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Library Information

South Salem Branch

Today's hours

We're open 3:00PM to 6:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 3:00PM to 6:00PM

We're closed Monday October 14 due to Staff In-Service Training
Mon, Oct 14 Closed
(Staff In-Service Training)
Tue, Oct 15 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 Closed
Sat, Oct 19 Closed
Sun, Oct 20 Closed
Mon, Oct 14 Closed
(Staff In-Service Training)
Tue, Oct 15 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 Closed
Sat, Oct 19 Closed
Sun, Oct 20 Closed

Address
4297 Broadway Street
South Salem, OH 45681
Tel: 740-702-4145
About the branch

The South Salem Branch, located in Buckskin Elementary, offers storytimes and programming to the students at the school, and also offers walk-in hours for the general public. Public services include books and movies, computer access, free WiFi, and programs for all ages.


On-Site Services

The South Salem Branch houses fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, audiobooks, magazines, large print, books for kids and teens, music, movies, and much more, including:

  • Computers and laptops with high-speed Internet and Microsoft Office software
  • Photocopy and Printing services – black & white and color prints, $.10 page for black and white, $.50 per page for color
  • Faxing service – All local and toll-free faxing is free.  For long distance faxes, the charge is $1 for every five pages, with a maximum cost per fax of $3.  No international faxes. 
  • Reference service
  • Free, open WiFi in our library and parking lot 
  • External book return
  • Programs for all ages
  • Beyond Books Collection – Check out a Chromebook, a WiFi hotspot, a cake pan, or some seeds from the Seed Library
  • Free 1-1 Tech Tutoring and Northstar Digital Learning Assessment proctoring
  • Teacher, Parent & Caregiver Collections – Let us curate a collection of children’s books for your little ones, specific to any topic or interest.
  • Book Match – Tell us your preferences, and we'll help you find the perfect next read.
  • Bookworm Summer Reading Program for all ages

Also check out our robust offering of Online Resources, available for free with your library card.


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All locations, hours, and holidays/closings (printable PDF)

Events
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
In the Library
Join us at the South Salem Branch as we turn a baby food jar into a mummy that glows at night!

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In the Library
Join us for our annual pumpkin painting at the Library. Bring your own pumpkin and we'll supply the rest. Join the contest -- teachers will vote on their favorite pumpkins.

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In the Library
Join us for our annual pumpkin painting at the Library. Bring your own pumpkin and we'll supply the rest. Join the contest -- teachers will vote on their favorite pumpkins.

Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
In the Library
Join us and make your own little spooktacular ghost out of construction paper and cotton balls!

Wed, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
In the Library
Create festive fall kitchen towels to display or give away! Felt leaves will be attached with embroidery thread and glue.

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Let's get festive with a Thanksgiving turkey headband! Come and create this colorful feather display to wear for the holiday.