Salem Athenaeum

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337 Essex St.
Salem, MA 01970 United States Get Directions
Phone 978-744-2540
Website https://salemathenaeum.net/

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    La Tertulia—In Person

    La Tertulia—In Person
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
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    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.

  • For Jenn: North Shore Poets Remember

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    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
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    To mark the first anniversary of the passing of poet Jennifer Martelli, the Salem Athenaeum will host an evening of poetry and remembrances. Co-hosted by January Gill O’Neil and J.D. Scrimgeour.

  • Convivial Craft

    Convival Craft
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
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    Use 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.

  • Trails and Sails: Athenaeum Tour

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    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
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    As part of Trails and Sails, the Salem Athenaeum will be having a free guided tour of the building along with a brief history of the institution (established 1760). Select books from the library’s Historical Collections will be on display. Saturday 9/26 only!

  • Convivial Craft

    Convival Craft
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
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    Use 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.

  • Writing Workshop with Ken Liu

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    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States

    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 tell compelling stories. We’ll examine a […]

  • Misfortune: Salem’s Parlor Magic Experience

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    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
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    Are 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.

  • Convivial Craft

    Convival Craft
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Groups

    Use 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.

  • Convivial Craft

    Convival Craft
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Groups

    Use 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.

  • Horror Writing Workshop with Gillian Daniels

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    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States

    This October, climb the stairs to The Attic at the Salem Athenaeum and step into a world of shadows, story craft, and suspense with Gillian Daniels, mistress of horror fiction. Learn how to transform fleeting ideas into fully formed nightmares!