Books

For assistance with using library resources, please contact the Information/Reference Desk at library@cityofsalem.net or 503-588-6052.

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Book Club Kits

Each kit offers 10 copies of a single book, author information, and suggested discussion questions. Some kits also include a large print copy and/or the audiobook on CD. Kits check out for two months at a time. Kits may be reserved at the Salem Public Library Reference Desk in person or by phone at 503-588-6052.

Book Lists

Find recommended reading lists compiled by the staff of the Salem Public Library.

Freegal

Download free music from Freegal. Access to Freegal is available to Salem residents with library cards and those who have purchased Salem full service cards.

Library Catalog

Search for library materials available at Salem Public Library and other libraries in the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service.

Library2Go

Download ebooks, audiobooks, and videos to your computer or portable listening device. Requires a Salem Public Library card.

Marshall Cavendish eBooks

Access over 100 ebooks for children. Requires a Salem Public Library card.

NoveListPlus

Find recommended reading lists of fiction and nonfiction books for adults and teens. Requires a Salem Public Library card.

NoveListPlus K-8

Search for great fiction and nonfiction books for children and teens. Requires a Salem Public Library card.

OneClickdigital

Download audiobooks from the Recorded Books collection. Requires a Salem Public Library card.

Summit Catalog

Find materials in 36 college and university libraries in Oregon and Washington.

Travel eBooks

Download travel ebooks to your computer or ereader. Requires a Salem Public Library card.

TumbleBooks

View animated, talking picture books including fiction, non-fiction and foreign language titles - and also Read-Along titles (chapter books with sentence highlighting and narration but no animation) Requires a Salem Public Library card.

WorldCat

Search for materials at libraries throughout the United States.