Empowering individuals to build a stronger community
Benita VanCleave
June 1-July 31: Ages 0-18
Little Critters Petting Zoo: May 16 at 10am-noon
Let your excitement grow for the Unearth a Story! summer reading program at Salem Public Library at the Little Critters Petting Zoo on Saturday, May 16 from 10am-noon. Come hang out with some furry friends on the library lawn! Pre-register for the Summer Reading Challenge and pick out a free book!
Salem Public Library Presents: D&D: Spelljammer Academy
Friday, May 29, 3:30pm. Grades 8-12. Spelljammer Academy: Session 0: Prepare for our exciting summer Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) campaign with this session 0! Learn about the mechanics of playing D&D 5e and the Spelljammer setting, build your character, and get ready for a lot of fun. There will be four summer sessions (Fridays, June 12, 26, July 10, and July 24 from 2-4pm). Register for session 0 at salemva.libcal.com
***Watch! More exciting Tween/Teen programs are coming your way!!! ***
More May Events for Adults
Wednesday, May 20, 6:30pm: Same Page Book Club: An LGBTQ+ book club. This month’s selection is reader’s choice of a suspense novel.
Tuesday, May 26, 11am-4pm. Red Cross Blood Drive at Salem Library. Make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org
Thursday, May 28, 1pm. Afternoon Book Club: Reader’s Choice: The Bottom Shelf. Select a book from any bottom shelf in the library.
Thursday, May 28, 2pm. Adult Crafts—April Showers Bring May Flowers! Create a poppy picture using plastic bags, paint, and your own creativity! Register at salemva.libcal.com
Thursday, May 28, 6pm. End of the World Book Club (Horror/Sci-Fi) Theme for this month: Space, the Final Frontier: Exploration, Terraforming, Colonization. Choose a book you would like to read and discuss that matches the theme.
Friday, May 29, 6pm-8pm. Silent Book Club at Salem Library. Join us after the library closes to read uninterrupted in a quiet, pressure-free environment. Refreshments provided. Register at salemva.libcal.com.




