Salem Public Library

Category: Public library in Salem, Oregon

Address: 585 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301, USA

Phone: +15035886315

Opening hours

Sunday: 1–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–7PM

Wednesday: 10AM–7PM

Thursday: 10AM–7PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Lyn C

May 18, 2022

Parking was totally free with no loops to jump through. We found some great books and enjoyed our visit. It was also interesting to see the visible seismic improvements since the renovations were completed.

Kayli Nagel

Apr 5, 2022

Love the updates! Library is very clean and has an enormous selection of books. The children's section is amazing. Hoping the discovery center will be opened back up soon! Staff are very helpful and friendly. Love that parking is free for the first 3 hours!

Patricia Esquivel

Mar 22, 2022

My grandchildren love love love the library. The new renovations are great. The old way way better fir me but when it's all done and said I'm greatful fir such a place as this. Thank you Salem fir giving me a place to take my gbabies and feel safe for them.

Alexis Reeves

Jan 17, 2022

This was my first time visiting since the new construction! They made some new changes that I really liked. First, they got rid of the parking meters, instead implementing FREE three hour parking. (win!) The inside looks cool as well, if a little clinical maybe. I do agree with some of the other reviews that the old tall bookshelves were very nostalgic, but the new renovations are cool and modern. It doesn't really feel as cozy anymore though, with everything being very bright instead of darker and moodier. One of the staff members told me they would be adding a lot more colorful reading chairs and such, which I'm excited for. There are a lot of quiet spaces and tables to read or work. The little shop at the entrance has cool movie posters, prints, and books for very cheap, definitely recommend! I kind of liked having the teen scene in the downstairs area, but it's okay that it's upstairs now.

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Questions & Answers

Do you have on DVD Tony Hillerman, Thief of Time, or Coyote Waits or Skin Walkers ??

Doreen Allshouse | Jul 19, 2022
StarsShine Rosie | Jul 19, 2022

Each of the DVD's are available at libraries in other towns. You could place a hold w your library card, n select pick up at the Salem public library.

How do we access the Library of Things?

Kathleen Schulte | Nov 19, 2021
Louise Meyers | Nov 19, 2021

Ask them at the library.

I lost my library card. How do I get another?

Carol Dare | Oct 20, 2021
Louise Meyers | Oct 20, 2021

If you have IDou don't need the physical card. And sínce they are not open, all checkout is online, so they should have your record.

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Does the salem library offer free notarizing?

Brittani Baakko-Abernathey | Aug 16, 2021
Jackson Esau | Aug 16, 2021

No I think if get there membership you can maybe borrow and return

Can I use a printer at the library? And does it work wireless?

Emily Lauer | Aug 16, 2021
James Dunning | Aug 16, 2021

The library is currently closed. Materials are available only by appointment with curbside pickup.

Can we go inside the library to look for a book?

Maria Ramirez | Aug 16, 2021
Kirk J | Aug 16, 2021

Nope. :-(

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How do I sign up to pick up curbside?

James Lisle | Aug 16, 2021
Erin Bickle | Aug 16, 2021

https://www.cityofsalem.net/library/ If you scroll down there are two blue bars, one to view the catalogue and one to schedule pickup.

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Is the library open?

gregory murphy | Aug 16, 2021
Nicholle Adams | Aug 16, 2021

No only curbside pick up when you order online

when is my book due? Thanks. Charles W. Raber

charles raber | Aug 16, 2020
Troy Snow | Aug 16, 2020

When did you borrow it?

When will the library close for seismic upgrade, and how long is it expeccted to take?

Cecile Chi | Aug 16, 2020
brent moser | Aug 16, 2020

They just say this winter 2020

What are the provisions for parking?

Mingsze Anna Engelmann | Aug 16, 2020
Donald Machado | Aug 16, 2020

There are coin operated parking meters in the parking garage.

Is there a table where you could sit with a laptop to do homework/read/write, or watch videos with headphones?

Zaccaria Jarraf | Aug 17, 2019
Sarah Howton | Aug 17, 2019

There are comfy chairs & couches with stools, side tables & plug ins near them also

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Do you have Diana Gabaldon books series?

Robbie Abers | Aug 17, 2019
Donald Machado | Aug 17, 2019

You can check on the availability of an item here: https://catalog.ccrls.org/client/en_US/default

what are the weekly hours for library

Mr X | Aug 17, 2019
Troy Snow | Aug 17, 2019

Monday's are closed Tuesday-thursday 10am- 6pm thursday- Saturday 10am- 9pm. I think

Can you eat in the Library?

lay | Aug 17, 2019
Public Library Salem | Aug 17, 2019

Food and beverages with secure lids are acceptable throughout most areas of the Library. The exception is the Computer Center and in the Library Stacks.

Is there a cafe in the basement of the library that is open?

A Google User | Aug 17, 2018
Public Library Salem | Aug 17, 2019

There is no longer a cafe in the library.

Does the library offer a temporary, or short-term card to non-resident / summer visitors? Or have a fee-for-service for non-residents to borrow books?

Sara Waldron | Aug 17, 2018
Marci Keller | Aug 17, 2018

If you're not a resident you have to pay monthly for a library card.

Why is the library closed on Mondays

Leo Caropelo | Aug 17, 2018
David Neely | Aug 17, 2018

I am assumimg it has to do with staffing. There arent a lot of other city entities that are open on a weekend day lat alone the whole weekend. There are staff members there on Mondays who do upkero, though.

Do you have a service that mails books to homes

Linda Wheeler | Aug 17, 2018
Jessica Marie | Aug 17, 2018

Salem Public Library provides a homebound program called Operation Bookshelf, in which volunteers with the Assistance League of Salem-Keizer deliver books to homebound residents. Unfortunately, due to cost limitations, the library is not currently able to mail books to homes.

Do u have a book drop

Marcelo Martinez | Aug 17, 2018
Mindy Kelly | Aug 17, 2018

Yes, outside of the front entrance. It is a drive up book drop.

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How do u get a library card?

Angellina Young | Aug 17, 2018
Mindy Kelly | Aug 17, 2018

When I got mine a few years ago, I went to the front desk and filled out information including your address. At the time, I lived in North Salem which was not technically in Salem city limits, so I had a limit on the card.

Hi umm do u guys have the book Crenshaw .!!!

Yolani Xiclalic | Aug 17, 2018
Jessica Marie | Aug 17, 2018

Yes, Salem Public Library has the book "Crenshaw." The best way to find it is by visiting the Children's or Teen Ask Here desk at the main library, 585 Liberty St SE.

Cost for card?

Gary Stubbs | Aug 17, 2018
David Neely | Aug 17, 2018

Free if you are in Marion/Polk county.

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