Its that time of year again for the Friends Annual Plant Sale.
The Friends of the Salem Free Public Library will be holding their Annual Plant Sale from May 7-9, 2026, at the Salem Free Public Library, 264 Hartford Road, Route 85, Salem, CT. The hours for the Sale are Thursday, May 7th from 10AM-6PM; Friday, May 8th from 10AM-5PM and Saturday, May 9th from 10AM-2PM. Plants are mostly from local gardens and include indoor and outdoor plants, including Aloe, Christmas Cactus, Butterfly bushes, lemon balm, and ornamental grasses. This year were also expanding the number of vegetables, herbs and annual flowers we will have to offer at bargain prices. Plant prices are: Perennials, Annuals, and Vegetables, Pots $5 each , Trees, shrubs, roses and vines $10 - $20 depending on size, also some specialty items for Mother’s Day including Hanging Baskets. Some items have separate pricing. We also have an assortment or ornamental pots and vases for sale. We have an assortment of other garden items sometimes, come check us out. The Salem Seniors will be selling assorted Christmas ornaments. Setup for the sale is on Wednesday, May 6th, all day at the Library. To donate plants, pots or for more information; call Elizabeth Lane at 860-859-1125. Hope to see you there.
Welcome to the home page of the Friends of the Salem Free Public Library, where our journey to support our public library begins. Discover our commitment to enriching our community in Salem, Connecticut. Join us as we grow and champion literacy and learning together. We're glad you're here to be a part of our story. Check out the October Book Sale page and see what will be going on!
A Brief History of the Friends
The Friends of the Salem Free Public Library was founded in a Salem living room in 1990. Originally started as a support organization, the group soon adopted the goal of building a new library. What seemed like an impossible dream in the early 1990s became a reality when the new building opened on December 13, 2004. Along that journey, the Friends made a $15,000 direct donation, ran a fundraising drive that collected over $120,000, and worked tirelessly to get the referendum passed to build the new library.
The Friends continue to support the library with contributions of funding and time. In recent years, the Friends of the Salem Free Public Library have provided at least $10,000 worth of materials and services to the library annually, and provided hundreds of hours of volunteer service! Join us and make a difference. Click on the membership/donations tab above to learn more.
