The magic of community reading returns to Salem this summer, and we couldn’t be more excited to share the details of One Book, One Salem 2025. For the third consecutive year, the Salem Literary Festival will feature acclaimed author Julia Alvarez, bringing our community together through the shared experience of reading, and this year’s selection promises to be extraordinary. This

In a historic move celebrating Salem’s rich literary heritage, Mayor Dominick Pangallo and Salem Public Library Director Tara Mansfield have announced the appointment of J.D. Scrimgeour as the city’s inaugural Poet Laureate. This groundbreaking appointment comes as Salem approaches its 400th anniversary, marking a new chapter in the city’s cultural legacy. A New Cultural Milestone Establishing Salem’s first Poet Laureate