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LGBTQ+ Book Group

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LGBTQ+ Book Group
2024-12-19 19:00:00 2024-12-19 19:45:00 America/New_York LGBTQ+ Book Group Join us at the Main Library for our LGBTQ+ Book Group! Main Library - Rotunda Space

Thursday, December 19
7:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-19 19:00:00 2024-12-19 19:45:00 America/New_York LGBTQ+ Book Group Join us at the Main Library for our LGBTQ+ Book Group! Main Library - Rotunda Space

Main Library

Rotunda Space

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. Books can be picked up behind the Main Circulation Desk beginning one month before each meeting.

This month we will read: A Two-Spirit Journey: The Autobiography of a Lesbian Ojibwa-Cree Elder by Ma-Nee Chacaby.

For adults. Registration encouraged. Email Ari with any questions.

AGE GROUP: | Senior (55+) | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Books & Authors |

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Phone: 781-751-9284
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Mon, May 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, May 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed
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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.

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Memory Cafe
Thu, May 14, 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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Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
Monday Morning Music
Mon, May 18, 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.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, May 18, 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.
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, May 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 19, 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!
Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential - with Nir Eyal
Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
What if the only thing standing between you and the... more
What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.
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Local Author Book Talk - Emily Franklin
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author Emily Franklin as she discusses... more
Join local author Emily Franklin as she discusses her novel, Love & Other Monsters.
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, May 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
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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.
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Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, May 20, 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, May 20, 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!
Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
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Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, May 20, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, May 20, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
DIY Clog Charms for Teens
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Make your own clog charms from polymer clay.
Main Library Book Group
Wed, May 20, 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.
Watercolor Class - Finally...Spring!
Thu, May 21, 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, or watch new ones blossom this spring.
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Tot Time Sing 'n Learn - with Ms. Marsha
Thu, May 21, 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.
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LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, May 21, 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.
Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
Library Closed
Mon, May 25, All day
Main Library
In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be... more
In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be closed.
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, May 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 26, 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!
Pajama Storytime
Tue, May 26, 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!
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, May 26, 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.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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!
DIY Clog Charms for Teens
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Make your own clog charms from polymer clay.
Sweatin' to the Oldies
Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Get ready to move, groove, and smile! Join us at... more
Get ready to move, groove, and smile! Join us at the library for a fun, energizing exercise session featuring a Richard Simmons’ classic Sweatin’ to the Oldies workout.
Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Main Library
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Main Library - 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, Jun 01, 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!
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 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!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Jun 03, 9:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
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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.
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Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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!
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
Afternoon at the Movies - Classic Movie Club
Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ames Senior Center
Come and enjoy a classic movie with us!
Homeownership 101 - with Real Estate Attorney Amy Weil
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Buying your first home can feel overwhelming but it... more
Buying your first home can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be.
Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
Chess for Kids
Sat, Jun 06, 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.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Wed, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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!
Afternoon Book Group
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
Join us as we discuss a variety of books!
Elementary Book Group
Wed, Jun 10, 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!
Memory Cafe
Thu, Jun 11, 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
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Pre-sale for Friends & Family
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Friends Book Sale Area
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and... more
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and find the very best titles to transport, educate or thrill you! We also have a wonderful assortment of children's and young adult books.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Jun 13, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Friends Book Sale Area
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and... more
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and find the very best titles to transport, educate or thrill you! We also have a wonderful assortment of children's and young adult books.
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