Salem Public Library, Public library in Salem, Oregon, United States.

Salem Public Library is a public library system in Salem, Oregon, with a main library in the downtown civic center and a branch in West Salem. The main building was expanded by 35,000 square feet in a 1991 renovation and received a seismic and safety upgrade completed in 2021. It is a member of the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service.

The Salem Woman's Club founded the library in May 1904 with 50 donated books, first kept in the city council chamber. The library board obtained $27,500 from Andrew Carnegie, and the Carnegie building at State and Winter streets opened on September 12, 1912. The downtown library moved to the civic center on July 6, 1972, and a $5 million renovation added 35,000 square feet, completed January 26, 1991.

The library serves as a gathering place where community members attend reading groups and educational events that support access to knowledge. These activities shape local life and show how important shared spaces are for learning together.

Visitors can obtain free library cards to access books, computers, and study rooms available seven days a week. Online databases and digital resources are accessible from anywhere and make it easy to find information.

The 1912 Carnegie building at State and Winter streets was funded with a $27,500 grant from Andrew Carnegie, secured after the library board's appeal. The library later moved to the civic center on July 6, 1972, so the Carnegie structure no longer houses the collection.