For Writers
Writers' Groups
Groups to Join
Membership is not required to participate in groups at the Athenaeum. All are welcome!
Salem Writers Group—in person
Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday, except August
From 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Hosted by J.D. Scrimgeour
and Kevin Carey.
We read our work, workshop it, and become better writers. Open to both fiction and nonfiction writers. For current meeting information, see Salem Writers Group on Facebook.
Writer’s Open Studio—in person
Special quiet hours when the Athenaeum is open for writers to work in an inspiring atmosphere.
Every Tuesday 9:00 to11:00 am, except August
Writers are also welcome during normal library hours.
The Incessant Pipe—in person
Meets 4th Tuesday
From 7:00 to 9:00 pm
The Incessant Pipe Poetry Salon or “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.
Workshops
To support a thriving community of writers, the Salem Athenaeum offers workshops on wide-ranging topics and techniques, from starting your first novel, to playwriting, memoir, poetry, workshops for young writers (ages 10–16), and much, much more. See the Calendar for upcoming options.
Propose a New Group
The Salem Athenaeum welcomes new onsite or online group meetings open to the public that are in keeping with our mission and availability. Please use this form to submit proposals.
Proposal review will be handled by staff and programming committees and may take up to 90 days for a response.
For one-time group meetings during open hours, email staff@salemathenaeum.net about availability. For meeting requests at other times, see Rent our Facility for details.
New Group Proposal Form
