Writers' Open Studio
2030-05-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2030-05-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2030-06-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2030-06-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2030-06-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2030-06-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2030-07-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2030-07-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Weekly Writing Studios at the Salem Athenaeum.
The 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.

La Tertulia—In Person
2030-05-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2030-06-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2030-07-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2030-08-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, 01970, United States
La Tertulia is a group of members interested in keeping their Spanish speaking skills in practice.
Meets twice a month:
2nd Tuesdays are online via Zoom
4th Tuesdays are in person at the Salem Athenaeum
Contact staff@salemathenaeum.net for details.

Incessant Pipe: Poetry Salon
2030-05-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2030-06-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2030-07-23 19:00 - 21:00
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.
Meets 4th Tuesdays.

Book Group
2030-06-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2030-07-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2030-08-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Discussion group meets on the second Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
Sessions are hybrid.
Register in advance if attending via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZModOCvrj0v_MkPJIjN5jmwNm_XvSb0IA
View this year’s reading list.

Nonfiction Writers Group—online
2030-06-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2030-07-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2030-08-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, 01970, United States
This group meets online every 2nd Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
We focus on nonfiction prose. Participants read their work in a supportive environment and receive useful feedback. If time permits, readings of favorite pieces and craft essays may be included as well as writing prompts.
Examples of nonfiction writing include: articles, book reviews, journalism, and memoir.
Sign up for the Zoom link here.

Reappraisal Reading Circle
2030-07-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, 01970, United States
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

2025–26 Discussions:
Sep 17
Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832)
Scottish novelist, poet, and historian.
Nov 19
Alexandre Dumas, pere (1802–1870)
French playwright and author of historical adventure novels.
Jan 21, 2026
Margaret Deland (1857–1945)
American writer of poetry, short stories, and realistic novels. Sometimes called the American Mrs. Humphry Ward.
Mar 18
Elizabeth Goudge (1900–1984)
English writer of fiction and children’s books.
May 20
Warwick Deeping (1877–1950)
English author of short stories and best sellers.
June 17
Selection meeting for 2026–27

Any Book Group
2030-07-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Salem Athenaeum—online
What are you reading?
This 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.
Bookworms unite!
This group meets online on 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Sign up on Zoom here.
