Salem Public Library

🏢 Salem Public Library · Salem, Ohio

Salem Public Library

Salem Public Library is Columbiana County's community hub on East State Street, open six days a week and on Sunday afternoons in the academic year. Its Ohio Room holds Columbiana County genealogy records, a rare 1905–2008 run of the Salem News on microfilm, and one of northeast Ohio's most accessible local history collections.

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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 9am–8:30pm
Tuesday 9am–8:30pm
Wednesday 9am–8:30pm
Thursday 9am–8:30pm
Friday 9am–6pm
Saturday 9am–6pm
Sunday 1pm–5pm (Sep–May)

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 821 East State Street, Salem, OH 44460

Phone: (330) 332-0042

Website: salempubliclibrary.org

Plus Code: 86GXW522+67 (Salem, OH)

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📖 About Salem Public Library

Salem Public Library has served the city of Salem and Columbiana County, Ohio, for well over a century, positioning itself as a 'Community Connection for Art, Entertainment, and Information.' The library's Ohio Room is a standout resource: it holds extensive genealogical materials for Columbiana County, county histories, StoryCorp community interviews, and a continuous microfilm archive of the Salem News from 1905 through 2008 — a rare, unbroken local newspaper record. Beyond its historical collections, the library checks out mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, offers technology training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and provides study rooms, laminating services, and memory kits for patrons with cognitive challenges. Sunday hours (September through May) make it one of the few Columbiana County libraries accessible on weekends throughout the school year.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Ohio Room with Columbiana County genealogy records, county histories, and StoryCorp community oral history interviews
  • Microfilm archive of the Salem News, 1905–2008 — an unbroken run of the local newspaper spanning over a century
  • Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot checkout, extending library connectivity to patrons' homes
  • Open Sunday afternoons (1–5 p.m.) from September through May for weekend study and research
  • Technology training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays for digital skills and computer help

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Salem cardholders can borrow, stream, and research free through Ohio statewide digital collections:

&📚 Ohio Digital Library / LibbyBorrow eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines from Ohio's statewide OverDrive collection — access over 500,000 digital titles.
&📺 hooplaStream movies, TV, music, comics, and audiobooks instantly with no waitlists using your Salem library card.
&🔍 OPLIN Research DatabasesOhio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) statewide research databases covering health, business, genealogy, and homework help.
&📱 Mobile HotspotsBorrow a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot from the library to stay connected at home or on the road.

📚 Services

  • Ohio Room for Columbiana County genealogy and local history research
  • Salem News microfilm archive (1905–2008)
  • Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot checkout
  • Study rooms and meeting room rental
  • Laminating services
  • Memory kits for patrons with cognitive challenges
  • Technology training (Tuesdays & Thursdays, noon–5 p.m.)
  • Outreach and homebound delivery services
  • Interlibrary loan

🎸 Programs

  • Children's storytimes and youth reading programs
  • Summer reading challenge for all ages
  • Technology training workshops (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
  • Tutoring programs and academic support
  • Adult programs and community events
  • Outreach services and community partnerships

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ohio Room at Salem Public Library?

The Ohio Room is the library's dedicated local-history and genealogy collection. It holds Columbiana County genealogy records, county histories, StoryCorp community oral history interviews, and a microfilm archive of the Salem News newspaper spanning 1905 through 2008 — one of the most complete local newspaper archives in northeast Ohio.

Is Salem Public Library open on Sundays?

Yes, but only during the academic year. The library is open Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. from September through May. It is closed on Sundays during the summer months.

Can I borrow a Wi-Fi hotspot from Salem Public Library?

Yes. The library lends mobile Wi-Fi hotspots that you can take home to get internet access. This service is available to cardholders with a Salem Public Library card in good standing.

What technology help does Salem Public Library offer?

The library runs technology training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m. Staff can help with computer basics, device setup, and digital literacy. The library also provides public computers and free Wi-Fi inside the building.

📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.

📚 This library has study rooms. See how library study rooms work — booking, time limits and quiet vs group rooms — and find other libraries with study rooms libraries with study rooms by state.

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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.

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