Salem Athenaeum
Events at this venue
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Salem Writers Group
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesAll 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.
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October Hours Changes
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesSalem Athenaeum will be open limited hours during the last two weeks of October. Please plan your trips accordingly! October 20–23, 11:00am–4:00pm October 27–29, 11:00am–4:00pm Closed: October 24, 30, and 31
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Writers’ Open Studio
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesWeekly Writing Studio at the Salem Athenaeum.
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Members Preview Sale
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesMembers, plus one guest, have the opportunity to attend the Members Preview Book Sale on Thursday night, before the Book Sale opens to the public on Friday morning. Sign up today!
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Library Closed for Book Sale Prep
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesThe library will be closed during the day as we prepare the reading room for the book sale. Thanks for your patience!
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Library closes at 4:00 pm
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesIn preparation for the Book Sale, the library will be closing at 4:00 pm today. See you at the Book Sale! Please be advised that the library is not available for quiet study during the book sale. Thanks for your patience! Sign up to volunteer at the Book Sale here!
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Writers’ Open Studio
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesWeekly Writing Studio at the Salem Athenaeum.
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Misfortune: Salem’s Parlor Magic Experience
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesAre you feeling lucky? Join in on Salem’s parlor magic experience! Local magician Evan Northrup presents unforgettable illusions inspired by superstitions in the beautiful Salem Athenaeum reading room.
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Misfortune: Salem’s Parlor Magic Experience
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesAre you feeling lucky? Join in on Salem’s parlor magic experience! Local magician Evan Northrup presents unforgettable illusions inspired by superstitions in the beautiful Salem Athenaeum reading room.
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Writing Workshop with Ken Liu
FeaturedSalem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesNEW DATE : October 11 ! Speaking Tools: How to Tell Compelling Stories About Technology This event is a fundraiser for the 2026 Salem Literary Festival; all proceeds will be used to fund festival programming. This workshop will train you to see and think about “technology”—both fictional and nonfictional forms—in new ways that help you […]
