Friday, April 4, 3:30pm, Middle and High school students in need of volunteer hours? Come make Do It Yourself (DIY) toys for the shelter dogs and cats at Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP). Animals from the shelter will be at the library on Saturday, April 5, for a Pet Adoption Event. Register at salemva.libcal.com
It’s all about dogs at the Salem Public Library on Saturday, April 5th, with events for all ages. Star City Canine Training Club at 10:30am will present an action-packed demo showcasing four of their canine members and humans demonstrating a wide variety of skills ranging from obedience campaigns, tricks, carting (sport in which dogs pull carts), body work, and scent training. Trainers will also offer advice for dog owners to maximize your best friend’s health and safety as well as information on local dog events and competitions. More about the club is available on their website: https://starcityk9training.com Register at salemva.libcal.com
Saturday afternoon, 2-4pm, the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) will hold a Pet Adoption Event at the library. Come see the adoptees and find your new best friend! See more information about the organization and adopting on their website: https://www.rcacp.org/
Wednesday, April 2, 9,16, 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
Additional weekly activities for Children
Thursday, April 3, 10, 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 3, 10, 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
Coming Soon! National Library Week is April 6-12, 2025: Celebrate with Us!
Special Author Event for National Library Week with Salem’s Own Former City Manager, Forest Jones: Monday, April 7, 6pm. Forest I. Jones, Ed. D., will be discussing his new book Good Trouble: The Selma, Alabama and Derry, Northern Ireland Connection1963-1972. The first 20 attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book!
