SPL’s Summer Financial Literacy Series wraps up
Elder Law and Estate Planning, the final presentation in the Salem Public Library’s 2026 Summer Financial Literacy Series, will be held Tuesday, August 18, at 11 a.m.. Join Mark W. Dellinger, Elder Law Attorney with Rhodes, Butler & Dellinger, PC (Roanoke, VA) for a clear and practical overview of essential estate planning and elder law topics that help you plan and protect your financial future. Topics include: Wills, trusts, and core estate planning tools; Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives; Estate, gift, and income tax considerations; Acting as a fiduciary; Practical strategies for organizing your legal and financial affairs. Register at salemva.libcal.com or call the library at 540-375-3089 to register.
Additional August adult events
Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 p.m.. Same Page Book Club. An LGBTQ+ book club. This month we are reading any romance novel of your choice.
Monday, August 24, 1:30-6 p.m.. Red Cross Blood Drive at Salem Library. Make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org
Tuesday, August 25, 1 p.m.. Afternoon Book Club: Lulu Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kristen Miller.
Tuesday, August 25, 2 p.m.: Virtual Speaker Event Join us at home for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. Register to watch at home at www.salemlibrary.info
Wednesday, August 26, 2 p.m.. Solo Aging Café. A growing number of adults are aging without a spouse, partner, children, or nearby family. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone — and you’re warmly invited to join us. Register at salemva.libcal.com or call the Salem Library at 540-375-3089.
The Solo Aging Café is a friendly, welcoming space for connection, conversation, and shared learning. Whether you’re exploring what it means to age solo or simply looking to build community, this is a place to feel supported and understood.
Thursday, August 27, 2 p.m.. Virtual Speaker Event: High Altitude and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery. Join in for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. Register to watch at home at www.salemlibrary.info
Thursday, August 27, 6 p.m.. The End of the World Book Club (Horror/Sci-Fi) Theme: Back to school: Realistic/hard science fiction.
