Don’t have a Salem Library card?

To obtain an Salem Library card you must:

  • Be 18 years old with a current government, school or employer issued photo ID that includes your full name OR at least 5 years old with a parent or legal guardian in attendance and able to sign the library card application (this parent or legal guardian must also have an Salem Library account and have photo identification present).
  • Reside in Salem
    • Nonresidents are required to pay a nonresident fee of $12.50 for six months or $25 for one year.
  • Provide proof of current address
    • Proof of address needs to be current and must be one of the following: driver’s license, utility bill, car registration, checking/savings account statement, or rental receipt/agreement).

What is Available at the Library?

Salem City Library has over 19,000 items in its collection. They include:

  • Books, fiction and non-fiction, for readers of all ages
  • Videos & DVDs, both entertainment and educational
  • Electronic databases and Internet access
  • Music on compact discs and audio tapes
  • Books on CD
  • Magazines and newspapers

How long can I keep items?

  • Materials check out for three weeks with two three week renewals. Exceptions are:
  • New, high demand items - 3 week checkout, no renewal  
  • Videos – 1 week checkout, 1 renewal
  • DVDs – 1 week checkout, 1 renewal 

Late charges

Most late materials are subject to a $.10 per day fine. Books on CD and DVDs are $.50 per day.  Charge for damaged or lost items is our cost to replace plus a $2.00processing fee.

Returns

All but specifically marked items may be returned through our 24 hour drive-up book-drop, located on the West side of the Library. For further information, call 801-423-2622.

What if I can’t find what I need?

  • Requests may be placed on an item in the catalog that is checked out or is otherwise unavailable. To make a request, call 801-423-2622 or click on My Account.
  • Interlibrary Loan Service is available to Salem Library patrons for many items that the Salem Library does not own. To make an Interlibrary Loan Request, call 801-423-2622.