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Around the World in 90 Days

Winter 2025 Reading Challenge

2025-02-01 00:00:00 2025-02-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Around the World in 90 Days Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025! Main Library -

Saturday, February 01
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-02-01 00:00:00 2025-02-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Around the World in 90 Days Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025! Main Library -

Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining us for a round-the-world trip... via books this January 1 through March 31, 2025!

For three months, take the opportunity to read a book from each continent (except for Antarctica, sorry penguins!). Complete the challenge on the Beanstack app and win a free book! 

There's no need to register again if you've already used Beanstack; sign into your existing account to join the Reading Challenge. If registering for the first time:

  • On a computer/laptop: Go to https://dedhamma.beanstack.org/users/sign_in/, or download the mobile app, called Beanstack Tracker, for Android and iOS.
  • Sign in or create an account: Register an individual or family > Registering myself > Complete prompts, including name, username, email, password, and age. Join Challenge and receive your registration badge.
  • To log hours/activities: Click "Log Reading and Activities" in the top left corner. Log minutes using the calendar to select the day you read. (You’ll also be asked if you want to record the book you read.) Record the times you’ve read in minutes or hours. Select the accurate reader, and then "Complete an Activity." Or, click on the Badges tab to complete activities if you've already selected the challenge.
  • Enjoy earning badges when you meet reading and activity milestones!

For all ages. Registration required on the Beanstack app. Please reach out to Michaela at mcalderwood@minlib.net with any questions. Prizes generously sponsored by The Friends of Dedham Public Library.


Looking for reading recommendations? Check out our curated booklists for inspiration! 

 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

Main Library

Phone: 781-751-9284

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We're closed Saturday July 04 due to In observance of Independence Day.
Mon, Jun 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 Closed
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(In observance of Independence Day.)
Sun, Jul 05 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.

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Tue, Jun 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
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Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Jul 01, All day
Children's Area
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Join us for a new drop-in scavenger hunt. Play anytime at either location, and earn a prize for finding all 10 pictures!

Wed, Jul 01, All day
Children's Room
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Wed, Jul 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers!

Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Come join us for a quill feather pen-making... more
Come join us for a quill feather pen-making activity in celebration of Dedham Reads 2026.

Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ames Senior Center
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Come and enjoy an Independence Day-themed classic movie with us!

Fri, Jul 03, All day
Main Library
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will... more
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed.

Sat, Jul 04, All day
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In observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed.

Mon, Jul 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Back Lawn
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Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
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Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
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Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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This is a read-aloud program just for 1st - 3rd graders!

Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
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Wed, Jul 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers!

Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!

Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Get a chance to see and look into town vehicles... more
Get a chance to see and look into town vehicles used all around Dedham!

Thu, Jul 09, 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.

Fri, Jul 10, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?

Mon, Jul 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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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, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Back Lawn
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Mon, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join us as we host Loretta and Susan to discuss what life was like during 1776!
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Tue, Jul 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
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Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a comfy and cozy movie night!

Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
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Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here.
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Wed, Jul 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers!

Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!

Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
In her new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About... more
In her new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing.
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Fri, Jul 17, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?

Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Fred Venne of the Beneski Museum of Natural History... more
Fred Venne of the Beneski Museum of Natural History in Amherst will bring ancient landscapes to life using Amherst College's robust collection of dinosaur footprints

Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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We all learned about the American Revolution in school...
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Tue, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
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Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!

Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Étienne for an engaging, high-energy circus... more
Join Étienne for an engaging, high-energy circus adventure that combines physical comedy, impressive juggling and balance skills, and interactive audience participation!

Wed, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers!

Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!

Wed, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Join us once a month to hang out with other Pokémon fans and enjoy fun activities!

Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Celebrate our Summer Reading theme with a relaxing... more
Celebrate our Summer Reading theme with a relaxing evening of coloring.

Fri, Jul 24, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?

Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Enjoy a read-aloud of the picture book, "Mila’s... more
Enjoy a read-aloud of the picture book, "Mila’s Moment: The BIG Mistake" with author Jameeka, while learning about practicing self-love and embracing your identity!

Mon, Jul 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Back Lawn
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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, Jul 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
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Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
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Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection.
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Tue, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Explore your creative side with an evening of painting!

Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Grab your family, a favorite stuffie and blanket,... more
Grab your family, a favorite stuffie and blanket, and come enjoy snacks and entertainment on the Endicott Branch lawn!

Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Want to learn about our state dinosaur and other... more
Want to learn about our state dinosaur and other dinosaurs of Massachusetts?