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Library Closed
2024-12-31 16:30:00 2024-12-31 20:00:00 America/New_York Library Closed In observance of New Year’s Day, the Library will close at 4:30 pm. Main Library -

Tuesday, December 31
4:30pm - 8:00pm

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In observance of New Year’s Day, the Library will close at 4:30 pm.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
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Mon, Jul 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 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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Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream - Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
In her new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About... more
In her new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing.
Register
LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, Jul 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.
Dino Club
Fri, Jul 17, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Senior Center Book Group
Fri, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ames Senior Center
Senior Center Book Group is for those age 55+... more
Senior Center Book Group is for those age 55+ looking to connect with a community of local readers who respectfully discuss a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction. We welcome new members!
Dinosaur Trackways
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Fred Venne of the Beneski Museum of Natural History... more
Fred Venne of the Beneski Museum of Natural History in Amherst will bring ancient landscapes to life using Amherst College's robust collection of dinosaur footprints
The Black Experience of the Revolution - with Herstorian Gracia Collins Rich
Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
We all learned about the American Revolution in... more
We all learned about the American Revolution in school...
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Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - 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!
Learn with Laughter
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Étienne for an engaging, high-energy circus... more
Join Étienne for an engaging, high-energy circus adventure that combines physical comedy, impressive juggling and balance skills, and interactive audience participation!
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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!
Pokémon Club
Wed, Jul 22, 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!
Adult Coloring with Museums from Around the World
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Celebrate our Summer Reading theme with a relaxing... more
Celebrate our Summer Reading theme with a relaxing evening of coloring.
Dino Club
Fri, Jul 24, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Meet the Author Storytime! - Featuring Jameeka
Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Enjoy a read-aloud of the picture book, "Mila’s... more
Enjoy a read-aloud of the picture book, "Mila’s Moment: The BIG Mistake" with author Jameeka, while learning about practicing self-love and embracing your identity!
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Jul 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Back Lawn
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 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - 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!
The Power of Connection - with Dr. Marisa Franco
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling... more
Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection.
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Paint Party!
Tue, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Explore your creative side with an evening of painting!
This event is full
History Lovers' Book Group
Tue, Jul 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.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Grab your family, a favorite stuffie and blanket,... more
Grab your family, a favorite stuffie and blanket, and come enjoy snacks and entertainment on the Endicott Branch lawn!
Spray Paint A Planet - for Teens
Wed, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Main Lawn,Teen Space
Spray paint a planet floating in space at the... more
Spray paint a planet floating in space at the Dedham Public Library
Improper Bostonians - LGBTQ+ History in Massachusetts
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
LGBTQ+ People have always been a part of Boston’s... more
LGBTQ+ People have always been a part of Boston’s history.
Podokesaurus & the Dinosaurs of Massachusetts
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Want to learn about our state dinosaur and other... more
Want to learn about our state dinosaur and other dinosaurs of Massachusetts?
Dino Club
Fri, Jul 31, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Main Library
Mon, Aug 03, All day
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
Mon, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Back Lawn
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, Aug 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - 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!
National Night Out - Dino Magic & Mini Touch-A-Truck
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Make your very own dinosaur out of colorful air-dry... more
Make your very own dinosaur out of colorful air-dry foam clay and check out some Public Safety vehicles in celebration of Dedham's annual National Night Out festivities!
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Aug 06, 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 - Summer Scenes
Thu, Aug 06, 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, and enjoy painting vibrant summer scenes.
Dino Club
Fri, Aug 07, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Aug 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Back Lawn
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, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Media Tables
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, Aug 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - 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!
Summer Combined Book Groups
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
The Combined Summer Book Groups caters to fans of... more
The Combined Summer Book Groups caters to fans of fiction and nonfiction.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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!
Memory Cafe
Thu, Aug 13, 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.
Dino Club
Fri, Aug 14, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
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