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Rarified Air: One Passionate Birders' Big Year Quest

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Rarified Air

One Passionate Birders’ Big Year Quest

2024-10-02 18:00:00 2024-10-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Rarified Air How many different bird species could you dream of seeing, capturing a sound recording of or photographing from January 1 to December 31 of any given year? Main Library - Piano Space

Wednesday, October 02
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-02 18:00:00 2024-10-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Rarified Air How many different bird species could you dream of seeing, capturing a sound recording of or photographing from January 1 to December 31 of any given year? Main Library - Piano Space

Main Library

Piano Space

How many different bird species could you dream of seeing, capturing a sound recording of or photographing from January 1 to December 31 of any given year?

Have you ever considered doing an ABA Birding Big Year? How about a county or statewide Big Year? Why would you want to even do one? How does one plan out all the logistics to ensure that each of the important states are visited at the most opportune times? Can you do this alone or do you need to seek out help? Come and learn about the mishaps, the successes, the lessons learned along the way, the hilarious birding stories, the new life-time friends met along the way and the joy of reporting 801 bird species during 2023!  But be warned … if you attend, you just might get the urge to plan a Big Year yourself !  Please come and meet Big Year Birder Gino Ellison and see tons of beautiful bird photographs while hearing one birders tale about a 12-month quest of a lifetime!  

For adults. Registration required. Please contact Ari at apappas@minlib.net with any questions.

About Gino:

Eugene (Gino) Ellison - is a lifetime resident of Massachusetts. He is happily married to his wonderful wife Kate (38 years) and they have 3 fun kids and 4 active grandkids. Gino is now retired from the investment business as well as the Professional Bass Fishing Tournament circuit. Gino has been affiliated with Bass Pro Shops for over 25 years and still makes several store appearances each year. Gino is a hunter, fisherman, conservationist and passionate birder who leads dozens of walks in Massachusetts. He greatly enjoys volunteering with Mass Wildlife and with Mass Audubon at their family birding & fishing events. Gino just completed a successful ABA Birding Big Year in 2023 and is scheduled to speak at birding festivals and clubs around New England and nationwide.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Outdoors |

Main Library

Phone: 781-751-9284

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Mon, Jan 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 01 Closed

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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Tue, Jan 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!

Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
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Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!

Tue, Jan 27, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Main Library - Children's Room
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Join us for a night of stories, songs, and crafts for children ages 3 and up!

Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
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Wed, Jan 28, 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!

Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance,... more
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Wed, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Create abstract, organic art by (carefully)... more
Create abstract, organic art by (carefully) spilling paint. It might get messy.

Wed, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
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We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.
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Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you already have or try something new while being inspired by snowy or sun-soaked escapes.

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Thu, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Create abstract, organic art by (carefully)... more
Create abstract, organic art by (carefully) spilling paint. It might get messy.

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Thu, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Thursday, March 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Jan 29, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the... more
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the library’s stargazing night—peer through our telescope, spot distant stars, and let your curiosity lead the way.

Fri, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!

Sat, Jan 31, All day
Main Library
Busy yourself with some biomes this winter during... more
Busy yourself with some biomes this winter during our Winter 2026 Reading Challenge!

Sun, Feb 01, All day
Main Library
Busy yourself with some biomes this winter during... more
Busy yourself with some biomes this winter during our Winter 2026 Reading Challenge!

Mon, Feb 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
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 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.

Mon, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.

Mon, Feb 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Study/Gaming 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 in our Tween Graphic Novel Book Club!

Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Nothing says you care better than a DIY card!

Tue, Feb 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!

Tue, Feb 03, 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!

Tue, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come join us to make 3D Valentine’s Day cards and... more
Come join us to make 3D Valentine’s Day cards and practice your cursive! Beginners are welcome.

Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Come join us for a discussion of both fiction and... more
Come join us for a discussion of both fiction and nonfiction books the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

Wed, Feb 04, 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!

Wed, Feb 04, 9:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
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Wed, Feb 04, 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!

Wed, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
It's time to get hooked. Learn Crochet!

Wed, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author Ken Liu as he discusses his... more
Join local author Ken Liu as he discusses his novel, All That We See or Seem.

Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you already have or try something new while being inspired by snowy or sun-soaked escapes.

Thu, Feb 05, 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.

Thu, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ames Senior Center
Come and enjoy a classic movie with us!

Thu, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
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Thu, Feb 05, 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!

Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 6:15pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!

Thu, Feb 05, 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!

Thu, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
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Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

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Thu, Feb 05, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the... more
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the library’s stargazing night—peer through our telescope, spot distant stars, and let your curiosity lead the way.

Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!

Mon, Feb 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
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 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.

Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.

Mon, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - 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!

Tue, Feb 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!

Tue, Feb 10, 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!

Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Make a piece of jewelry for yourself or someone... more
Make a piece of jewelry for yourself or someone special!
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Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month to... more
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles.

Wed, Feb 11, 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!

Wed, Feb 11, 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!

Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Endicott Branch - Study/Gaming Area
Join us as we discuss a variety of books!

Wed, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Children in grades 2-5 are welcome to join us for a... more
Children in grades 2-5 are welcome to join us for a casual book group!

Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
It's time to get hooked. Learn Crochet!

Thu, Feb 12, 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

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Thu, Feb 12, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the... more
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the library’s stargazing night—peer through our telescope, spot distant stars, and let your curiosity lead the way.

Fri, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!

Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Media Tables
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.

Mon, Feb 16, All day
Main Library
In observance of Washington's Birthday, the Library... more
In observance of Washington's Birthday, the Library will be closed.

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Mon, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch
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.

Wed, Feb 18, 9:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
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Wed, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!

Wed, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
It's time to get hooked. Learn Crochet!

Wed, Feb 18, 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.

Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you already have or try something new while being inspired by snowy or sun-soaked escapes.

Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Tot Time Sing 'n Learn is a monthly playgroup... more
Tot Time Sing 'n Learn is a monthly playgroup designed for children ages 9 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.
This event is full

Thu, Feb 19, 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.

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Thu, Feb 19, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the... more
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the library’s stargazing night—peer through our telescope, spot distant stars, and let your curiosity lead the way.

Fri, Feb 20, 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!

Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.

Tue, Feb 24, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a night of stories, songs, and crafts... more
Join us for a night of stories, songs, and crafts for children ages 3 and up!

Tue, Feb 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 non-fiction one month, then a related historical fiction the following month.

Wed, Feb 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!

Wed, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
It's time to get hooked. Learn Crochet!

Cancelled
Thu, Feb 26, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the... more
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the library’s stargazing night—peer through our telescope, spot distant stars, and let your curiosity lead the way.