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Beginner Embroidery for Tweens!

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Beginner Embroidery

for Tweens!
2024-05-23 18:00:00 2024-05-23 19:00:00 America/New_York Beginner Embroidery Knit one, purl two… wait, that's knitting! Main Library - Children's Room

Thursday, May 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-23 18:00:00 2024-05-23 19:00:00 America/New_York Beginner Embroidery Knit one, purl two… wait, that's knitting! Main Library - Children's Room

Main Library

Children's Room

Knit one, purl two… wait, that's knitting!

Join us for a four week crash-course on the basics of embroidery. Kids in 3rd-5th grade will get to practice the basic stitches used in this fiber art and then apply what they’ve learned to fun and simple patterns.

Supplies will be provided; registration is required for the whole series. Email Meredith at mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Games | Arts & Crafts |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
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Mon, Apr 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 03 Closed
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About the branch

The Main Library is located on Church Street in Dedham Square. In addition to traditional library material, the Main Library also houses town archives, the Dedham Collection.

Upcoming Events

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Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Main Library
Fri, May 01, All day
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a new drop-in scavenger hunt. Play... more
Join us for a new drop-in scavenger hunt. Play anytime at either location, and earn a prize for finding all 10 pictures!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Endicott Branch Library
Fri, May 01, All day
Children's Area
Join us for a new drop-in scavenger hunt. Play... more
Join us for a new drop-in scavenger hunt. Play anytime at either location, and earn a prize for finding all 10 pictures!
Monday Morning Music
Mon, May 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Mother's Day Cursive Cards
Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come join us to make Mother’s Day cards and... more
Come join us to make Mother’s Day cards and practice your cursive! Beginners are welcome.
Endicott Book Group
Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us as we discuss a selection of fiction or... more
Join us as we discuss a selection of fiction or nonfiction titles at 6:30 pm.
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, May 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
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Join a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe, comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships, skills and strategies to help in your career transition.
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Elementary Book Group
Wed, May 06, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Children in grades 2-5 are welcome to join us for a... more
Children in grades 2-5 are welcome to join us for a casual book group!
Pulse of Becoming - A Night of Reflection, Poetry & Presence
Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Gather for an evening of poetry, presence, and... more
Gather for an evening of poetry, presence, and reflection with Barry Eneh, Nigerian-American poet and storyteller.
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Friend of the Library, Dick Pierce, for 30... more
Join Friend of the Library, Dick Pierce, for 30 minutes of your favorite family-friendly songs on the first Thursday of the month.
Watercolor Class - Finally...Spring!
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Renew and refresh... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Renew and refresh skills you already have, or watch new ones blossom this spring.
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Genealogy Talk - Sons of the American Revolution
Thu, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join Dr. Brent Upchurch as he discusses the Sons of... more
Join Dr. Brent Upchurch as he discusses the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) with an engaging and informative discussion of the organization’s mission and the pathway to membership.
Chess for Kids
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Media Tables
Discover a new way of learning the world’s... more
Discover a new way of learning the world’s greatest board game. No Stress Chess is a chess teacher unlike any other.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, May 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Millennial Book Group
Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
We read a variety of books from nonfiction, to... more
We read a variety of books from nonfiction, to newer bestsellers, soon to be movies/series, and anything else we would love to read and discuss!
Paint Party!
Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Explore your creative side with an evening of... more
Explore your creative side with an evening of painting in celebration of Dedham Reads 2026.
Between the Lines - Book Group
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month to... more
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month to discuss both fiction and nonfiction titles at 6:30 pm.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Wed, May 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
The Friends of the Library’s monthly board... more
The Friends of the Library’s monthly board meeting. Everyone is welcome!
Afternoon Book Group
Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
Join us as we discuss a variety of books!
Memory Cafe
Thu, May 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a... more
The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes
Monday Morning Music
Mon, May 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Local Author Book Talk - Emily Franklin
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author Emily Franklin as she discusses... more
Join local author Emily Franklin as she discusses her novel, Love & Other Monsters.
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, May 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Join a professional forum for networking with peers... more
Join a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe, comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships, skills and strategies to help in your career transition.
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Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, May 20, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, May 20, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
Main Library Book Group
Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Main Library Book Group caters to fans of fiction... more
Main Library Book Group caters to fans of fiction and nonfiction; the titles read are chosen by members of the group.
Watercolor Class - Finally...Spring!
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Renew and refresh... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Renew and refresh skills you already have, or watch new ones blossom this spring.
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Tot Time Sing 'n Learn - with Ms. Marsha
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Tot Time Sing 'n Learn is a monthly playgroup... more
Tot Time Sing 'n Learn is a monthly playgroup designed for children ages 9 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.
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LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Join us at the Main Library for our LGBTQ+ Book... more
Join us at the Main Library for our LGBTQ+ Book Group! Each month we will read a title featuring characters/people, themes, or subjects that fall under the broader LGBTQ+ umbrella.
Library Closed
Mon, May 25, All day
Main Library
In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be... more
In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be closed.
Pajama Storytime
Tue, May 26, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a night of stories, songs, and crafts... more
Join us for a night of stories, songs, and crafts for children ages 3 and up!
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, May 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Engage in stimulating conversation with people who... more
Engage in stimulating conversation with people who love history just as much as you do! We read books in pairs, a non-fiction one month, then a related historical fiction the following month.
Pokémon Club
Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us once a month to hang out with other... more
Join us once a month to hang out with other Pokémon fans and enjoy fun activities!
Sweatin' to the Oldies
Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Get ready to move, groove, and smile! Join us at... more
Get ready to move, groove, and smile! Join us at the library for a fun, energizing exercise session featuring a Richard Simmons’ classic Sweatin’ to the Oldies workout.
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