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2nd Annual Houseplant Swap

Houseplant Swap

2nd Annual
2024-06-08 10:00:00 2024-06-08 12:00:00 America/New_York Houseplant Swap Join our Houseplant Swap Library: Bring a plant, take a plant! Cultivate community connections as green enthusiasts exchange diverse houseplants in this leafy haven of shared botanical joy. Main Library - Piano Space, Main Lawn

Saturday, June 08
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-08 10:00:00 2024-06-08 12:00:00 America/New_York Houseplant Swap Join our Houseplant Swap Library: Bring a plant, take a plant! Cultivate community connections as green enthusiasts exchange diverse houseplants in this leafy haven of shared botanical joy. Main Library - Piano Space, Main Lawn

Main Library

Piano Space, Main Lawn

Join our Houseplant Swap Library: Bring a plant, take a plant! Cultivate community connections as green enthusiasts exchange diverse houseplants in this leafy haven of shared botanical joy.

Welcome back to our 2nd Annual Houseplant Swap at the Dedham Public Library! Join us for another year of leafy exchanges, where plant enthusiasts can trade their green companions, share gardening tips, and nurture a thriving community of indoor botanists.


Drop off plants or healthy cuttings any time during the week of June 3-7, or on Saturday, June 8 before or during the event. Plant adoptions will be on Saturday, June 8 from 10 am-12 pm. Leftover plants will be free to good homes anytime after the swap.


Contact Megan at mcharter@minlib.net for more information.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Outdoors |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
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Mon, Mar 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 05 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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Make It So - The Science of Star Trek
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
In 1966, a new show premiered that would boldly go... more
In 1966, a new show premiered that would boldly go where no show had gone before.
Baby and Toddler Time
Tue, Apr 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Story Time
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Endicott Book Group
Tue, Apr 07, 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.
The Asteroid Hunter - A Scientist’s Journey to the Dawn of Our Solar System
Tue, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
On September 11, 1999, scientists identified an... more
On September 11, 1999, scientists identified an asteroid that would soon reshape our understanding of the early solar system and perhaps the origins of life itself.
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Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Apr 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very... more
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers!
Sing-Along Storytime
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Friends of the Library Meeting
Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
Join us as we discuss a variety of books!
Elementary Book Group
Wed, Apr 08, 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!
Graffiti Lettering - for Tweens
Wed, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
What are tags, throws, and pieces? Get started and... more
What are tags, throws, and pieces? Get started and learn the basics of graffiti lettering (with markers).
Pulse of Becoming - A Night of Reflection, Poetry & Presence
Wed, Apr 08, 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.
Memory Cafe
Thu, Apr 09, 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
Small Business Administration Basics
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Learn about the Small Business Administration and... more
Learn about the Small Business Administration and the resources it provides for entrepreneurs and small businesses!
Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
Chess for Kids
Sat, Apr 11, 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.
Millennial Book Group
Mon, Apr 13, 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!
Baby and Toddler Time
Tue, Apr 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Story Time
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Cursive Cards
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Celebrate National Card and Letter Writing Month... more
Celebrate National Card and Letter Writing Month and practice your cursive! Beginners are welcome.
Between the Lines - Book Group
Tue, Apr 14, 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.
On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft - with Brad Taylor
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad... more
Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.
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Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very... more
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Apr 15, 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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Sing-Along Storytime
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Graffiti Lettering - for Tweens
Wed, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
What are tags, throws, and pieces? Get started and... more
What are tags, throws, and pieces? Get started and learn the basics of graffiti lettering (with markers).
Main Library Book Group
Wed, Apr 15, 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.
POSTPONED: Tot Time Sing 'n Learn - with Ms. Marsha
Thu, Apr 16, 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.
Registration is now closed
LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, Apr 16, 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.
Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
Library Closed
Mon, Apr 20, All day
Main Library
In observance of Patriots' Day, the Library will be... more
In observance of Patriots' Day, the Library will be closed.
Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions - with Miranda Cowley Heller
Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley... more
Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.
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Graffiti Lettering - for Teens
Wed, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
What are tags, throws, and pieces? Get started and... more
What are tags, throws, and pieces? Get started and learn the basics of graffiti lettering (with markers).
Music with Michael
Wed, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join us for a musical adventure with pianist... more
Join us for a musical adventure with pianist Michael Leidig!
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, Apr 28, 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.
Graffiti Lettering - for Teens
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
What are tags, throws, and pieces? Get started and... more
What are tags, throws, and pieces? Get started and learn the basics of graffiti lettering (with markers).
Sweatin' to the Oldies
Thu, Apr 30, 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.
On Writing Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience - with Jason Reynolds
Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us in conversation with bestselling author... more
Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.
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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!
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.
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