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Library Closed
2025-06-19 00:00:00 2025-06-19 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed In observance of Juneteenth Independence Day, the Library will be closed. Main Library -

Thursday, June 19
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-06-19 00:00:00 2025-06-19 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed In observance of Juneteenth Independence Day, the Library will be closed. Main Library -

In observance of Juneteenth Independence Day, the Library will be closed.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
We're closed Thursday June 19 due to Juneteenth
Mon, Jun 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth)
Fri, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 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

55+ Advisory Board
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Are you age 55 or older and have thoughts about the... more
Are you age 55 or older and have thoughts about the library? We want to hear from you!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Marketing Plan ("Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan")
Wed, Jun 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
Teen Advisory Board
Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
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! Find out how you can volunteer this summer!
Drop-In Crafts - for Kids
Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on Wednesday afternoons!
Aging Well Panel - What is Senior Living?
Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Learn more about aging well for seniors from four... more
Learn more about aging well for seniors from four local experts, including the differences between independent and assisted living and memory and skilled nursing care.
Library Closed
Thu, Jun 19, All day
Main Library
In observance of Juneteenth Independence Day, the... more
In observance of Juneteenth Independence Day, the Library will be closed.
Delayed Opening
Fri, Jun 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.
Senior Center Book Group
Fri, Jun 20, 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!
On Our Way to School Playgroup - with Ms. Marsha
Mon, Jun 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Children will make new friends, build important... more
Children will make new friends, build important school readiness skills, and enjoy hands-on activities, all in a fun and supportive environment!
Register
Living the Otter Life - with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade)
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us as award-winning author and summer reading... more
Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder.
Register
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Pokémon Club
Wed, Jun 25, 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!
Music with Michael
Wed, Jun 25, 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!
Watercolor Class III - 3-Part Series
Thu, Jun 26, 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
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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