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    Salem Public Library

    109 Reviews
    #9 of 68 things to do in Salem
    Traveler Resources, Libraries
    585 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301-3591
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    “Fun large place”

    There's always something to get here. I like how the dvd's now are free to rent instead of being a... read more

    Reviewed July 22, 2018
    redcurleyz
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    “Wonderful community asset”

    Convenient to downtown, excellent facilities for children and teens. The auditorium hosts so many... read more

    Reviewed June 23, 2018
    vesseytjr
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    Reviewed July 22, 2018
    Fun large place

    There's always something to get here. I like how the dvd's now are free to rent instead of being a dollar. The remodel has made it more modern and fresh looking. There's plenty of books to get and look at. I appreciate that they're connected...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank redcurleyz
    Reviewed June 23, 2018
    Wonderful community asset

    Convenient to downtown, excellent facilities for children and teens. The auditorium hosts so many fun activities for families during the summer.

    Date of experience: June 2018
    Thank vesseytjr
    Reviewed June 8, 2018
    Nicest Library I have ever seen

    This place is HUGE! The front desk people immediately greeted me with a smile and were very courteous. They have a large computer room downstairs and were very helpful in showing me, a vacationer, how to use it. It was clean and everyone walking around...More

    Date of experience: June 2018
    Thank marydW2173UQ
    Reviewed May 14, 2018
    Large Library -- Must pay for parking

    I enjoy this location but not the fact that they use parking meters. The lot of liberty only has a few spots but the parking garage option is nice. If someone illegally parks at the entrance it can make using the drive-thru book return a...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    2  Thank ElizabethP999
    Reviewed May 10, 2018
    Beautiful facility

    Beautiful facility and great spaces and services for the community. It even has a good parking garage.

    Date of experience: May 2018
    Thank Trav512015
    Reviewed March 3, 2018
    It's not a local library

    So much to say about the Salem Public Library SYSTEM. I've been a long-time user and have always done my best to tell everyone about the many, many services. One of my favorites: The fine art lending service. When we moved my mom here from...More

    Date of experience: March 2018
    Thank srnwood
    Reviewed February 16, 2018
    A favorite for 65 years!

    The library is stately and well-maintained. It has huge rooms accommodating a large variety of interests. The children's library is dear....you must see it.

    Date of experience: July 2017
    Thank Caroline J
    Reviewed January 22, 2018 via mobile
    Family Time

    The Salem library has so much to offer. I love the programs they hold to promote reading for children. My daughter enjoys library visits.

    Date of experience: November 2017
    Thank jjnks72
    Reviewed January 19, 2018
    Great library - wonderful used book store!

    Just visiting town and went in with friends. A great used book store, and a big list of events. Wished I lived in Salem to take advantage of all of the opportunities!

    Date of experience: January 2018
    Thank Alline A
    Reviewed November 8, 2017
    Plenty of things to do

    Such a fun spot for a solo visit or to meet up with a friend. Plenty to see. Plenty to do free. Beautiful stop to read in a quiet setting.

    Date of experience: November 2017
    Thank msbecca444
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    Jaysin1230
    May 27, 2015|
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    Response from BJ T | Property representative |
    You can get a library card by going to the Salem central library or to the West Salem branch library. You will need to bring a current photo ID that shows your current street address. You can also go onto the library... More
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