• Peter Hessler—Other Rivers: A Chinese Education

    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States

    More than two decades after teaching English during the early part of China’s economic boom, Peter Hessler returned to Sichuan Province to instruct students from the next generation. At the same time, Hessler and his wife enrolled their twin daughters in a local state-run elementary school, where they were the only Westerners. Over the years, […]

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  • Salem Writers Group

    Salem Writers Group
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States

    All are welcome to bring work-in-progress to share with the group for feedback. The group is facilitated by J.D. Scrimgeour, Professor of English, Salem State University.

  • New Members Event

    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States

    Please join us for a free orientation and behind-the-scenes tour of the Salem Athenaeum just for new members. The event includes an overview of our history, mission, and outlines current services and membership benefits. Registration required. Sign up! Ticket Policies By attending an event at the Salem Athenaeum, you may be photographed or recorded. Your […]

    Free
  • Writers and AI: What You Need to Know

    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States

    Artificial intelligence has worked its way into nearly every aspect of our lives, particularly in the publishing world. Concerns about intellectual property and copyright contend with a barrage of tools and technologies promising to make writers' lives easier - but often open the door to other risks. This discussion will look at a variety of […]

    $20