Salem Public Library

The Salem Public Library is a public library at 370 Essex Street in . The library building was constructed in 1855 for John Bertram, a prominent sea captain, and his family.
  • Opening hours:
    Monday—Thursday: 9:00 AM—9:00 PM
    Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
    Sunday: 1:00 PM—5:00 PM
  • Email: sal@salempl.org
  • Type: Library
  • Description: public library in Massachusetts
  • Address: 370 Essex Street, Salem, 01970

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Salem Athenaeum and The Witch House.

Library
The , founded in 1810, is one of the oldest membership libraries in the United States. The Athenaeum is located at 337 Essex Street in in the McIntire Historic District. is situated 730 feet east of Salem Public Library.

Museum
The Jonathan Corwin House, known locally as , is a historic house museum in . It was the home of Judge Jonathan Corwin and is one of the few structures still standing in Salem with direct ties to the Salem witch trials of 1692. is situated 1,200 feet east of Salem Public Library.

Manor estate
The Nathaniel , is a Georgian Colonial mansion located at 318 Essex Street in . As no published dendrochronology study has been conducted, the exact build date of this home is up for debate. is situated 970 feet east of Salem Public Library.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Salem and Downtown Salem District.

A charming seaside destination, offers visitors the requisite bevy of enthralling elements: a world-class museum, compelling oceanfront and maritime history, quirky shops and tempting restaurants.

Neighborhood
Photo: Marcbela, Public domain.
is a historic district roughly bounded by Church, Central, New Derby, and Washington Streets in . It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and represents a major expansion of the Old Town Hall Historic District, which was listed in 1972.

Neighborhood
The encompasses a small remnant of the oldest part of that has since been surrounded by more modern development.

Salem Public Library

Latitude
42.52027° or 42° 31′ 13″ north
Longitude
-70.90319° or 70° 54′ 12″ west
Open location code
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Wiki­data ID
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