Salem State University Library

08/26/2026

Did you know the City of Salem is celebrating its quadricentennial (400+) anniversary this year? Made possible by the salem state Salem State University Archives and Special Collections at the Berry Library, a team from Salem State developed a special exhibit running at Old Town Hall in downtown Salem from June 18-Labor day.

"Mapping a Century of Salem, 1926-2026" examines the transformation of Salem and seeks to interpret the city’s history, while sharing personal stories of those who live in, work in, or have had an impact on Salem over the past 100 years. Additionally there are components for the public to add to this collective storytelling.

Free and open to the public Thursdays from 12 to 7 pm and Fridays through Mondays from 10 am to 4 pm

08/11/2026

Starting Wednesday August 12th, this fall semester you can visit the Student Wellness CARE Office satellite location at the Berry Library!

Wednesdays 9am to 5pm
Room: LIB 220 (2nd floor)

CARE can help students navigate, learn about, and access available resources and supports both on and off campus.
https://www.salemstate.edu/.../student.../student-wellness

08/07/2026

Frederick E. Berry Library
Interim Summer Hours
August 17th - 30th

Library
Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Sat - Sun Closed

Learning Commons Lobby
Mon - Fri 7am-5pm
Sat - Sun Closed

Note: *Aug. 19 library closed for staff event

08/07/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT - WED. AUG. 19th

The Frederick E. Berry Library will be CLOSED to the public on Wednesday, August 19 for a staff event. On that day, staff will be checking email intermittently and will respond to urgent inquiries only.
The Learning Commons Lobby is open regular interim hours.
For assistance, please email [email protected]

06/29/2026

Independence Day Holiday Week Hours
Monday, June 29 - Sunday, July 5

Berry Library
Monday - Thursday
9am - 5pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
CLOSED

Learning Commons Lobby
Monday - Thursday
7am - 7pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
CLOSED

06/18/2026

The Berry Library & the Learning Commons Lobby will be
Closed Friday, June 19th
in observance of Juneteenth

06/12/2026

Reminder for our summer students - the Berry Library is here for you! All the ways to reach out for help during the academic year are the same over the summer!

Have a question? Ask us! The Berry Library is here to help you!

For quick questions, general help, or referral to a Librarian:
Chat, email, call, or visit the Help Desk
Search our FAQs

For in-depth research help:
Contact your Librarian

Click the Quick Links "Ask Us/FAQs" and "Contact a Librarian" on the library's home page http://salemstate.edu/library

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day
Monday, May 25th

Frederick E. Berry Library
Closed

Learning Commons Lobby
Closed

05/18/2026

Summer Hours Start Monday May, 18, 2026

BERRY LIBRARY HOURS
Monday - Thursday
9am - 8pm
Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday
CLOSED

Learning Commons Lobby Hours
Monday - Thursday
7am - 9pm
Friday
7am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday
12pm – 5pm

05/11/2026

SSU Commencement Week 2026

Berry Library Hours
Wednesday - Friday, May 13 - 15
7:45am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17
CLOSED

Learning Commons Lobby Hours
Wednesday - Friday, May 13 - 15
7am - 7pm
Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17
CLOSED