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The Salem Athenĉum is a contemporary and historic library, dedicated to enriching the lives of its members and its North Shore community by lending, preserving, and adding to its collection of books and documents, by maintaining and enhancing its historic buildings and grounds, and by offering cultural and educational programs that provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and life-long learning.
 

 

Library Hours:
Tue - Wed - Fri: 1PM to 5 PM
Thursday: 5 PM to 9 PM
Saturday: 10 AM to 2 PM
Closed Sunday and Monday
Closed most holidays - please call ahead
New Members and Visitors Welcome

Summer Salon Series begins July 3
Gallery talk by Dr. Dale Gephart on current exhibition, "American Medical Botany: A Salem Athenĉum Treasure"
Friday, July 3, 5:00 p.m. 
[More info]
 

"Under the Covers: The Hidden Art of Endpapers"
is now viewable on-line!
 
[Tour the exhibition]

     
 

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