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Pieces of Salem: Mini-Marathon Reading

This is a recurring event, from Jul 18, 2026 - Aug 2, 2026

Schedule

Date Time Where Notes
Date 07/18/2026 Time 12:30pm - 3:30pm Where

Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 

Date 07/25/2026 Time 12:30pm - 3:30pm Where

Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 

Date 08/02/2026 Time 12:30pm - 3:30pm Where

Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 

Stop by Old Town Hall to hear voices from across Salem share stories and poems about the city. This event features local residents reading their contributions to Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices, a book edited by Salem Poet Laureate, J.D. Scrimgeour, to commemorate the city’s 400th anniversary. The readers range from 9 to 90, from award-winning writers to first-time poets.

There will be three 1-hour sessions, at 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm. All will have different readers. Attendees are welcome to stay for as long as they wish.

 

Book cover image: Ron Bourgeois


Old Town Hall is accessible for individuals utilizing mobility devices. The main entrance ramp is located on the Essex Street side of the building. The second floor can be accessed by staircase or elevator. There is one bathroom located on the second floor, which is ADA accessible.

Contact
Karen Gahagan
Accessibility

For access and accommodation information, visit our page on access or email access@salemstate.edu.

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