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Library Closed
2025-05-24 00:00:00 2025-05-24 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be closed. Main Library -

Saturday, May 24
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-05-24 00:00:00 2025-05-24 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be closed. Main Library -

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

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
We're closed Monday April 21 due to Patriots' Day
Mon, Apr 21 Closed
(Patriots' Day)
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 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

April Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Children's Area
Join us for a new drop-in Scavenger Hunt!
Find A Friend - Shuttleworth the Gargoyle
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Children's Room
Join in our NEW stuffie hunt!
April Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Children's Room
Join us for a new drop-in Scavenger Hunt!
Find A Friend - Katherine the Horse
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Children's Area
Join in our NEW stuffie hunt!
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
Superhero Party!
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Unleash your superpowers at the Dedham Public Library!
The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense - A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready... more
Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz.
Register
Find A Friend - Shuttleworth the Gargoyle
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Children's Room
Join in our NEW stuffie hunt!
Find A Friend - Katherine the Horse
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Children's Area
Join in our NEW stuffie hunt!
April Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Children's Room
Join us for a new drop-in Scavenger Hunt!
April Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Children's Area
Join us for a new drop-in Scavenger Hunt!
Find A Friend - Shuttleworth the Gargoyle
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Children's Room
Join in our NEW stuffie hunt!
April Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Children's Room
Join us for a new drop-in Scavenger Hunt!
The People Library
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Piano Space,Rotunda Space
Everyone has a story to tell. Discover the power of... more
Everyone has a story to tell. Discover the power of stories at The People Library in celebration of Dedham Reads 2025!
Drop-In Crafts - for Kids
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on Wednesday afternoons!
An Evening with Author & Filmmaker Elisabeth Tova Bailey - The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating
Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Elisabeth Tova Bailey, author of The Sound of a... more
Elisabeth Tova Bailey, author of The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating, virtually discusses her memoir and presents her short film in celebration of Dedham Reads 2025: Unexpected Friendships.
Adult Planting Workshop - with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Get Growing! Join us for a hands-on workshop where... more
Get Growing! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to plant seeds and propagate cuttings. No experience needed—just a passion for plants!
Local Author Book Talk - Patricia Barletta
Thu, May 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author, Patricia Barletta as she... more
Join local author, Patricia Barletta as she discusses her book, Entangled with the Earl.
Spring Kids' Craft Fair
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Back by popular demand, calling all kid crafters... more
Back by popular demand, calling all kid crafters and aspiring entrepreneurs! Craft fairs are a great way to learn how to make crafts, talk to customers, and make sales, especially for children!
Registration is now closed
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
Mon, May 05, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Get free copies of each book we read! Meet up with... more
Get free copies of each book we read! Meet up with friends and talk about these awesome graphic novels at our Tween Graphic Novel Book Club!
John Milton, 'Paradise Lost' and the Poetry of Liberty - with BU Professor Erin Murphy
Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join BU Professor Erin Murphy to learn more about... more
Join BU Professor Erin Murphy to learn more about English author and poet John Milton and his understanding of liberty in a time of political upheaval.
Ukulele for Beginners
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Come learn how to play the ukulele at the library!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Networking 2.0 ("You Must Give To Get")
Wed, May 07, 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
How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn... more
In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient.
Register
Drop-In Crafts - for Kids
Wed, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on Wednesday afternoons!
Words, Wind, and Wood Concert
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join us for an evening of original music and poetry!
Memory Cafe
Thu, May 08, 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
Afternoon Book Group
Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Come join us as we discuss a variety of books!
Millennial Book Group
Mon, May 12, 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!
Ukulele for Beginners
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Come learn how to play the ukulele at the library!
Friends of the Library Meeting
Wed, May 14, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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!
Drop-In Crafts - for Kids
Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on Wednesday afternoons!
On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller - with Author Liann Zhang
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us... more
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.
Register
Watercolor Class III - 3-Part Series
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on the skills... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on the skills you honed in Watercolor I and II, though no prerequisite required.
Registration is now closed
LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, May 15, 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.
Delayed Opening
Fri, May 16, 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.
Senior Center Book Group
Fri, May 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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!
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, May 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Study/Gaming Area
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) works with the teen... more
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) works with the teen librarian to help the library select books and plan programs. It also counts as volunteer hours!
Ukulele for Beginners
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Come learn how to play the ukulele at the library!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Interview Strategies
Wed, May 21, 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
How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us - with Author Rachelle Bergstein
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
You’re invited to an online intimate conversation... more
You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.
Register
Main Library Book Group
Wed, May 21, 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.
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, May 22, 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.
Library Closed
Sat, May 24, All day
Main Library
In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be... more
In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be closed.
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