Salem is drastically cutting its public library hours starting Jan. 2. The main Salem Public Library branch downtown will see a 27% reduction in hours and will no longer be open on Sundays.

A five-year local option levy to fund the Salem Public Library, parks and Center 50+ appears to be passing, according to initial ballot returns May 20.

In response to the city's $13.8 million general fund shortfall, the Salem Budget Committee on May 7 recommended cutting 51.4 full-time equivalent positions from the library, parks and recreation ...

The State Library of Oregon announced a public Board meeting for July 25, 2025, providing both in-person and online attendance options with accessibility services available upon request.

Salem residents rallied against proposed budget cuts to the library, parks, and Center 50+ during a Budget Committee meeting. The proposed cuts are due to a $13.8 million budget shortfall.

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Imagination Library of Oregon has achieved a significant milestone by partnering with the Lower Umpqua Library and the Reedsport Rotary Foundation in Douglas County.

A five-year local option levy to fund the Salem Public Library, parks and Center 50+ appears to be passing, according to initial ballot returns May 20.