Events

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

DateTuesday, February 4 and March 4
Time9:30 am – 2:30 pm
DescriptionVITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will be at Bancroft Library to assist people who need help preparing their taxes.

VITA is a free, IRS-sponsored program to help low and middle-income workers have their federal and State personal income taxes prepared and filed electronically at no cost. VITA also ensures that workers receive all the tax credits to which they are entitled.

This program often runs at the Historic Salem Courthouse, but because they are completing renovations this year, the program will be at the library.

VITA will also be at the library on March 4th.
LocationProudfit Hall
RegistrationNo registration needed
ContactIf you have any questions feel free to call 1-800-211-5128 or visit tricountyunitedway.org

New! What’s Up With That?

DateLast Tuesday of the Month (February: Tuesday the 26th).
Time6:30 – 8:00 pm
DescriptionWhat’s Up With That?

On the last Tuesday of the month, join us for a new way to read. Each month in 2025, What’s Up With That? will explore a variety of books and topics that can sometimes present challenging ideas, but ultimately move us forward as a society.

The book for February is Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. 
LocationReading Room
RegistrationNo registration needed
Contact518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions

Crafter Club: Intricate Folded Birds

DateThursday, February 13, 2025
Time3:00 pm – 5:00 pm OR 6:00 – 8:00 pm
DescriptionChris Hubbard is back with an ornate folded bird project. There is an afternoon (3 – 5 pm) and an evening (6 – 8 pm) session for this program.

Teens and adults are welcome to attend!
LocationProudfit Hall
RegistrationRegistration is required.
Contact518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register

Merck Forest: Backyard Sugaring Class for Individuals and Families

DateSaturday, February 15, 2025
Time2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
DescriptionMerck Forest and Farmland Center comes to the library this winter to give a hands-on talk about how to sugar. You’ll learn a little bit about maple trees, how sap is made into maple syrup, and you’ll get to “practice” tapping outside.
This program is best suited for individuals and families with kids 8 and over.

Participants should come prepared to spend a portion of the program outside (wear warm clothes!)–we will be walking down the block to the White Church.
LocationProudfit Hall and the yard of the White Church
RegistrationRegistration is required.
Contact518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register

Afternoon Movie Matinee: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

DateTuesday, February 18, 2025
Time3:00 – 5:00 pm
DescriptionAnyone is welcome to come to the showing of the new Super Mario Brothers movie during winter break week. We will screen the movie in Proudfit Hall. Feel free to bring your own snack, and we will have some popcorn available. Bean bag chairs and regular chairs will be provided, or feel free to bring a pillow or blanket to sit on.

Movie is rated PG and is labeled for kids/family/comedy/ adventure/animation
LocationProudfit Hall
RegistrationRegistration not required
Contact518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions

Kids’ Crafternoon

DateWednesday, February 19, 2025
Time3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
DescriptionJoin in at the library to make a perler bead craft!

It would be best if young crafters were accompanied by an adult, as this is a come and do at your leisure craft program.
LocationProudfit Hall
RegistrationNo registration required.
Contact518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register

Healthy Snacks for Kids – Comfort Food Community

DateThursday, February 20, 2025
Time3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
DescriptionJoin Carolyn from Comfort Food Community as she teaches kids about how to make healthy and fun snacks! This program is part two of the Winter Nutrition Series.

Children ages ten and older can attend this program without an adult. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult.
LocationProudfit Hall
RegistrationRegistration is required
Contact518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register

Game Night For All Ages

DateThird Friday of the Month –
January 17, 2025
February 21, 2025
March 21, 2025
Time6:00 – 8:00 pm
DescriptionAre you ready to get out of the house, meet up with some friends, or just come and play a game? The library is hosting a series of three game nights this winter, which are open to anyone who likes to play games. You can bring one of your own, or choose from the library’s game cabinet. We even have a Wii.
Stop in anytime between 6 and 8 pm.
LocationLibrary/ Proudfit Hall
RegistrationNo registration needed
Contact518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register