# Things to do with kids at Salem Public Library

> 3 upcoming family events and 0 ongoing programs and visits at Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/1000-books-before-kindergarten-party--listing-3e080ae965201d0a2c0b5165) — Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Salem Public Library · Ages 0–5 · checked Oct 13. A party celebrating children in the library's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program, with crafts, activities and snacks plus a short recognition ceremony for everyone who…
- [After Hours: Gingerbread Competition (grades 5-12)](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/after-hours-gingerbread-competition-grades-5-12--listing-254487d57fd9c7f83bc70ecf) — Fri, Dec 4 · 4:45 PM – 7:00 PM · Salem Public Library · checked Oct 13. Tweens and teens compete after library hours to build the best gingerbread creation in the Children's Program Room. Library doors lock promptly at 5 PM. A permission slip…
- [Holiday Card Making (Half Day, Hooray!) — Salem Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/holiday-card-making-half-day-hooray-salem-public-library--listing-0544abce592b4063ade04a8f) — Wed, Dec 9 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Salem Public Library · All ages · checked Oct 20. A drop-in holiday card-making hour in the Children's Program Room at Salem Public Library, timed for a Wednesday half day in Salem Public Schools as part of the library's 'Half…

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