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Library Closed
2025-08-30 00:00:00 2025-08-30 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed In observance of Labor Day, the Library will be closed. Main Library -

Saturday, August 30
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-08-30 00:00:00 2025-08-30 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed In observance of Labor Day, the Library will be closed. Main Library -

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

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
Mon, Aug 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 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

Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Aug 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
This program is designed specifically for children... more
This program is designed specifically for children 3 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and learn a few ASL (American Sign Language) signs.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Front Lawn or Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 0-5.
The Stories, Science, and History of Birds - with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk Livestream Watch Party
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Come join us for a livestream watch party of "The... more
Come join us for a livestream watch party of "The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk"!
A Powerful Presentation - Sporting Events That Changed America and the World
Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join author and presenter Marty Gitlin for a fun,... more
Join author and presenter Marty Gitlin for a fun, trivia-filled night of sports history!
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Aug 06, 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!
Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Aug 06, 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!
Tie-Dye Fun
Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Please bring your own white t-shirt, socks, or... more
Please bring your own white t-shirt, socks, or pillowcase to tie-dye at the Library!
Mothership RPG at the Main - Session 2
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
In space no one can hear you scream! Join GM Jason... more
In space no one can hear you scream! Join GM Jason as he takes you on an action-packed journey in space.
Book Discussion Tower Tumble
Thu, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Discuss books, make friends, and most importantly -... more
Discuss books, make friends, and most importantly - don't knock over the tower!
Dragons & Desserts
Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd -... more
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd - 5th graders!
Registration is now closed
Rubber Duckie Club
Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Saturday Morning Family Crafts
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Make some fun crafts with your family!
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Aug 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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 - with Jonah
Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Dragon Arts & Crafts - Workshop
Mon, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We are going to create shrink art and make perler... more
We are going to create shrink art and make perler bead dragons, design our own dragon eggs, and more!
Millennial Book Group
Mon, Aug 11, 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!
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Aug 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
This program is designed specifically for children... more
This program is designed specifically for children 3 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and learn a few ASL (American Sign Language) signs.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Front Lawn or Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 0-5.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Aug 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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!
Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Aug 13, 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!
Succulent Garden Workshop
Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Do you like to garden? Do you like succulents?
This event is full
Memory Cafe
Thu, Aug 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
Aging Well Panel - What is Senior Living?
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Dragons & Desserts
Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd -... more
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd - 5th graders!
Registration is now closed
Rubber Duckie Club
Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Aug 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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 - with Jonah
Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Summer Combined Book Groups - Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur
Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
The Combined Summer Book Groups caters to fans of... more
The Combined Summer Book Groups caters to fans of fiction and nonfiction.
Mothership RPG at the Main - Session 2
Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
In space no one can hear you scream! Join GM Jason... more
In space no one can hear you scream! Join GM Jason as he takes you on an action-packed journey in space.
Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction - with Casey McQuiston
Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss... more
Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.
Register
LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Piano 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.
Chess for Kids
Sat, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
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.
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, Aug 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 historical fiction one month, then a related non-fiction the following month.
Pokémon Club
Wed, Aug 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!
This event is full
Summer Watercolor Class - Snapshots of New England
Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
From the Boston Swan Boats to the dunes of Cape... more
From the Boston Swan Boats to the dunes of Cape Cod, we'll focus on New England painters whether they are contemporary or from a bygone era.
Music with Friends Summer - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Aug 28, 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.
How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos - with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich
Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Learn how to master the daily grind and become... more
Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich.
Register
Library Closed
Sat, Aug 30, All day
Main Library
In observance of Labor Day, the Library will be closed.
Library Closed
Mon, Sep 01, All day
Main Library
In observance of Labor Day, the Library will be closed.
Find a Friend - Shuttleworth the Gargoyle
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Children's Room
Find one of our library stuffies in the Children's... more
Find one of our library stuffies in the Children's department to win a prize!
Find a Friend - Katherine the Horse
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Children's Area
Find one of our library stuffies in the Children's... more
Find one of our library stuffies in the Children's department to win a prize!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Main Library
Tue, Sep 02, 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!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Endicott Branch Library
Tue, Sep 02, 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!
On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love - with Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Wed, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh)... more
Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series.
Register
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