Salem Library will be closed on Friday, Feb. 6, for Staff Training.
On the first Saturday in February, thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day. The celebration this year coincides with “Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day” so the Salem Public Library is celebrating both on Saturday, February 7th. Stop by the library between 10:30-11:30am for ice cream with all the (breakfast-themed) toppings! Kids ages 0-17and their grownups are invited to participate. Children are invited to participate in the February Scavenger Hunt to find paper candy hearts hidden around the children’s area of the library. Find a librarian to collect your prize when you find them all.
Rail Yard Dawgs Library Night, Saturday, March 7
Kids who complete the Salem Public Library Winter Reading Challenge by February 28th will score a free ticket to see the Rail Yard Dawgs play on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Tickets are valid in select seating sections and must be redeemed using a QR code provided upon completion. Tickets cannot be redeemed through the box office or team websites.
Families may also purchase additional discounted tickets for parents or guests using the same QR code. Parking is available for purchase, and a free shuttle will run from the Elmwood Park Garage in downtown Roanoke for those who prefer not to drive.
Remember the Winter Reading Challenge is for all ages and there are drawings for prizes each week for all who are registered. Register at salemva.beanstack.org
Additional February events for kids
Wednesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; 11am; Children ages 0-5. Story Explorers. Register at salemva.libcal.com
Wednesdays (same dates): 3:15pm. Grades 1-5. Barks & Books: Read with a therapy dog. Register at salemva.libcal.com
Thursdays, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26; 10:15am; Book Babies: Special story time for infants and toddlers. Register at salemva.libcal.com
Thursdays (same dates): 11am; Children ages 0-5. Story Explorers. Register at salemva.libcal.com
***DMV Connect at the Salem Library: February 10th, 2026, 10am-4pm. Walk-ins only. Closed for lunch 12:30-1:30pm. ***
