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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DTSTART:20260908T130000Z
DTEND:20260908T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10000043-1788858000-1788865200@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe building 
 will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to
  come by and write in a peaceful setting.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-09-08/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DTSTART:20260910T170000Z
DTEND:20260910T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10001836-1789045200-1789052400@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move
  a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) 
 or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for cam
 p\, organize your photos) in community.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft-2/2026-09-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Book Group
DTSTART:20260912T150000Z
DTEND:20260912T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10000910-1789210800-1789216200@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Discussion group meets on the second Saturday of the month at 
 11:00 a.m. \nSessions are hybrid. \nRegister in advance if attending via Z
 oom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZModOCvrj0v_MkPJIjN5jmwNm_
 XvSb0IA \nView this year’s reading list here.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/book-group-3/2026-09-12/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DTSTART:20260912T170000Z
DTEND:20260912T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10001315-1789218000-1789225200@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move
  a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) 
 or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for cam
 p\, organize your photos) in community.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft/2026-09-12/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Salem’s Modern Philosophers
DTSTART:20260912T170000Z
DTEND:20260912T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10002119-1789218000-1789225200@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Salem’s Modern Philosophers\nMeets the 2nd Saturday\nfrom 1:
 00—3:00 PM—in person \nThis group of thinkers congregates to discuss r
 elevant topics framed by texts\, media\, and experiences we agree on as a 
 group. The first hour is dedicated to and framed by the media of our choos
 ing while the second hour is reserved for open dialogues. We hope to see y
 ou there. Please email queries to: sharayah.brauche@gmail.com \nSee the c
 urrent reading list on the Groups page.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/salems-modern-philosophers-2/2026-09-
 12/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Monday Evening Conversations
DTSTART:20260914T230000Z
DTEND:20260915T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10000526-1789412400-1789419600@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:This group currently meets online. Register here \nThe Monday
  Evening Conversations Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 7
 :00 PM. All members and other interested parties are invited. \nIt may be 
 of interest to know that the The Social Library\, predecessor of the Salem
  Athenaeum\, was founded by a similar discussion group\, called the Monday
  Evening Club. Edward Augustus Holyoke\, Rev. Thomas Barnard\, Rev. Thomas
  Gilchrist\, Benjamin Lynde\, Nathaniel Ropes and others were among the Mo
 nday Evening Club founders\, who gathered to discuss current events and to
 pics of mutual interest. \n\nTopics for discussion are wide open\, but mus
 t be amenable to good conversation. Examples include: \n\n\nThe long rangi
 ng effects of the Civil War\nThe courage to be vulnerable\nEuropean archit
 ecture\nThe importance/non importance of art\nWhy have friends\n\nMeetings
  will start with something to help frame the discussion for the evening\, 
 such as a: \n\nbrief talk\npodcast\nvideo\nreading of prose or poetry\nmus
 ic\n\nWe look forward to talking with you!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/monday-evening-conversations/2026-09-
 14/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DTSTART:20260915T130000Z
DTEND:20260915T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10000044-1789462800-1789470000@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe building 
 will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to
  come by and write in a peaceful setting.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-09-15/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Salem Writers Group
DTSTART:20260915T230000Z
DTEND:20260916T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10000405-1789498800-1789506000@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the gr
 oup for feedback. The group is facilitated by J.D. Scrimgeour\, Professor 
 of English\, Salem State University.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/salem-writers-group-2/2026-09-15/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Reappraisal Reading Circle
DTSTART:20260916T230000Z
DTEND:20260917T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10002210-1789585200-1789590600@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Open meeting to discuss a prolific\, popular author of the pas
 t whose works are held in quantity by the Athenaeum. Meetings are bi-month
 ly on Third Wednesdays—hybrid sessions. Sign up here for Zoom link \n20
 26–27 Discussions: \nSept 16\, 2026\nPearl S. Buck  (1892-1973)\nAmeric
 an writer and humanitarian. Nobel prize winner for literature. Also an adv
 ocate for women’s rights and racial equality. \nNov 18\nJ. B. Priestly 
  (1894-1984)\nEnglish novelist\, dramatist\, literary critic\, and essayis
 t. \nJan 20\, 2027\nBruce Lancaster  (1896-1963)\nMassachusetts author (W
 orcester and Beverly) who left the foreign service to write historical n
 ovels and nonfiction. \nMar 17\nPaul Gallico  (1897-1976)\nAmerican who w
 rote mostly short stories and novels\, many of which inspired films. \nMay
  19\nNevil Shute  (1899-1960)\nEnglish Aeronautical engineer\, war corres
 pondent\, and novelist.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/reappraisal-reading-circle-2/2026-09-
 16/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DTSTART:20260917T170000Z
DTEND:20260917T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10001837-1789650000-1789657200@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move
  a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) 
 or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for cam
 p\, organize your photos) in community.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft-2/2026-09-17/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Any Book Group
DTSTART:20260917T230000Z
DTEND:20260918T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10000583-1789671600-1789677000@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:What are you reading? \nThis discussion group is for readers o
 f all genres. We all share a love for books—classics\, mysteries\, sci-f
 i\, memoir\, poetry—whatever genre you are reading now\, come prepared t
 o share! Be ready to talk about your current read\, and have a pen handy t
 o take down recommendations from the people in the group. \nBookworms unit
 e! \nThis group meets online on 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. \nSign up on Zo
 om here.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum—online
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/any-book-group/2026-09-17/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Library closes at 2:00 pm
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260919T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10002207-1789815600-1789826400@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closing at 2:00 pm today in order to setup
  for the 4:00 pm event\, Chartering a Path to Independence.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/library-closes-at-200-pm/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DTSTART:20260919T170000Z
DTEND:20260919T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10001316-1789822800-1789826400@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move
  a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) 
 or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for cam
 p\, organize your photos) in community. \nPlease note:  \nThe library clos
 es at 2:00 p.m. today to setup up for Chartering a Path to Independence at
  4:00 p.m.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft-3/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Chartering a Path to Independence
DTSTART:20260919T200000Z
DTEND:20260919T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10002187-1789833600-1789840800@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:community,literary
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Salem 400+\nand in recognition and appreciation o
 f your\ncontribution to Salem’s rich and evolving story\,\nThe Trustees 
 of the Salem Athenaeum\nare delighted to invite you to the unveiling of\nt
 he newly created archival reproduction of the  \n1629 Charter of the Gover
 nor and Company of the\nMassachusetts Bay in New England. \nThis foundatio
 nal document of American democracy\, the\n“Endecott Charter\,” was ent
 rusted to the Salem Athenaeum in 1810.\nLearn about its remarkable provena
 nce and celebrate its enduring significance\nwith distinguished historians
 \, authors\, and educators\,\nEmerson “Tad” Baker and Charlie Newhall 
 \nSeptember 19\, 2026 \nReception\, 4 pm\nPresentation\, 5 pm \nPlease joi
 n us as we continue to make history matter! \nThis is a hybrid event. \nRe
 serve now\nTicket Policies\nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\,
  you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to t
 he use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem 
 Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and pro
 motional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, plea
 se email staff@salemathenaeum.net
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/endecott-charter/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DTSTART:20260922T130000Z
DTEND:20260922T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10000045-1790067600-1790074800@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe building 
 will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to
  come by and write in a peaceful setting.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-09-22/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:La Tertulia—In Person
DTSTART:20260922T220000Z
DTEND:20260922T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10000739-1790100000-1790105400@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:La Tertulia is a group of members interested in keeping their 
 Spanish speaking skills in practice. \nMeets twice a month: \n2nd Tuesdays
  are online via Zoom \n4th Tuesdays are in person at the Salem Athenaeum \
 nContact staff@salemathenaeum.net for details.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/la-tertulia-in-person/2026-09-22/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Incessant Pipe: Poetry Salon
DTSTART:20260922T230000Z
DTEND:20260923T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10000678-1790103600-1790110800@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:The Incessant Pipe Poetry Salon will meet upstairs in the Sale
 m Athenaeum. “The Pipe” is a space to read poetry\, yours or others\, 
 and discuss everything from the price of tea in China to quantum particles
  (as long as it relates back to poetry). All styles of poetry are welcome.
  \nMeets 4th Tuesdays.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/incessant-pipe-poetry-salon/2026-09-2
 2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:For Jenn: North Shore Poets Remember
DTSTART:20260923T230000Z
DTEND:20260924T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10002209-1790190000-1790197200@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:community,literary
DESCRIPTION:To mark the first anniversary of the passing of poet Jennifer 
 Martelli\, the Salem Athenaeum will host an evening of poetry and remembra
 nces. Co-hosted by January Gill O’Neil and J.D. Scrimgeour\, the reading
  will bring together North Shore poets to celebrate Jenn’s life\, work\,
  friendship\, and lasting presence in our literary community. \nJenn was a
  trustee of the Salem Athenaeum and a beloved North Shore writer. The even
 ing will feature local poets reading and reflecting on Jenn’s work. Fami
 ly members will also be in attendance. \nPlease join us for an evening of 
 poems\, remembrance\, and community as we celebrate Jenn and her legacy. \
 nRegistration is strongly encouraged. \nSign up\nTicket Policies\nBy atten
 ding an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you may be photographed or recorded
 . Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and n
 ame in any media related to the Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on we
 bsites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have qu
 estions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/for-jenn-north-shore-poets-remember/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DTSTART:20260924T170000Z
DTEND:20260924T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10001838-1790254800-1790262000@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move
  a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) 
 or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for cam
 p\, organize your photos) in community.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft-2/2026-09-24/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:These Truths Discussion Series: Part 3— “The State”
DTSTART:20260924T230000Z
DTEND:20260925T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10001273-1790276400-1790280000@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:education,literary
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate our 250th anniversary by exploring the founding p
 rinciples\nof the United States…and how we live up to them \nThis four-p
 art discussion series will revolve around the book These Truths: A History
  of the U.S. Constitution by Jill Lepore. Each session will be on a differ
 ent theme (The Idea\, The People\, The State\, The Machine) linked to read
 ings from sections of the book. Sessions will be facilitated by Dr. Andrew
  Darien\, Associate Dean for the College of Arts & Sciences at Salem State
  University. \nThe Athenaeum also has compiled a list of additional recomm
 ended readings on American history and ideals to supplement the discussion
 . These books are tagged in the Athenaeum’s Library Thing catalog under 
 the heading “Citizen Bookshelf\,” which can be accessed here. Some o
 f these are displayed in the reading room in the area marked with a Citize
 n Bookshelf sign. Send us your suggestions for the list. \nHas America li
 ved up to its founding “truths”? Let’s read and find out together! \
 n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 3 — The State (1866–1945) \nSeptember 24 
 at 7:00 p.m. \nChapters 9–12: \n\nOf Citizens\, Persons\, and People (pp
 . 311–360)\nEfficiency and the Masses (pp. 361–420)\nA Constitution of
  the Air (pp. 421–471)\nThe Brutality of Modernity (pp. 472–520)\n\nHe
 re the book looks at how government expanded in response to industrializat
 ion\, immigration\, inequality\, and crisis. Through the Progressive Era\,
  the Great Depression\, and World Wars\, Lepore shows how government struc
 tures and civic expectations shifted\, helping citizens think about the ro
 le of public institutions in everyday life. \nAttend any or all sessions!\
 nApril 23\, June 11\, September 24\, and December 3\nAll discussion sessio
 ns start at 7:00 p.m. \nDownload These Truths_Reading List\nAndrew Darien
  is Associate Dean for the College of Arts & Sciences at Salem State Univ
 ersity\, where he has taught as a history professor since 2004.  He speci
 alizes in modern United States history and oral history.  He is the autho
 r of Becoming New York’s Finest: Race\, Gender and the Integration of 
 the NYPD\, 1935-1980\, and Building the Sacred and the Progressive: A His
 tory of Temple Sinai in Brookline.  He has been the project director for
  Student\, Citizen\, and Soldier\, which has recorded and shared dozens o
 f interviews with college veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. H
 e most recently completed an oral history project to document the queer hi
 story of Lynn through a series of gay and lesbian bars going back to the e
 arly 20th century.  The American Association of State and Local History a
 warded Darien and United Lynn Pride the Corey Award for the best grassroot
 s public history project in 2025. \n\nFree to all. Registration recommende
 d.\n\nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 2
 4 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\,
  you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to t
 he use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem 
 Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and pro
 motional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, plea
 se email staff@salemathenaeum.net
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/these-truths-discussion-series-part-3
 -the-state/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Trails and Sails: Athenaeum Tour
DTSTART:20260926T150000Z
DTEND:20260926T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10002189-1790420400-1790424000@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:outdoors
DESCRIPTION:As part of Trails and Sails\, the Salem Athenaeum will be havi
 ng a free guided tour of the building along with a brief history of the in
 stitution (established 1760). Select books from the library’s Historical
  Collections will be on display. Saturday 9/26 only! \nSpecial Instruction
 s: \nThe tour involves stairs and the building is not accessible. \nTours 
 will start on the hour. \nRegistration required. \nLimited to 12 people. 
  \nFree. \nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up
  to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athena
 eum\, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent
  to the use of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the S
 alem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, an
 d promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\,
  please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/trails-and-sails-athenaeum-tour/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DTSTART:20260926T170000Z
DTEND:20260926T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10001317-1790427600-1790434800@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move
  a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) 
 or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for cam
 p\, organize your photos) in community.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft/2026-09-26/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Writing Workshop with Ken Liu
DTSTART:20260926T170000Z
DTEND:20260926T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10002088-1790427600-1790438400@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:education,literary
DESCRIPTION:Speaking Tools: How to Tell Compelling Stories About Technolog
 y\nThis event is a fundraiser for the 2026 Salem Literary Festival\; all p
 roceeds will be used to fund festival programming. \nThis workshop will tr
 ain you to see and think about “technology”—both fictional and nonfi
 ctional forms—in new ways that help you tell compelling stories. We’ll
  examine a broader definition of technology and take on the perspective of
  a worldbuilder\, someone who must conjure a novel and concrete vision for
  others. Writing exercises will allow participants to put these new ways o
 f seeing and thinking into practice. In addition to fiction writers\, this
  course is also suitable for journalists\, technologists\, gamemasters\, s
 ales and marketing staff\, activists—anyone who wants to communicate mor
 e effectively about technology. The workshop is intended for writers of al
 l levels. Please come to the workshop with a piece of technology (existing
  or invented) in mind you’d like to feature in a story. \nPrerequisites:
  Since this workshop is suitable for writers at all levels of expertise\, 
 there are no requirements per se. However\, prior to attendance\, it would
  be helpful for you to think about a piece of technology that you wish to 
 feature in a story. This can be something real (a new programming language
  you’re excited about\; an old gadget that you love\; a new startup idea
 \; a hand tool that you know intimately …) or something fictional (a web
  site you wish someone would make\; a program that you want to craft\; a n
 ew method of space travel\; a boat powered by phlogiston in a parallel uni
 verse  …). You don’t have to think much—a vague idea in mind is en
 ough. \nKen Liu (http://kenliu.name) is an American author of speculative
  fiction. A winner of the Nebula\, Hugo\, and World Fantasy awards\, he wr
 ote the Dandelion Dynasty\, a silkpunk epic fantasy series\, as well as t
 he short story collection The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories. His late
 st book is All that We See or Seem\, a techno-thriller starring an AI-whi
 spering hacker who saves the world. \nPrior to becoming a full-time writer
 \, Liu worked as a software engineer\, corporate lawyer\, and litigation c
 onsultant. Liu frequently speaks on a variety of topics\, including futuri
 sm\, the history of creative technologies\, bookmaking\, and the mathemati
 cs of origami. \nTuition: $200.00 \nRegister
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LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/writing-workshop-with-ken-liu/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Misfortune: Salem's Parlor Magic Experience
DTSTART:20260926T213000Z
DTEND:20260926T223000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10002091-1790443800-1790447400@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:theater
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling lucky? Join in on Salem’s parlor magic exper
 ience! \nMisfortune is an hour-long theatrical magic show conjured by mag
 ician Evan Northrup. Set in Salem\, Massachusetts\, it walks the eerie li
 ne between superstition and luck — blending immersive storytelling with 
 astonishing sleight-of-hand. \nPresented in the historic Salem Athenaeum
  reading room\, seating is intentionally limited to preserve an intimate a
 tmosphere. Please plan ahead so you don’t miss your chance to experience
  Salem’s premier parlor magic show.\nRun time 60 minutes \nChoose your d
 ate when you sign up:  September 26\, October 3\, 4\, 10\, or 11 \n$30 pe
 r person \nPlease note: The building entrance is located up one flight of 
 stairs. \nIntended for adults\; the curious aged 13 and over are welcome. 
 \nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 ho
 urs before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you
  may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the u
 se of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athe
 naeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promoti
 onal materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please e
 mail staff@salemathenaeum.net
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LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/misfortune-salems-parlor-magic-experi
 ence/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
DTSTART:20260929T130000Z
DTEND:20260929T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10000046-1790672400-1790679600@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum. \nThe building 
 will be open from 9:00-11:00 today especially for quiet work. Feel free to
  come by and write in a peaceful setting.
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LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-09-29/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DTSTART:20261001T170000Z
DTEND:20261001T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10001839-1790859600-1790866800@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move
  a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) 
 or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for cam
 p\, organize your photos) in community.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft-2/2026-10-01/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Convivial Craft
DTSTART:20261003T170000Z
DTEND:20261003T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10001318-1791032400-1791039600@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00-3:00 p.m. \nUse this time to move
  a creative project forward (knit\, scrapbook\, sketch\, journal\, write) 
 or complete a task (write those thank you notes\, sign the kids up for cam
 p\, organize your photos) in community.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/convival-craft/2026-10-03/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Horror Writing Workshop with Gillian Daniels
DTSTART:20261003T170000Z
DTEND:20261003T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10002090-1791032400-1791043200@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:education,literary
DESCRIPTION:Whispers in The Attic: Writing Horror Short Stories with Gill
 ian Daniels\nThis event is a fundraiser for the 2026 Salem Literary Festiv
 al\; all proceeds will be used to fund festival programming. \nThis Octobe
 r\, climb the stairs to The Attic at the Salem Athenaeum and step into a
  world of shadows\, story craft\, and suspense. In this immersive workshop
  on horror short story writing\, author Gillian Daniels will guide parti
 cipants through the art of building atmosphere\, shaping tension\, and cra
 fting fiction that lingers long after the final page. \nThrough discussion
 \, generative prompts\, and hands-on exercises\, writers will learn how to
  transform fleeting ideas into fully formed nightmares\, drawing inspirati
 on from place\, history\, and imagination in one of Salem’s most atmosph
 eric settings. \nEach participant will receive a complimentary copy of Gi
 llian Daniels’ upcoming book\, Jenny Will Eat You Now\, releasing this
  summer. \nPerfect for both new and experienced writers ready to step deep
 er into the dark. Space is limited. \nGillian Daniels’ poetry and short
  fiction have appeared in Nightmare Magazine\, Strange Horizons\, and B
 eneath Ceaseless Skies\, among more than thirty other publications. She w
 as born in Des Moines\, Iowa\, grew up in Greater Cleveland\, Ohio\, and s
 he now writes\, works\, and haunts the streets in the Boston area of Massa
 chusetts. She also makes comics and zines\, searches out little-known horr
 or and indie movies\, and definitely wants to see pictures of your cat. \n
 Tuition: $200.00 \nRegister
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LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/horror-writing-workshop-with-gillian-
 daniels/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Misfortune: Salem's Parlor Magic Experience
DTSTART:20261003T213000Z
DTEND:20261003T223000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T000625Z
UID:10002103-1791048600-1791052200@salemathenaeum.net
CATEGORIES:theater
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling lucky? Join in on Salem’s parlor magic exper
 ience! \nMisfortune is an hour-long theatrical magic show conjured by mag
 ician Evan Northrup. Set in Salem\, Massachusetts\, it walks the eerie li
 ne between superstition and luck — blending immersive storytelling with 
 astonishing sleight-of-hand. \nPresented in the historic Salem Athenaeum
  reading room\, seating is intentionally limited to preserve an intimate a
 tmosphere. Please plan ahead so you don’t miss your chance to experience
  Salem’s premier parlor magic show.\nRun time 60 minutes \nChoose your d
 ate when you sign up:  September 26\, October 3\, 4\, 10\, or 11 \n$30 pe
 r person \nPlease note: The building entrance is located up one flight of 
 stairs. \nIntended for adults\; the curious aged 13 and over are welcome. 
 \nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 ho
 urs before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, you
  may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the u
 se of your image\, voice\, and name in any media related to the Salem Athe
 naeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promoti
 onal materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please e
 mail staff@salemathenaeum.net
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000625Z
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United Sta
 tes
URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/event/misfortune-salems-parlor-magic-experi
 ence-2/2026-10-03/1/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem Athenaeum
X-SOURCE-URL:https://salemathenaeum.net/programs/exhibitions
END:VEVENT
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