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Delayed Opening
2024-09-20 09:00:00 2024-09-20 10:15:00 America/New_York Delayed Opening The Library will have a delayed opening due to a staff meeting. Main Library -

Friday, September 20
9:00am - 10:15am

Add to Calendar 2024-09-20 09:00:00 2024-09-20 10:15:00 America/New_York Delayed Opening The Library will have a delayed opening due to a staff meeting. Main Library -

The Library will have a delayed opening due to a staff meeting.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 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

Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jun 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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.
Registration is now closed
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Registration is now closed
Roller Derby Demo: - Meet Boston's Derby Dames!
Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Members of the Boston Roller Derby League will be... more
Members of the Boston Roller Derby League will be at the Library to give an overview of the sport and provide demonstrations of key moves of the game.
Registration is now closed
Find a Friend - Shuttleworth the Gargoyle
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Children's Room
Find one of our library stuffies in the Children's... more
Find one of our library stuffies in the Children's department to win a prize!
Find a Friend - Katherine the Horse
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Children's Area
Find one of our library stuffies in the Children's... more
Find one of our library stuffies in the Children's department to win a prize!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Main Library
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Children's Room
Find the pictures we have hidden in the Children's... more
Find the pictures we have hidden in the Children's Room to win a prize! There is a new scavenger hunt every month; play anytime at either location, earn a prize for finding all 10 pictures!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Endicott Branch Library
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Children's Area
Find the pictures we have hidden in the Children's... more
Find the pictures we have hidden in the Children's Area to win a prize! There is a new scavenger hunt every month; play anytime at either location, earn a prize for finding all 10 pictures!
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
This program is designed specifically for children... more
This program is designed specifically for children 3 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and learn a few ASL (American Sign Language) signs.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Front Lawn or Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 0-5.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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!
Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Needle Felted Animals
Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Needle felting is back by popular demand!
Library Closed
Thu, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will... more
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will close at 5 pm.
Library Closed
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Main Library
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will... more
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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 - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
The Whalemobile
Mon, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and meet Nile the inflatable Humpback Whale!
The Whalemobile
Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and meet Nile the inflatable Humpback Whale!
The Whalemobile
Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and meet Nile the inflatable Humpback Whale!
The Whalemobile
Mon, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and meet Nile the inflatable Humpback Whale!
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
This program is designed specifically for children... more
This program is designed specifically for children 3 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and learn a few ASL (American Sign Language) signs.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Front Lawn or Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 0-5.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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!
Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Tie-Dye Fun
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Please bring your own white t-shirt, socks, or... more
Please bring your own white t-shirt, socks, or pillowcase to tie-dye at the Library!
Needle Felted Animals
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Needle felting is back by popular demand!
Mothership RPG at the Main - Session 1
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
In space no one can hear you scream! Join GM Jason... more
In space no one can hear you scream! Join GM Jason as he takes you on an action-packed journey in space.
Memory Cafe
Thu, Jul 10, 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
Adult Board Game Night - Pictionary
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Looking for something do on a Wednesday evening?... more
Looking for something do on a Wednesday evening? Like a fun-filled board game night?
Dragons & Desserts
Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd -... more
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd - 5th graders!
Rubber Duckie Club
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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 - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Dragon Arts & Crafts - Workshop
Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We are going to create shrink art and make perler... more
We are going to create shrink art and make perler bead dragons, design our own dragon eggs, and more!
Millennial Book Group
Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
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 & Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
This program is designed specifically for children... more
This program is designed specifically for children 3 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and learn a few ASL (American Sign Language) signs.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Front Lawn or Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 0-5.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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!
Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Needle Felted Animals
Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Needle felting is back by popular demand!
Summer Combined Book Groups - Main Library
Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
The Combined Summer Book Groups caters to fans of... more
The Combined Summer Book Groups caters to fans of fiction and nonfiction.
Dragons & Desserts
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd -... more
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd - 5th graders!
Rubber Duckie Club
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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 - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Dragon Arts & Crafts - Workshop
Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We are going to create shrink art and make perler... more
We are going to create shrink art and make perler bead dragons, design our own dragon eggs, and more!
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
This program is designed specifically for children... more
This program is designed specifically for children 3 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and learn a few ASL (American Sign Language) signs.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Front Lawn or Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 0-5.
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, Jul 22, 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 historical fiction one month, then a related non-fiction the following month.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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!
Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Pokémon Club
Wed, Jul 23, 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!
Needle Felted Animals
Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Needle felting is back by popular demand!
Mothership RPG at the Main - Session 1
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
In space no one can hear you scream! Join GM Jason... more
In space no one can hear you scream! Join GM Jason as he takes you on an action-packed journey in space.
Dragons & Desserts
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd -... more
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd - 5th graders!
Rubber Duckie Club
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Chess for Kids
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
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 - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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 - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
This program is designed specifically for children... more
This program is designed specifically for children 3 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and learn a few ASL (American Sign Language) signs.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Front Lawn or Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 0-5.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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!
Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
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