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.

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06/14/2026

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Read! at the Library

Rain + weekend = the perfect equation for a weekend indoors with a good book. What is everyone reading this weekend?
06/13/2026

Rain + weekend = the perfect equation for a weekend indoors with a good book. What is everyone reading this weekend?

😢 Do you have a favorite Jane Yolen book?
06/13/2026

😢 Do you have a favorite Jane Yolen book?

Jane Yolen, author of 450 books and hundreds of poems, died on Thursday, June 11, her daughter, Heidi Stemple, said. She was 87. Among her many works, Yolen wrote 'The Devil's Arithmetic,' which was adapted into a film starring Kirsten Dunst.

In observation of America's 250th anniversary, library patron and local author, Karen Goatkeeper, has been contributing ...
06/12/2026

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 sixth installment as seen in our June 2026 newsletter.

🏟️ World Cup 2026 starts today! 🥅Fans can score stories and nonfictionb⚽️⚽️ks at this display near the circulation desk!
06/11/2026

🏟️ World Cup 2026 starts today! 🥅

Fans can score stories and nonfiction
b⚽️⚽️ks at this display near the circulation desk!

This group of volunteers from Love Thy Neighbor Dent County, MO surprised library staff with the gift of their time this...
06/09/2026

This group of volunteers from Love Thy Neighbor Dent County, MO surprised library staff with the gift of their time this afternoon! They rolled up their sleeves and worked hard organizing reference materials as well as pulling weeds.

Thank you, neighbors! ❤️

The summer heat is here.Your public library is a cooling center. The library is a safe place for everyone whether you h...
06/09/2026

The summer heat is here.

Your public library is a cooling center. The library is a safe place for everyone whether you have a card or not.

Hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday are 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

Food and drinks aren't permitted in the library. However, a water fountain is available.

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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