In celebration of Earth Day, let’s get some exercise and pick up litter as we go! Join us in the Library lobby on Tuesday, April 22nd at 4pm and we’ll spend an hour cleaning up together! Salem Library will supply garbage bags and gloves.
April Events for Adults
Wednesday, April 23, DMV Connect: 10am-12:30pm; 1:30-4pm. Walk ins only.
Thursday, April 24, 2pm. Virtual Speaker Event: “The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz.” Register at www. salemlibrary.info
Thursday, April 24, 6:30pm: End of the World Book Club. The theme for this month is Horror/Sci-Fi. Read a book in this sub-genre and come and share your thoughts with others and learn about the books and authors others in the group chose.
Monday, April 28, 1:30pm-6:00pm. Red Cross Blood Drive at Salem Library. Make an appointment at www. redcrossblood.org .
Tuesday, April 29, 1pm. Afternoon Book Club. Attendees will discuss the book How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley.
Wednesday, April 30, 6pm. Sit ‘n Stitch: Join other fiber crafters as you work on your own projects.
April Events for Kids
Wednesday, April 23, 30; 3:15pm; Grades 1-5, at least 6 years old. Barks & Books. Come read with a therapy dog! These mellow dogs love books and can’t wait to listen to you read. Everyone who signs up gets at least 10 minutes to read with a dog. You can bring your own book or pick one out when you arrive! Register at salemva.libcal.com
Thursday, April 17, 24; 10:15am. Infants and crawlers. Book Babies. Did you know? Literacy development begins at birth! Create lifelong readers with us at this special story time designed especially for infants and crawlers. Register at salemva.libcal.com
Thursday, April 17, 24; 11am. Ages 0-5. Story Explorers: Create lifelong readers! Join us for stories, songs, and boisterous fun as we share our love of books with your child. Open to children ages 0-5 and their families. Register at salemva.libcal.com
Friday, April 18, 10:30am, Ages 0-5. The Music Circle: Join the talented Ms. Carla for a free music and movement class full of hands-on learning and play. Recommended for ages 0-5 and their families. Register at salemva.libcal. com
Saturday, April 19, 11am, Grades 1-3. Library Buffet Storytime. We’ll read a food themed book and make a recipe! Register at salemva.libcal.com
Tuesday, April 22, 3:30pm, Grades 2-3. Book Buzz Book Club: We’ll chat about our book, enjoy an activity, and nibble snacks. April’s book is Catwings by Ursula K. Le Guin. Register at salemva. libcal.com. Come by the library after you register so we can give you a copy of the book for you to read. Registration closes Friday, April 18th at 5pm.
