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Library Closed
2024-09-02 00:00:00 2024-09-02 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed In observance of Labor Day, the Library will be closed. Main Library -

Monday, September 02
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-09-02 00:00:00 2024-09-02 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed In observance of Labor Day, the Library will be closed. Main Library -

In observance of Labor Day, the Library will be closed.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
Mon, Sep 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 15 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

Community Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Sep 14, All day
Dedham Locations - Found in the DPL Community Scavenger Hunt Booklet
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect... more
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect stickers, and earn prize entries to celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month this September!
Community Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Sep 15, All day
Dedham Locations - Found in the DPL Community Scavenger Hunt Booklet
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect... more
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect stickers, and earn prize entries to celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month this September!
Community Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Sep 16, All day
Dedham Locations - Found in the DPL Community Scavenger Hunt Booklet
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect... more
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect stickers, and earn prize entries to celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month this September!
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Community Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Sep 17, All day
Dedham Locations - Found in the DPL Community Scavenger Hunt Booklet
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect... more
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect stickers, and earn prize entries to celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month this September!
Baby and Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
You’re never too young for the library!
The ABCs of Storytime! - PreK Storytime
Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is as easy as ABC!
Kids Fall Crafternoons
Tue, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We love pumpkins and autumn and leaves, oh my!
Adult Jewelry Making Night
Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Make a beautiful piece of jewelry to impress all... more
Make a beautiful piece of jewelry to impress all your friends!
This event is full
Community Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Sep 18, All day
Dedham Locations - Found in the DPL Community Scavenger Hunt Booklet
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect... more
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect stickers, and earn prize entries to celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month this September!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Resumes ("A Pocketful of STARS")
Wed, Sep 18, 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.
Register
Baby Time
Wed, Sep 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn or Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Join us every Wednesday morning as we sing, move,... more
Join us every Wednesday morning as we sing, move, shake and read a story.
Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World - with Nate Klemp, PhD
Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us as New York Times bestselling author and... more
Join us as New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp helps us explore pathways back to openminded living when he talks to us about the core tenets in his new book.
Register
Drop-In Crafts - for Kids
Wed, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on the first and third... more
Create a fun-filled craft on the first and third Wednesday afternoons of the month!
Tween Wednesdays Presents - Altered Altoids
Wed, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Your breath is minty enough. Now what? Reuse that... more
Your breath is minty enough. Now what? Reuse that Altoids tin!
Main Library Book Group
Wed, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
What the Dead Know : Learning About Life as a New... more
What the Dead Know : Learning About Life as a New York City Death Investigator by Barbara Butcher
Community Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Sep 19, All day
Dedham Locations - Found in the DPL Community Scavenger Hunt Booklet
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect... more
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect stickers, and earn prize entries to celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month this September!
Watercolor Class - 3-Part Series
Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone!
Local Author Book Talk - Liz Kinchen
Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author Liz Kinchen as she discusses her... more
Join local author Liz Kinchen as she discusses her memoir, Light in Bandaged Places: Healing in the Wake of Young Betrayal.
LGBTQ+ Book Group - Hunting by Stars
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Join us at the Main Library for our LGBTQ+ Book Group!
Community Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Sep 20, All day
Dedham Locations - Found in the DPL Community Scavenger Hunt Booklet
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect... more
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect stickers, and earn prize entries to celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month this September!
Delayed Opening
Fri, Sep 20, 9:00am - 10:15am
Main Library
The Library will have a delayed opening due to a... more
The Library will have a delayed opening due to a staff meeting.
Infant and Toddler Playtime
Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Hands on play is the best kind of play!
Power Walking Club - with Ellen
Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gonzalez Field
Join DPL staff member and avid walker Ellen for a... more
Join DPL staff member and avid walker Ellen for a brisk 2-mile walk around Gonzalez Field every Friday morning this fall. Don’t forget to wear sneakers and sunscreen and bring your water bottle!
Community Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Sep 21, All day
Dedham Locations - Found in the DPL Community Scavenger Hunt Booklet
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect... more
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect stickers, and earn prize entries to celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month this September!
Chess for Kids
Sat, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Teen Space
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.
A Deep Dive in Character Development - with Global Sensation Liane Moriarty
Sat, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us as we chat with mega-bestselling author... more
Join us as we chat with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment.
Register
Community Scavenger Hunt
Sun, Sep 22, All day
Dedham Locations - Found in the DPL Community Scavenger Hunt Booklet
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect... more
Visit 19 Dedham community locations, collect stickers, and earn prize entries to celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month this September!
Dedham Stories - Discover, Write & Share Tales About the Town & Its Residents
Sun, Sep 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
This town is full of stories to tell. In this... more
This town is full of stories to tell. In this course, you will help us uncover and share the stories of all sorts of people with a deep connection to Dedham’s past and present.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Baby and Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
You’re never too young for the library!
The ABCs of Storytime! - PreK Storytime
Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is as easy as ABC!
Stir Frying to the Sky's Edge
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Join us for a virtual stir-fry class with... more
Join us for a virtual stir-fry class with three-time James Beard Award-winner, Grace Young.
Register
Baby Time
Wed, Sep 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn or Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Join us every Wednesday morning as we sing, move,... more
Join us every Wednesday morning as we sing, move, shake and read a story.
Summer Farmers Market
Wed, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
First Church & Parish Green
Visit the DPL's tent at Dedham Square Circle's... more
Visit the DPL's tent at Dedham Square Circle's Farmers Market the last Wednesday of the month June through October!
Pokémon Club!
Wed, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Calling all Pokémon trainers!
Tween Wednesdays Presents - Altered Altoids
Wed, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Your breath is minty enough. Now what? Reuse that... more
Your breath is minty enough. Now what? Reuse that Altoids tin!
Music with Michael
Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Zoom,Piano Space
Join us for this month’s musical adventure with... more
Join us for this month’s musical adventure with pianist Michael Leidig!
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
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.
Tween Fall Craft Nights - Spooky Cross Stitch
Thu, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Fall crafting fun for tweens!
Knock, Knock! It’s Good Neighbor Day - Author Talk with Kat Vellos
Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Millions of Americans wish they had more friends... more
Millions of Americans wish they had more friends and closer friendships, but they often overlook a treasure trove of potential friends
Register
Infant and Toddler Playtime
Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Hands on play is the best kind of play!
Power Walking Club - with Ellen
Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gonzalez Field
Join DPL staff member and avid walker Ellen for a... more
Join DPL staff member and avid walker Ellen for a brisk 2-mile walk around Gonzalez Field every Friday morning this fall. Don’t forget to wear sneakers and sunscreen and bring your water bottle!
Caregiver Social Hour
Sat, Sep 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a caregiver and infant social hour!
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Have unused puzzles lying around? Swap them out for... more
Have unused puzzles lying around? Swap them out for something new!
MA Center For the Book Reading Challenge - End of September Submission
Mon, Sep 30, All day
Virtual Event
Make sure to get your reviews in!
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Sep 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.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
MA Center For the Book Reading Challenge - October Prompt
Tue, Oct 01, All day
Virtual Event
Get ready to read with this month's prompt!
Baby and Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
You’re never too young for the library!
The ABCs of Storytime! - PreK Storytime
Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is as easy as ABC!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Cover Letters & Using AI In Your Job Search
Wed, Oct 02, 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.
Register
Baby Time
Wed, Oct 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn or Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!
A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats - with Scientists from Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Wed, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three... more
Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!
Register
Drop-In Crafts - for Kids
Wed, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on the first and third... more
Create a fun-filled craft on the first and third Wednesday afternoons of the month!
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Wed, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Zoom - Zoom
Meeting details, including agenda and location,... more
Meeting details, including agenda and location, will be posted at least 48 hours in advance.
Infant and Toddler Playtime
Fri, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Hands on play is the best kind of play!
Power Walking Club - with Ellen
Fri, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gonzalez Field
Join DPL staff member and avid walker Ellen for a... more
Join DPL staff member and avid walker Ellen for a brisk 2-mile walk around Gonzalez Field every Friday morning this fall. Don’t forget to wear sneakers and sunscreen and bring your water bottle!
Book and Movie Group
Fri, Oct 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
A discussion comparing books to their movie... more
A discussion comparing books to their movie adaptations.
Dedham Stories - Discover, Write & Share Tales About the Town & Its Residents
Sun, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
This town is full of stories to tell. In this... more
This town is full of stories to tell. In this course, you will help us uncover and share the stories of all sorts of people with a deep connection to Dedham’s past and present.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Oct 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, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Baby and Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
You’re never too young for the library!
The ABCs of Storytime! - PreK Storytime
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is as easy as ABC!
Baby Time
Wed, Oct 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn or Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!
Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction - In Conversation with Bestselling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
You’re invited to free your mind with the highly... more
You’re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Register
Millennial Book Group
Thu, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Join us for our discussion of Lilac Girls by Martha... more
Join us for our discussion of Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly.
Infant and Toddler Playtime
Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Hands on play is the best kind of play!
Power Walking Club - with Ellen
Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gonzalez Field
Join DPL staff member and avid walker Ellen for a... more
Join DPL staff member and avid walker Ellen for a brisk 2-mile walk around Gonzalez Field every Friday morning this fall. Don’t forget to wear sneakers and sunscreen and bring your water bottle!
Library Closed
Mon, Oct 14, All day
Main Library
In observance of Columbus Day, the Library will be... more
In observance of Columbus Day, the Library will be closed.
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