and Pollinators: Create a Beautiful, Biodiverse Yard

    Featured April 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Programs

    Get expert advice on spotting invasive species and prepping your yard, an learn about the best native plants to support wildlife, biodiversity, and beauty at home. Gardeners of all levels will have tips and takeaways for their yards and green spaces.

  • Sat 11
    Photo of stack of books on a window sill

    Book Group

    April 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Book Group
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Groups

    Open discussion meeting on a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction works, new and classics. Meets on second Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. Hybrid.

  • Tue 14

    Writers’ Open Studio

    April 14 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Writers’ Open Studio
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Writers

    Weekly Writing Studio at the Salem Athenaeum.

  • Thu 16
    Illustration of a map of North America depicting cultural regions

    Colin Woodard — Nations Apart: The Past & Future of Our Democracy

    Featured April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Tabernacle Church 50 Washington Street, Salem
    Programs

    Historian and bestselling author Colin Woodard will present the 2026 Adams Lecture on his latest book, Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America. 

  • Tue 21

    Writers’ Open Studio

    April 21 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Writers’ Open Studio
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Writers

    Weekly Writing Studio at the Salem Athenaeum.

  • Thu 23
    a shelf of history books

    These Truths Discussion Series: Part 1 — “The Idea”

    Featured April 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Groups

    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 the U.S. Constitution by Jill Lepore. Each session will be on a different theme (The Idea, The People, The State, The Machine) linked to readings […]

  • Sat 25

    New Members Event

    April 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Members

    Please join us for a free orientation and behind-the-scenes tour of the Salem Athenaeum just for new members.

  • Sat 25
    vibrant mural of farmers harvesting

    Member Meetup: Punto Urban Art Museum Walking Tour

    Featured April 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Punto Urban Art Museum 96 Lafayette St., 2nd Flr., Salem, MA
    Members

    Enjoy a springtime stroll through Salem’s Punto Urban Art Museum (PUAM) guided by Saniego Sanchez, PUAM Director (and Salem Athenaeum member)! This is a special Member Meetup tour.

  • Tue 28

    Writers’ Open Studio

    April 28 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Writers’ Open Studio
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Writers

    Weekly Writing Studio at the Salem Athenaeum.

  • Tue 28
    Illuminated sign saying HOLA

    La Tertulia—In Person

    April 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm La Tertulia—In Person
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Groups

    La Tertulia is a group of members interested in keeping their Spanish speaking skills in practice. Meetings on 4th Tuesdays are held at the Salem Athenaeum.

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