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Writers’ Open Studio
Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a…
October Hours Changes
Salem Athenaeum will be open limited hours during the last two weeks of October. Please plan your trips accordingly! October 20–23, 11:00am–4:00pm October…
Incessant Pipe: Poetry Salon
The Incessant Pipe Poetry Salon will meet upstairs in the Salem Athenaeum. “The Pipe” is a space to read poetry, yours or others, and discuss everything from…
October Hours Changes
Salem Athenaeum will be open limited hours during the last two weeks of October. Please plan your trips accordingly! October 20–23, 11:00am–4:00pm October…
October Hours Changes
Salem Athenaeum will be open limited hours during the last two weeks of October. Please plan your trips accordingly! October 20–23, 11:00am–4:00pm October…
Convivial Craft
Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. Use this time to move a creative project forward (knit, scrapbook, sketch, journal, write) or complete a task (write…
Library Closed
The Salem Athenaeum will be closed on October 30-31. We will see you on when we reopen on November 3. Have a safe Halloween!
Writers’ Open Studio
Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a…
Salem Writers Group
All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the group for feedback. The group is facilitated by J.D. Scrimgeour, Professor of English, Salem State…
Convivial Craft
Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. Use this time to move a creative project forward (knit, scrapbook, sketch, journal, write) or complete a task (write…
An Evening of Jazz with Jorgan Trio +1
The Jorgan Trio+1 is a powerhouse of funky soul organ jazz, blending deep grooves, fiery improvisation, and infectious energy. Featuring the soulful saxophone…
Convivial Craft
Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. Use this time to move a creative project forward (knit, scrapbook, sketch, journal, write) or complete a task (write…
Monday Evening Conversations
This group currently meets online. Register here The Monday Evening Conversations Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. All members and…
Writers’ Open Studio
Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a…
Convivial Craft
Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. Use this time to move a creative project forward (knit, scrapbook, sketch, journal, write) or complete a task (write…
Salem Literary Festival
Visit salemlitfest.org for the complete schedule!
Book Group
Discussion group meets on the second Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Sessions are hybrid. Register in advance if attending via Zoom:…
Convivial Craft
Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. Use this time to move a creative project forward (knit, scrapbook, sketch, journal, write) or complete a task (write…
Salem’s Modern Philosophers
Salem’s Modern Philosophers Meets the 2nd Saturday from 1:00—3:00 PM—in person This group of thinkers congregates to discuss relevant topics framed by texts,…
Writers’ Open Studio
Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. The building will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to come by and write in a…
Salem Writers Group
All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the group for feedback. The group is facilitated by J.D. Scrimgeour, Professor of English, Salem State…
Reappraisal Reading Circle
Open meeting to discuss a prolific, popular author of the past whose works are held in quantity by the Athenaeum. Meetings are bi-monthly on Third…
Convivial Craft
Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. Use this time to move a creative project forward (knit, scrapbook, sketch, journal, write) or complete a task (write…
Any Book Group
What are you reading? This discussion group is for readers of all genres. We all share a love for books—classics, mysteries, sci-fi, memoir, poetry—whatever…