Salem Public Library

Salem Public Library It will acquire, organize, and circulate books, non-print materials and services that help educate, enrich, entertain and inform individuals of all ages.

The Salem Public Library will be a reliable resource center and an advocate of intellectual freedom for the community by providing free and equal access to information, materials, services, and programs. It will promote and encourage the maximum use of its services and materials by the greatest numbers of people in its service area.

In observation of America's 250th anniversary, library patron and local author, Karen Goatkeeper, has been contributing ...
05/13/2026

In observation of America's 250th anniversary, library patron and local author, Karen Goatkeeper, has been contributing reviews to the library newsletter on books set in different regions of our great nation.

Library staff thought our social media followers might appreciate reading them as well. Here is the fifth installment as seen in our May 2026 newsletter.

Please pardon us as we boast about our team members Clara Cooper and Jhonine Maralit. 🏅 Nice work, ladies!!Well done to ...
05/12/2026

Please pardon us as we boast about our team members Clara Cooper and Jhonine Maralit. 🏅 Nice work, ladies!!

Well done to all of the SHS Tigers who participated! 👏

📖 Remember to “get caught reading”!
05/11/2026

📖 Remember to “get caught reading”!

💐🌸 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌼💐
05/10/2026

💐🌸 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌼💐

Perfect view. ☀️🌳📖 What are you reading this weekend?
05/09/2026

Perfect view. ☀️🌳📖 What are you reading this weekend?

05/07/2026
The library will close at 1:30 today, Wednesday, May 6th. We apologize for any inconvenience.
05/06/2026

The library will close at 1:30 today, Wednesday, May 6th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The library’s auxiliary group, Friends of the Salem - Missouri- Public Library, is accepting donations for their annual ...
05/04/2026

The library’s auxiliary group, Friends of the Salem - Missouri- Public Library, is accepting donations for their annual book sale!

✅ They can take: gently used fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, and more!
🚫 They won’t accept: damaged books, encyclopedias, or outdated textbooks.

📚 Please place donations in the green box that’s just inside the library entrance.

❤️ Your contributions help support the library and literacy efforts all year long. Thank you!

Address

403 N Jackson Street
Salem, MO
65560

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+15737294331

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