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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
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.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T203000
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SUMMARY:Any Book Group
DESCRIPTION:What are you reading? \nThis discussion group is for readers of all genres. We all share a love for books—classics\, mysteries\, sci-fi\, memoir\, poetry—whatever genre you are reading now\, come prepared to share! Be ready to talk about your current read\, and have a pen handy to take down recommendations from the people in the group. \nBookworms unite! \nThis group meets online on 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. \nSign up on Zoom here.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/any-book-group/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum—online
CATEGORIES:Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T214640Z
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SUMMARY:Reappraisal Reading Circle
DESCRIPTION:Open meeting to discuss a prolific\, popular author of the past whose works are held in quantity by the Athenaeum. Meetings are bi-monthly on Third Wednesdays—hybrid sessions. Sign up here for Zoom link\n \n2025–26 Discussions: \nSep 17\nSir Walter Scott (1771–1832)\nScottish novelist\, poet\, and historian. \nNov 19\nAlexandre Dumas\, pere (1802–1870)\nFrench playwright and author of historical adventure novels. \nJan 21\, 2026\nMargaret Deland (1857–1945)\nAmerican writer of poetry\, short stories\, and realistic novels. Sometimes called the American Mrs. Humphry Ward. \nMar 18\nElizabeth Goudge (1900–1984)\nEnglish writer of fiction and children’s books. \nMay 20\nWarwick Deeping (1877–1950)\nEnglish author of short stories and best sellers. \nJune 17\nSelection meeting for 2026–27
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/reappraisal-reading-circle/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T110000
DTSTAMP:20260227T232407Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T232407Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
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.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T220314Z
CREATED:20260508T220110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T220314Z
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SUMMARY:Salem’s Modern Philosophers
DESCRIPTION:Salem’s Modern Philosophers\nMeets the 2nd Saturday\nfrom 1:00—3:00 PM—in person \nThis group of thinkers congregates to discuss relevant 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 choosing while the second hour is reserved for open dialogues. We hope to see you there. Please email queries to: sharayah.brauche@gmail.com \nSee the current reading list on the Groups page.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/salems-modern-philosophers/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260306T230926Z
CREATED:20260214T200446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T230926Z
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SUMMARY:Book Group
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 Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZModOCvrj0v_MkPJIjN5jmwNm_XvSb0IA \nView this year’s reading list.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/book-group-3/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T203000
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CREATED:20260603T204221Z
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SUMMARY:Night Owls: Summer Backyard Games
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate summer with the Night Owls in the Athenaeum garden! \nWe will have a few yard games on hand (corn hole\, kubb\, ring toss\, etc.) and also invite you to bring your favorite to share. Or just show up and join the fun. \nIt’ll be a hoot! \nFree Member Event | Registration required. \nRain date: Friday\, July 24. \nPlease enter by the Athenaeum garden the gate on Botts Ct.\n(The front door will be locked at 6:00 pm.) \nQuestions? Email carolyn@salemathenaeum.net \nSign up
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/night-owls-summer-backyard-games/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T110000
DTSTAMP:20260227T232407Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T232407Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
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.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T203838Z
CREATED:20260603T203511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T203838Z
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SUMMARY:Salon: Tales From the Sarganserland with Rachel TonThat and Tobias Bärtsch
DESCRIPTION:As part of their U.S. book launch\, Rachel TonThat and Tobias Bärtsch will be reading from their project\, Die Alp an sich\, a bilingual collection that translates folklore from the Sarganserland region in eastern Switzerland into English and high German for the first time. \nFollowing their readings\, TonThat and Bärtsch will discuss the reframing of these tales\, the evolution of the project\, and the shift from a simple translation project into a feminist and environmentally conscious engagement with the source materials. They will outline the problematic legacy of legend collecting in Switzerland where male collectors have framed themselves as rescuers of an “authentic” oral tradition\, while producing moralizing texts that have erased the voices of their largely female\, working-class storytellers. \nRachel TonThat is an interdisciplinary artist and writer working with narrative structures around themes of possible futures\, memory\, and space-time. She is co-founder of the social art and publishing project\, Oreades Press\, and curates the project space Airtight Garage. She was selected for the inaugural She Who Has No Master(s) writing mentorship through the Diasporic Vietnamese Artist Network and completed her MA Fine Art at Zurich University of the Arts. Her work has been supported by the city of Zurich\, Canton St. Gallen\, New England Foundation For the Arts\, Mass Cultural Council\, Collective Futures Fund\, Tin House Writing Workshop\, Fondation Jan Michalski\, and more. Her essays and art criticism have appeared in Diacritics\, The Amp\, and Boston Art Review. \nTobias Bärtsch is a Swiss-Polish artist and writer based in Zurich\, Switzerland. His interdisciplinary practice spans various media\, often beginning with text. In 2024\, he participated in the group exhibition Uncanny Unchained at Kunsthalle St. Gallen. He wrote for various publications\, such as PW Magazine and transversal texts. His work has been supported by the Canton of St. Gallen through a Werkbeitrag grant in 2024. \nPlease enter by the Athenaeum garden gate on Botts Ct.\n(The front door will be locked at 6:00 pm.)\nPlease bring a folding lawn chair if you have one.\nIn case of rain\, the salon will be indoors. \nTickets: $20/Free to Members\nSign up\n  \nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, 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 Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/salon-tales-from-the-sarganserland-with-rachel-tonthat-and-tobias-bartsch/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T110000
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CREATED:20260210T195833Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
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.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260214T195040Z
CREATED:20260214T195040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T195040Z
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SUMMARY:Incessant Pipe: Poetry Salon
DESCRIPTION:The Incessant Pipe Poetry Salon will meet upstairs in the Salem 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.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/incessant-pipe-poetry-salon/2026-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Groups,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260214T195508Z
CREATED:20260214T195508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T195508Z
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SUMMARY:La Tertulia—In Person
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.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/la-tertulia-in-person/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260227T232407Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T232407Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
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.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T230229Z
CREATED:20260521T230125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T230229Z
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SUMMARY:Reappraisal Reading Circle—Selection Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reappraisal Reading Circle meets bi-monthly on Third Wednesdays—hybrid sessions\nSign up here for Zoom link \nJoin us in person at the library tonight for the 2026–27 book selection meeting.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/reappraisal-reading-circle-selection-meeting/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T110000
DTSTAMP:20260227T232407Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T232407Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
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.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T220314Z
CREATED:20260508T220110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T220314Z
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SUMMARY:Salem’s Modern Philosophers
DESCRIPTION:Salem’s Modern Philosophers\nMeets the 2nd Saturday\nfrom 1:00—3:00 PM—in person \nThis group of thinkers congregates to discuss relevant 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 choosing while the second hour is reserved for open dialogues. We hope to see you there. Please email queries to: sharayah.brauche@gmail.com \nSee the current reading list on the Groups page.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/salems-modern-philosophers/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T123000
DTSTAMP:20260306T230926Z
CREATED:20260214T200446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T230926Z
UID:10000907-1781348400-1781353800@dev.salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Book Group
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 Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZModOCvrj0v_MkPJIjN5jmwNm_XvSb0IA \nView this year’s reading list.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/book-group-3/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T202823Z
CREATED:20260508T202640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T202823Z
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SUMMARY:These Truths Discussion Series: Part 2 — "The People"
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate our 250th anniversary by exploring the founding principles\nof the United States…and how we live up to them \nThis four-part 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 different theme (The Idea\, The People\, The State\, The Machine) linked to readings 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 recommended 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 of these are displayed in the reading room in the area marked with a Citizen Bookshelf sign. Send us your suggestions for the list. \nHas America lived up to its founding “truths”? Let’s read and find out together! \nPart 2 — The People (1800–1865) \nJune 11 at 7:00 p.m. \nChapters 5–8: \n5. A Democracy of Numbers (pp. 153–188) \n6. The Soul and the Machine (pp. 189–231) \n7. Of Ships and Shipwrecks (pp. 232–271) \n8. The Face of Battle (pp. 272–310) \nThis part explores how the meaning of citizenship evolved as the nation expanded. Through debates over voting rights\, immigration\, reform movements\, and the Civil War\, it shows how ordinary people and excluded groups fought to expand democracy\, helping readers understand how civic inclusion changed through conflict and action. \nAttend any or all sessions! \nApril 23\, June 11\, September 24\, and December 3 \nAll discussions start at 7:00 p.m. \nView the reading schedule here! \nAndrew Darien is Associate Dean for the College of Arts & Sciences at Salem State University\, where he has taught as a history professor since 2004. He specializes in modern United States history and oral history. He is the author of Becoming New York’s Finest: Race\, Gender and the Integration of the NYPD\, 1935-1980\, and Building the Sacred and the Progressive: A History of Temple Sinai in Brookline. He has been the project director for Student\, Citizen\, and Soldier\, which has recorded and shared dozens of interviews with college veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He most recently completed an oral history project to document the queer history of Lynn through a series of gay and lesbian bars going back to the early 20th century. The American Association of State and Local History awarded Darien and United Lynn Pride the Corey Award for the best grassroots public history project in 2025. \nFree to all. Registration recommended. \nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, 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 Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/these-truths-discussion-series-part-2-the-people/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups,Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260227T232407Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T232407Z
UID:10000030-1780995600-1781002800@dev.salemathenaeum.net
SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
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.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T201941Z
CREATED:20260508T195326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T201941Z
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SUMMARY:From a Drop of Blood to a World of Data: Is Public Health Ready for Genomic Newborn Sequencing?
DESCRIPTION:Newborn screening is one of public health’s great success stories — a routine heel-stick test that has saved countless lives since its introduction in the 1960s. Today\, every infant born in the United States is screened for approximately 40 conditions on the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP). \nAdvances in whole genome sequencing now raise a compelling possibility: that a single genomic test\, performed at birth\, could identify nearly 800 treatable genetic conditions before a child ever shows symptoms. BEACONS-NBS (Building Evidence and Collaboration for GenOmics in Nationwide Newborn Screening) is a multi-institutional\, NIH-funded research program dedicated to studying whether genomic newborn screening can be implemented feasibly\, equitably\, and responsibly within existing U.S. public health infrastructure. Spanning seven states and territories — Oregon\, Texas\, Minnesota\, Iowa\, New York\, South Carolina\, and Puerto Rico — the program aims to enroll up to 30\,000 newborns\, while rigorously evaluating the scientific\, programmatic\, and human dimensions of large-scale genomic screening. This includes developing consent processes\, clinical decision-support tools\, specialist referral pathways\, and frameworks for communicating complex results to families and healthcare providers alike. \nThis presentation offers an overview of the BEACONS-NBS program — its scientific goals\, its ethical commitments\, and what its findings could mean for the future of preventive medicine and child health in the United States. \nVilma Kodyte\, MS is a Research Assistant with the Genomes2People research group based at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She supports projects spanning clinical ethics and genomics\, contributing specifically to the BEACONS-NBS project\, investigating the implementation of whole genome sequencing into newborn screening\, and the PRISM project within the MAGen Consortium\, developing frameworks to guide the ethical development of machine learning models aiming to predict disease manifestation. Her work focuses on the ethical\, clinical\, and translational challenges of integrating genomic information into patient care across reproductive and pediatric care settings\, with particular emphasis on data interpretation\, responsible communication\, and equity in precision medicine. She supports the development of tools and frameworks to guide clinicians and patients in navigating complex genomic results and emerging technologies. She holds a B.A. in Biochemistry from Reed College and a M.S. in Bioethics from Harvard Medical School. \nThis is a hybrid event. Zoom link will be sent to all registrants an hour before the program starts. \nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, 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 Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net \n 
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/from-a-drop-of-blood-to-a-world-of-data-is-public-health-ready-for-genomic-newborn-sequencing/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260227T232407Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T232407Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
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.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T213506Z
CREATED:20251205T190414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T213506Z
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SUMMARY:Mystery at the Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Calling all detectives\, sleuths and suspects\nfor the Athenaeum’s annual garden party!\nEnjoy killer cocktails and fare (if you dare)\,\na scavenger hunt\, silent auction\, live jazz — and more!\nTickets: $75 / $65 Members\n\nGet Promoted!\nDetective: $250*   2 tickets\nInvestigator: $500*   4 tickets\n*includes a whodunit champagne toast at 4:15 pm \nBuy Tickets!\nInvestigators\nDarcy & Dr. Stephen Immerman\nJessica Kowalski & Matt Kramer\nDonna Mayers • Kurt Steinberg\nDetectives\nTish Dragonette\nDiane Stern & Neil Ungerleider\nBarbara Timmons • Liz Vago & Tim Hamm\nDonate to the silent auction here!\n  \nTicket Policies \nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, 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 Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net\nWe are not currently wheelchair accessible. Walking a flight of stairs is required to enter and exit the building.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/garden-party/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260214T195040Z
CREATED:20260214T195040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T195040Z
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SUMMARY:Incessant Pipe: Poetry Salon
DESCRIPTION:The Incessant Pipe Poetry Salon will meet upstairs in the Salem 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.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/incessant-pipe-poetry-salon/2026-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Groups,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260214T195508Z
CREATED:20260214T195508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T195508Z
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SUMMARY:La Tertulia—In Person
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.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/la-tertulia-in-person/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260227T232407Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T232407Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
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.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260319T201037Z
CREATED:20260319T183059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T201037Z
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SUMMARY:Any Book Group
DESCRIPTION:What are you reading? \nThis discussion group is for readers of all genres. We all share a love for books—classics\, mysteries\, sci-fi\, memoir\, poetry—whatever genre you are reading now\, come prepared to share! Be ready to talk about your current read\, and have a pen handy to take down recommendations from the people in the group. \nBookworms unite! \nThis group meets online on 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. \nSign up on Zoom here.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/any-book-group/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum—online
CATEGORIES:Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260306T214640Z
CREATED:20260318T190928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T214640Z
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SUMMARY:Reappraisal Reading Circle
DESCRIPTION:Open meeting to discuss a prolific\, popular author of the past whose works are held in quantity by the Athenaeum. Meetings are bi-monthly on Third Wednesdays—hybrid sessions. Sign up here for Zoom link\n \n2025–26 Discussions: \nSep 17\nSir Walter Scott (1771–1832)\nScottish novelist\, poet\, and historian. \nNov 19\nAlexandre Dumas\, pere (1802–1870)\nFrench playwright and author of historical adventure novels. \nJan 21\, 2026\nMargaret Deland (1857–1945)\nAmerican writer of poetry\, short stories\, and realistic novels. Sometimes called the American Mrs. Humphry Ward. \nMar 18\nElizabeth Goudge (1900–1984)\nEnglish writer of fiction and children’s books. \nMay 20\nWarwick Deeping (1877–1950)\nEnglish author of short stories and best sellers. \nJune 17\nSelection meeting for 2026–27
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/reappraisal-reading-circle/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260227T232407Z
CREATED:20260210T195833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T232407Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Open Studio
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.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/writers-open-studio/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Writers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T215353Z
CREATED:20260508T215236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T215353Z
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SUMMARY:Library closes early for private event
DESCRIPTION:The library will close at 3:00 p.m. today for a private event.
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/library-closes-early-for-private-event/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Athenaeum":MAILTO:staff@salemathenaeum.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260331T191826Z
CREATED:20260331T191421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T191826Z
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SUMMARY:The Last Navigator with Steve Thomas
DESCRIPTION:In 1983 and 1984\, Steve Thomas spent eleven months on Satawal Island and in the Western Carolines as an apprentice to Mau Piailug\, then one of the last paliuw captains fully initiated in the Talk of Navigation\, the closely guarded\, ancient practices around reading the cosmos and the seas. \nHe chronicled his experiences and the navigational techniques in the book The Last Navigator\, first published in 1987\, and a documentary film of the same title for PBS in 1988. Now some forty years on he has updated the stories with a new generation of Satawalese islanders and researchers in the revised and fully illustrated edition of The Last Navigator.  \nThis lecture\, richly illustrated with Steve’s photographs\, will take us into a world of ocean navigation largely unknown to the West\, a world in which the traditional navigator’s only directional tools are the stars\, the ocean swells and the flight paths of birds. \nSteve Thomas is familiar to television viewers as the two-time Emmy award-winning host of This Old House\, Renovation Nation\, and Save Our History. But he is also an experienced blue water sailor. Beginning in 1977\, he sailed a 43-foot wooden sloop from England to San Francisco via the Panama Canal\, Galapagos\, Marquesas\, and Hawaii. In the early 1980’s\, he journeyed to the remote Micronesian island of Satawal to learn the ancient technique of star path navigation\, an experience that resulted in this book as well as a documentary for the PBS series Adventure. \nTickets: Free to Members | $20 Non-members | Card to Culture \nThis is a hybrid event. Zoom link will be sent to all registrants an hour before the program starts. \nSign up\nTicket Policies\nTickets are refundable if canceled up to 24 hours before the event. \nBy attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum\, 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 Salem Athenaeum’s work\, including on websites\, social media\, news\, and promotional materials. \nIf you have questions regarding accessibility\, please email staff@salemathenaeum.net
URL:https://dev.salemathenaeum.net/event/the-last-navigator-with-steve-thomas/
LOCATION:Salem Athenaeum\, 337 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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