Visiting
The Salem Athenaeum is open to the public with no admission fee. During our library hours, everyone is welcome to come in to use our collections for reference and use the Reading Room for reading, writing or quiet study.
Visitors are also invited to peruse our latest exhibit!
Open Hours
Tuesday – Friday
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please note: We are not currently wheelchair accessible. Walking a flight of stairs is required to enter and exit the building.
Upcoming Events
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Mar. 23:
Tardi Mardi Gras with Jambalaya Horns
7:00–10:00 p.m. -
Mar. 24:
Salem FilmFest Movie: WORDS & PICTURES BY
10:00 a.m. -
Mar. 27:
Rachel Slade: Making It in America
7:00 p.m. -
Apr. 12:
Night Owls
7:00 p.m. -
Apr. 18:
New Members Night
7:00 p.m. -
Apr. 20:
Writing Workshop: Julia Lisella—Poems from the Garden
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. -
Apr. 27:
Elizabeth McKim: Elizabetheridge
4:00 p.m.