Salem Public Library to close Sunday, reduce hours starting in January

The Salem Public Library will close on Sundays starting in January and cut evening hours during the week, citing a lack of staffing and anticipated budget cuts in the next few years. 

The closure means residents will have reduced access to the internet, library programs and a free public place to spend time in the evenings. In a memo to the city council, department leaders said the change will improve staff retention.

The main branch…