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How to Write Your Own Obituary In-Person

Writing your own obituary is an opportunity to reflect on your life, your accomplishments (and foibles!), your passions, your quirks. What do you think people love about you? What do you want this...  More
Date:
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Anderson A, Anderson B , Main Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Class or Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
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Reading Buddies In-Person

Reading Buddies is designed to support new and emerging readers as they work to develop their confidence and enjoyment in reading. How It Works: Readers are paired with a trained teen volunteer for...  More
Date:
Saturday, November 22, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Children's Corner, Main Library
Audience:
  Children (elementary age)  
Categories:
  Activity  

Youth Coordinated Entry Program Visit In-Person

Members of the Youth and Young Adult Coordinated Entry Program from The ARCHES Project and Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency will be available to provide information and conduct...  More
Date:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 3:30pm
Location:
Main Floor, Main Library
Audience:
  General Interest  
Categories:
  Drop-In  

Citizenship Test Preparation Class In-Person

Free citizenship test preparation class. This is a weekly occurring class taught by instructors from Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette. The class will focus on the USCIS 128 civics...  More
Date:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Collaboration Studio
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Class or Workshop  

Teen Create & Connect In-Person

Connect with other teen makers at this crafting drop-in for middle and high school-aged youth! Bring your projects - whether crochet, drawing, beading, or something else! Need a project? We have fiber...  More
Date:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Teen Scene, Main Library
Audience:
  Teens (middle and high school age)  
Categories:
  Activity  

Tinker Tech Tuesday for Kids In-Person

Kids are invited to bring their adult and explore a variety of STEAM activities each Tuesday for a 30-minute session in Story Room B. Select from a variety of choices, including several new...  More
Date:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Story Room B, Main Library
Audience:
  Children (elementary age)  
Categories:
  Activity     Class or Workshop  

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Interactive stories, songs, and movement for children ages 2 ½ to 6 and their grownups. Pick up storytime tickets at the Floor 2 Ask Here Desk beginning at 10 a.m.
Date:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:15am - 10:40am
Location:
Story Room A, Main Library
Audience:
  Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Infant/Toddler Storytime In-Person

Join Youth Services staff for stories, songs, and rhymes. This storytime is jus​​t right for babies through toddlers age 2 ½ to enjoy with their grownups. Pick up storytime tickets at the Floor 2 Ask ...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 11:20am
Location:
Story Room A, Main Library
Audience:
  Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers  
Categories:
  Storytime  

LIBRARIES CLOSED

Both Salem Public Library locations will be closed all day on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Main Library will be open regular hours from...  More
From:
Thursday, November 27, 2025
To:
Friday, November 28, 2025
Location:
Main Library
Audience:
  General Interest  
Categories:
  Library Closures  

Youth Coordinated Entry Program Visit In-Person

Members of the Youth and Young Adult Coordinated Entry Program from The ARCHES Project and Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency will be available to provide information and conduct...  More
Date:
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 3:30pm
Location:
Main Floor, Main Library
Audience:
  General Interest  
Categories:
  Drop-In  

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