Alicia Bay, executive director of Gilbert House Children’s Museum, in front of the outdoor play structure that’s scheduled to be replaced in 2022 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Kids who love to run and play tag can find plenty to do in the maze-like wooden play structures outside Gilbert House Children’s Museum.[Read More…]

Librarian Sarah Strahl stands near the automated materials handler, a machine that will process returns immediately, at the Salem Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Salem’s library is on the move. Tuesday, Aug. 17 was the final day of services at the temporary Broadway Street location.[Read More…]