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August 7, 2025
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Literature
Salem

Salem Literary Festival 2025: Your Guide to Five Days of Literary Magic

by John Andrews
Mark your calendars! The Salem Literary Festival 2025 transforms historic Salem into a literary wonderland from September 3-7. This beloved annual celebration brings together acclaimed authors, emerging writers, and book lovers for five extraordinary days. Best of all, the entire festival remains free to attend, making world-class literary programming accessible to everyone. Salem Literary Festival 2025 Opening Night Features Allegra
August 7, 2025
June 16, 2025
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Salem Literary Festival Brings Julia Alvarez to Town

by John Andrews
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
June 16, 2025
August 14, 2024
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Festivals
Salem

Salem Literary Festival 2024: A Celebration of Books and Authors

by John Andrews
Mark your calendars, book lovers! The Salem Literary Festival is back for its 15th year, promising five days of literary delights from September 4-8, 2024. This beloved event, presented by the Salem Athenaeum in partnership with Salem Public Library, brings together over 60 local, national, and international authors for a feast of readings, discussions, and workshops. Festival Schedule Wednesday, September
August 14, 2024
August 14, 2023
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Festivals
Salem

Salem Literary Festival 2023: September 5-10

by John Andrews
The Salem Athenaeum is pleased to announce the fourteenth Salem Literary Festival (aka Salem Lit Fest), happening September 5-10. Most of this year’s festival will be held in person in locations around Salem, with a few sessions only offered online. The Lit Fest features more than 40 notable writers from across genres sharing their stories and writing advice with each
August 14, 2023
July 31, 2023
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Salem
Salem Literary Festival

Dive into a World of Reading with One Book, One Salem!

by John Andrews
Salem Literary Festival brings the joy of reading to the community with the launch of One Book, One Salem. Beginning on August 1st, this event is a celebration that connects readers from all walks of life. And the best part? You’re invited to join! What’s It All About? One Book, One Salem is a community-wide reading adventure. This year, we’ll
July 31, 2023
November 18, 2021
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Nonprofit November
Salem

#NonprofitNovember: Salem Athenaeum

by joeyphoenix
#NonprofitNovember is highlighting Creative Collective’s nonprofit Business Members in a series of featured interviews. These short features will grant some insight into how these nonprofits have grown and developed through the years and how they plan to use what they’ve learned to further their respective missions in 2022.  This Holiday season, follow the hashtag #NonprofitNovember to learn more about the
November 18, 2021