Salem Athenaeum
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Convivial Craft
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit, scrapbook, sketch, journal, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes, sign the kids up for camp, organize your photos) in community.
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La Tertulia—In Person
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesLa 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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Writers’ Open Studio
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesWeekly Writing Studio at the Salem Athenaeum.
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Convivial Craft
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesUse this time to move a creative project forward (knit, scrapbook, sketch, journal, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes, sign the kids up for camp, organize your photos) in community.
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Closed for Juneteenth Holiday
FeaturedSalem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesSalem Athenaeum will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will resume regular hours on June 20 at 11:00 am.
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Reappraisal Reading Circle—Selection Meeting
FeaturedSalem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesJoin us in person at the library tonight for the 2026–27 book selection meeting of the Reappraisal Reading Circle.
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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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Writers’ Open Studio
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesWeekly Writing Studio at the Salem Athenaeum.
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Salem’s Modern Philosophers
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesThis group of thinkers congregates monthly to discuss relevant topics framed by texts, media, and experiences we agree on as a group.
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Food at 400+ Special Exhibit
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesSalem Athenaeum is excited to participate in the Food at 400+ events in June. Please stop in during open hours on June 13, for a special one-day only exhibit of books from the 17th to 21st century on subjects related to farming, animal husbandry, and the writings of the men and women who dedicate their […]
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Book Group
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesOpen 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.
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These Truths Discussion Series: Part 2 — “The People”
FeaturedSalem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesPart 2 of the Athenaeum's four-part discussion series of These Truths by Jill Lepore. This session explores how the meaning of citizenship evolved as the nation expanded.