Salem Reads - 2022

 A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
is the One Book, One Community choice.

*All community members are invited to join a variety of free community gatherings (many virtual) in February 2022. Program details (and sign-ups) are in the Salem Reads 2022 brochure and the Salem Library website. A full event calendar can also be viewed below.
Ozeki’s acclaimed, award-winning 2013 novel tells the stories of two lives that entwine across the Pacific Ocean. Ruth is a novelist living on a coastal island in Vancouver, BC and struggling with her mother's illness and writer's block. She becomes wrapped up in the story of 16-year-old Nao Yasutani of Tokyo after discovering the girl’s diary in a Hello Kitty lunchbox washed ashore following a tsunami in Japan. Ruth becomes absorbed by the drama of Nao’s life and her unknown fate.

A Tale for the Time Being is available to read (or listen to) in preparation for Salem Reads, February 2022. Print copies can be placed on hold and checked out through Curbside Service. In addition, multiple copies of the eBook and eAudiobook are available to download and enjoy on the cloudLibrary and Libby apps.

Salem Reads is a community-wide reading project that invites the people of Salem to come together in person or virtually through reading, discussion, and programs based on the themes of a common book. The Salem Public Library Foundation funds this effort to foster community and invite people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and viewpoints to come together to discuss compelling topics.
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Author Ruth Ozeki
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Listen to KMUZ's Willamette Wake Up discussion of Salem Reads 2022
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Listen to KMUZ's The Forum discussion of Salem Reads 2022
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Listen to KMUZ's Talking About Art discussion of Artists of Salem Reads 2022
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A Tale for the Time Being includes discussion of bullying, self-harm, and suicide. Click here to connect with help and support that is available in our community.

Salem Reads Art Exhibit 2022

These works were on display in the Main Salem Public Library's Art Hall (1st Floor) from Feb. 1st through Feb 26th.
The display will then travel to other local libraries: in March (Stayton), April (Silver Falls), and May (Scio).
​If you would like to purchase a piece of artwork, please contact the artist directly. All pieces sold will remain on exhibit until the traveling show ends in May.

Salem Reads 2022 brochure:
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