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SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse 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.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft-2/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260214T195508Z
CREATED:20260214T195508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T195508Z
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SUMMARY:La Tertulia—In Person
DESCRIPTION:La Tertulia is a group of members interested in keeping their Spanish speaking skills in practice. \nMeets twice a month: \n2nd Tuesdays are online via Zoom \n4th Tuesdays are in person at the Salem Athenaeum \nContact staff@salemathenaeum.net for details.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/la-tertulia-in-person/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175525Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T175525Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe 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.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T171608Z
CREATED:20260618T220643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T171608Z
UID:10001303-1781960400-1781967600@salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse 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.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260618T130807Z
CREATED:20260618T130437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T130807Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for Juneteenth Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Salem 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. \nWe wish you a safe and restful holiday!
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/closed-for-juneteenth-holiday/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T230229Z
CREATED:20260521T230125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T230229Z
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SUMMARY:Reappraisal Reading Circle—Selection Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reappraisal Reading Circle meets bi-monthly on Third Wednesdays—hybrid sessions\nSign up here for Zoom link \nJoin us in person at the library tonight for the 2026–27 book selection meeting.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/reappraisal-reading-circle-selection-meeting/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260214T191450Z
CREATED:20260214T191238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T191450Z
UID:10000402-1781636400-1781643600@salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Salem Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:All 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.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/salem-writers-group-2/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175525Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T175525Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe 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.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164332Z
CREATED:20260508T220110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T164332Z
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SUMMARY:Salem’s Modern Philosophers
DESCRIPTION:Salem’s Modern Philosophers\nMeets the 2nd Saturday\nfrom 1:00—3:00 PM—in person \nThis group of thinkers congregates to discuss relevant topics framed by texts\, media\, and experiences we agree on as a group. The first hour is dedicated to and framed by the media of our choosing while the second hour is reserved for open dialogues. We hope to see you there. Please email queries to: sharayah.brauche@gmail.com \nSee the current reading list on the Groups page.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/salems-modern-philosophers/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T210521Z
CREATED:20260610T210244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T210521Z
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SUMMARY:Food at 400+ Special Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Salem 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 lives to working the land and raising the food that sustains us. \nLearn more about Food at 400+ here.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/food-at-400-special-exhibit/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T214304Z
CREATED:20260214T200446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T214304Z
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SUMMARY:Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Discussion group meets on the second Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. \nSessions are hybrid. \nRegister in advance if attending via Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZModOCvrj0v_MkPJIjN5jmwNm_XvSb0IA \nView this year’s reading list here.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/book-group-3/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T203637Z
CREATED:20260508T202640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T203637Z
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SUMMARY:These Truths Discussion Series: Part 2 — "The People"
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate our 250th anniversary by exploring the founding principles\nof the United States…and how we live up to them \nThis 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 from sections of the book. Sessions will be facilitated by Dr. Andrew Darien\, Associate Dean for the College of Arts & Sciences at Salem State University. \nThe Athenaeum also has compiled a list of additional recommended readings on American history and ideals to supplement the discussion. These books are tagged in the Athenaeum’s Library Thing catalog under the heading “Citizen Bookshelf\,” which can be accessed here. Some of these are displayed in the reading room in the area marked with a Citizen Bookshelf sign. Send us your suggestions for the list. \nHas America lived up to its founding “truths”? Let’s read and find out together! \nPart 2 — The People (1800–1865) \nJune 11 at 7:00 p.m. \nChapters 5–8: \n5. A Democracy of Numbers (pp. 153–188) \n6. The Soul and the Machine (pp. 189–231) \n7. Of Ships and Shipwrecks (pp. 232–271) \n8. The Face of Battle (pp. 272–310) \nThis part explores how the meaning of citizenship evolved as the nation expanded. Through debates over voting rights\, immigration\, reform movements\, and the Civil War\, it shows how ordinary people and excluded groups fought to expand democracy\, helping readers understand how civic inclusion changed through conflict and action. \nSign up\nAttend any or all sessions! \nApril 23\, June 11\, September 24\, and December 3 \nAll discussions start at 7:00 p.m. \nView the reading schedule here! \nAndrew Darien is Associate Dean for the College of Arts & Sciences at Salem State University\, where he has taught as a history professor since 2004. He specializes in modern United States history and oral history. He is the author of Becoming New York’s Finest: Race\, Gender and the Integration of the NYPD\, 1935-1980\, and Building the Sacred and the Progressive: A History of Temple Sinai in Brookline. He has been the project director for Student\, Citizen\, and Soldier\, which has recorded and shared dozens of interviews with college veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He most recently completed an oral history project to document the queer history of Lynn through a series of gay and lesbian bars going back to the early 20th century. The American Association of State and Local History awarded Darien and United Lynn Pride the Corey Award for the best grassroots public history project in 2025. \nFree to all. Registration recommended. \nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/these-truths-discussion-series-part-2-the-people/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups,Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175525Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T175525Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe 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.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T201941Z
CREATED:20260508T195326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T201941Z
UID:10001203-1780513200-1780516800@salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:From a Drop of Blood to a World of Data: Is Public Health Ready for Genomic Newborn Sequencing?
DESCRIPTION:Newborn screening is one of public health’s great success stories — a routine heel-stick test that has saved countless lives since its introduction in the 1960s. Today\, every infant born in the United States is screened for approximately 40 conditions on the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP). \nAdvances in whole genome sequencing now raise a compelling possibility: that a single genomic test\, performed at birth\, could identify nearly 800 treatable genetic conditions before a child ever shows symptoms. BEACONS-NBS (Building Evidence and Collaboration for GenOmics in Nationwide Newborn Screening) is a multi-institutional\, NIH-funded research program dedicated to studying whether genomic newborn screening can be implemented feasibly\, equitably\, and responsibly within existing U.S. public health infrastructure. Spanning seven states and territories — Oregon\, Texas\, Minnesota\, Iowa\, New York\, South Carolina\, and Puerto Rico — the program aims to enroll up to 30\,000 newborns\, while rigorously evaluating the scientific\, programmatic\, and human dimensions of large-scale genomic screening. This includes developing consent processes\, clinical decision-support tools\, specialist referral pathways\, and frameworks for communicating complex results to families and healthcare providers alike. \nThis presentation offers an overview of the BEACONS-NBS program — its scientific goals\, its ethical commitments\, and what its findings could mean for the future of preventive medicine and child health in the United States. \nVilma Kodyte\, MS is a Research Assistant with the Genomes2People research group based at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She supports projects spanning clinical ethics and genomics\, contributing specifically to the BEACONS-NBS project\, investigating the implementation of whole genome sequencing into newborn screening\, and the PRISM project within the MAGen Consortium\, developing frameworks to guide the ethical development of machine learning models aiming to predict disease manifestation. Her work focuses on the ethical\, clinical\, and translational challenges of integrating genomic information into patient care across reproductive and pediatric care settings\, with particular emphasis on data interpretation\, responsible communication\, and equity in precision medicine. She supports the development of tools and frameworks to guide clinicians and patients in navigating complex genomic results and emerging technologies. She holds a B.A. in Biochemistry from Reed College and a M.S. in Bioethics from Harvard Medical School. \nThis is a hybrid event. Zoom link will be sent to all registrants an hour before the program starts. \nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net \n 
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/from-a-drop-of-blood-to-a-world-of-data-is-public-health-ready-for-genomic-newborn-sequencing/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T210000
DTSTAMP:20260214T191117Z
CREATED:20260214T191117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T191117Z
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SUMMARY:Salem Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:All 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.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/salem-writers-group/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175525Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T175525Z
UID:10000029-1780390800-1780398000@salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe 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.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T213506Z
CREATED:20251205T190414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T213506Z
UID:10000007-1780243200-1780254000@salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Mystery at the Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Calling all detectives\, sleuths and suspects\nfor the Athenaeum’s annual garden party!\nEnjoy killer cocktails and fare (if you dare)\,\na scavenger hunt\, silent auction\, live jazz — and more!\nTickets: $75 / $65 Members\n\nGet Promoted!\nDetective: $250*   2 tickets\nInvestigator: $500*   4 tickets\n*includes a whodunit champagne toast at 4:15 pm \nBuy Tickets!\nInvestigators\nDarcy & Dr. Stephen Immerman\nJessica Kowalski & Matt Kramer\nDonna Mayers • Kurt Steinberg\nDetectives\nTish Dragonette\nDiane Stern & Neil Ungerleider\nBarbara Timmons • Liz Vago & Tim Hamm\nDonate to the silent auction here!\n  \nTicket Policies \nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net\nWe are not currently wheelchair accessible. Walking a flight of stairs is required to enter and exit the building.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/garden-party/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260214T195508Z
CREATED:20260214T195508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T195508Z
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SUMMARY:La Tertulia—In Person
DESCRIPTION:La Tertulia is a group of members interested in keeping their Spanish speaking skills in practice. \nMeets twice a month: \n2nd Tuesdays are online via Zoom \n4th Tuesdays are in person at the Salem Athenaeum \nContact staff@salemathenaeum.net for details.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/la-tertulia-in-person/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175525Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T175525Z
UID:10000028-1779786000-1779793200@salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe 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.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260306T214640Z
CREATED:20260318T190928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T214640Z
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SUMMARY:Reappraisal Reading Circle
DESCRIPTION:Open meeting to discuss a prolific\, popular author of the past whose works are held in quantity by the Athenaeum. Meetings are bi-monthly on Third Wednesdays—hybrid sessions. Sign up here for Zoom link\n \n2025–26 Discussions: \nSep 17\nSir Walter Scott (1771–1832)\nScottish novelist\, poet\, and historian. \nNov 19\nAlexandre Dumas\, pere (1802–1870)\nFrench playwright and author of historical adventure novels. \nJan 21\, 2026\nMargaret Deland (1857–1945)\nAmerican writer of poetry\, short stories\, and realistic novels. Sometimes called the American Mrs. Humphry Ward. \nMar 18\nElizabeth Goudge (1900–1984)\nEnglish writer of fiction and children’s books. \nMay 20\nWarwick Deeping (1877–1950)\nEnglish author of short stories and best sellers. \nJune 17\nSelection meeting for 2026–27
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/reappraisal-reading-circle/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260214T191450Z
CREATED:20260214T191238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T191450Z
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SUMMARY:Salem Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:All 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.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/salem-writers-group-2/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175525Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T175525Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe 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.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T215353Z
CREATED:20260508T215236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T215353Z
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SUMMARY:Library closes early for private event
DESCRIPTION:The library will close at 3:00 p.m. today for a private event.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/library-closes-early-for-private-event/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260331T191826Z
CREATED:20260331T191421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T191826Z
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SUMMARY:The Last Navigator with Steve Thomas
DESCRIPTION:In 1983 and 1984\, Steve Thomas spent eleven months on Satawal Island and in the Western Carolines as an apprentice to Mau Piailug\, then one of the last paliuw captains fully initiated in the Talk of Navigation\, the closely guarded\, ancient practices around reading the cosmos and the seas. \nHe chronicled his experiences and the navigational techniques in the book The Last Navigator\, first published in 1987\, and a documentary film of the same title for PBS in 1988. Now some forty years on he has updated the stories with a new generation of Satawalese islanders and researchers in the revised and fully illustrated edition of The Last Navigator.  \nThis lecture\, richly illustrated with Steve’s photographs\, will take us into a world of ocean navigation largely unknown to the West\, a world in which the traditional navigator’s only directional tools are the stars\, the ocean swells and the flight paths of birds. \nSteve Thomas is familiar to television viewers as the two-time Emmy award-winning host of This Old House\, Renovation Nation\, and Save Our History. But he is also an experienced blue water sailor. Beginning in 1977\, he sailed a 43-foot wooden sloop from England to San Francisco via the Panama Canal\, Galapagos\, Marquesas\, and Hawaii. In the early 1980’s\, he journeyed to the remote Micronesian island of Satawal to learn the ancient technique of star path navigation\, an experience that resulted in this book as well as a documentary for the PBS series Adventure. \nTickets: Free to Members | $20 Non-members | Card to Culture \nThis is a hybrid event. Zoom link will be sent to all registrants an hour before the program starts. \nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/the-last-navigator-with-steve-thomas/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T221000Z
CREATED:20260508T221000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T221000Z
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SUMMARY:216th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:216th Annual Meeting of the Proprietors of the Salem Athenaeum and election of officers and new trustees. \nAll members are welcome to attend. Please specify if you are attending in-person or virtually. Proxies are not required for virtual attendees. \nZoom links will be sent to all who registered on the day of the meeting. \nFree to Athenaeum Members. \nSign up
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/216th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T175525Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T175525Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe 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.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T164332Z
CREATED:20260508T220110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T164332Z
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SUMMARY:Salem’s Modern Philosophers
DESCRIPTION:Salem’s Modern Philosophers\nMeets the 2nd Saturday\nfrom 1:00—3:00 PM—in person \nThis group of thinkers congregates to discuss relevant topics framed by texts\, media\, and experiences we agree on as a group. The first hour is dedicated to and framed by the media of our choosing while the second hour is reserved for open dialogues. We hope to see you there. Please email queries to: sharayah.brauche@gmail.com \nSee the current reading list on the Groups page.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/salems-modern-philosophers/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T214304Z
CREATED:20260214T200446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T214304Z
UID:10000906-1778324400-1778329800@salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Discussion group meets on the second Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. \nSessions are hybrid. \nRegister in advance if attending via Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZModOCvrj0v_MkPJIjN5jmwNm_XvSb0IA \nView this year’s reading list here.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/book-group-3/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T210006Z
CREATED:20260415T174109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210006Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling: The Nature of Mothers
DESCRIPTION:Salem Athenaeum’s writing committee celebrates Mother’s Day with a collection of true stories about motherhood in all its forms. Come hear local friends and neighbors share their stories live\, with very few notes (if any)! \nBring your mother to this event and make her proud. \nStorytellers include: Zoe Culbertson\, Anusia Gillespie\, Felicia S. Pierce\, Katie Rogers (host)\, and Jacquie Valatka \nZoe Culbertson is an acupuncturist\, meditation teacher and poet who has published work in Island Sky Journal\, Wild Roof Journal\, Beyond Words\, Action\, Spectacle\, Wildfire and printed two chapbooks (Become and The Wake) on a letterpress using her own handmade paper through Persephone Press.  She is a founding member of the Marblehead (MA) Poets Group where she lives by the sea with her family. She runs Seaside Family Acupuncture in Marblehead where she is also a licensed herbalist and shiatsu practitioner and offers acupuncture in an integrative clinic at the NeighborhoodPACE program. Zoe is passionate about art\, nature and supporting community. \n \nAnusia Gillespie is an author\, podcast host\, and former legal-tech executive who now writes and speaks about the decisions that shape our lives. After a decade working at the intersection of law\, business\, and technology—including a leadership role during a $1B legal AI acquisition—she turned to storytelling to explore what she calls the “Soul Toll”: the hidden cost of the commitments we make. Her debut motivational fiction novel\, Soul Toll\, was written in part for her son\, Raphael. Its dedication reads\,“Always\, fight for your light.” Becoming a mother gave her the urgency to bring the book into the world and build a life where her “yeses” make space for what matters most. \nKatie Naoum Rogers is a poet\, educator\, writer\, editor\, and mother. She previously taught ELA in public school in Salem and in New York City and currently is a curriculum director for a major education publisher specializing in K-12 ELA. Her poetry for adults has been published in B.E. Quarterly\, The L Magazine\, and MER. Her poetry for children has been published in Abe’s Peanut in collaboration with the artist Julia Norton. Her chapbook I Wouldn’t Have Thought of It This Morning was selected as the 2010 New School Chapbook Award Series winner by poet Matthew Rohrer and she was the winner of the Marblehead Festival of the Arts poetry contest in 2024. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in inclusivity and antiracist teaching practices. \nFelicia S. Pierce is a wife\, mother\, and Chief Executive Officer of North Shore Community Development Coalition Inc.\, whose mission is to invest in neighborhoods to create thriving communities\, and a lifelong advocate for community\, equity\, and opportunity. With more than 20 years of experience in community and youth development\, she has shaped pathways for countless young people\, serving as a “community mother” to many through her years with YouthBuild and beyond. Beyond her professional role\, Felicia is deeply committed to service\, giving her time and leadership to nonprofit boards and community initiatives that reflect her belief in lifting as we climb. Her own path to motherhood\, shaped by love\, patience\, and purpose\, deeply informs how she leads and shows up for others. Today\, she carries those experiences into her work\, building not just housing\, but spaces where people can grow\, belong\, and thrive. A community-acclaimed storyteller and lover of life\, Felicia also serves in her local church through children’s ministry and the prayer team\, grounding her work in faith\, connection\, and purpose \nJacqueline “Jacquie” Valatka is a dynamic Finance Manager\, business strategist\, and community advocate known for her ability to strengthen organizations through thoughtful analysis\, process improvement\, and innovation. Born and raised in Nairobi\, Kenya\, Jacquie’s global perspective was shaped early through an extraordinary academic journey spanning four educational systems: the Kenya KCE\, London GCE\, the French Baccalaureate\, and a year in the United States as one of eight exchange students representing Kenya. Her work includes involvement in public art initiatives\, where she serves as a mural ambassador and artist\, helping to foster connection and storytelling through shared creative experiences. Beyond her professional work\, Jacquie is deeply committed to community building\, cultural exchange\, and the arts. She lives in Salem with her husband\, Joseph\, and their two children. Whether she is exploring coastal landscapes at sunrise\, creating art\, or engaging in community initiatives\, she is driven by a deep belief in the power of connection\, creativity\, and shared experience to build stronger\, more vibrant communities. \nHosted by Katie Naoum Rogers. \nTickets: Free to Members | $20 Non-members | Card to Culture \nSign up\nTicket Policies \nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net\nWe are not currently wheelchair accessible. Walking a flight of stairs is required to enter and exit the building.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/storytelling-the-nature-of-mothers/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260214T191117Z
CREATED:20260214T191117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T191117Z
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SUMMARY:Salem Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:All 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.
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/salem-writers-group/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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