| Salem Public Library | |
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 Salem Public Library, former house of sea captain John Bertram | |
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| Location | Salem, Massachusetts,  United States |
| Type | Public |
| Established | December 1, 1887 [1] |
| Other information | |
| Director | Tara Mansfield |
| Website | Official website |
The Salem Public Library is a public library at 370 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts. The library building was constructed in 1855 for John Bertram, a prominent sea captain, and his family. [2]
On December 1, 1887, the Bertram family wrote a letter stating their intent to donate the Italianate style mansion to the city of Salem for use as a library, and the city accepted the offer. The library opened its doors on July 8, 1889. The library is part of the North of Boston Library Exchange (NOBLE), a consortium of 26 public and academic libraries, and is located within the Chestnut Street Historic District. [3]
