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Board of Library Trustees Meeting
2025-01-29 19:30:00 2025-01-29 21:00:00 America/New_York Board of Library Trustees Meeting Meeting details, including agenda and location, will be posted at least 48 hours in advance. Zoom - Zoom

Wednesday, January 29
7:30pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-29 19:30:00 2025-01-29 21:00:00 America/New_York Board of Library Trustees Meeting Meeting details, including agenda and location, will be posted at least 48 hours in advance. Zoom - Zoom

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Meeting details, including agenda and location, will be posted at least 48 hours in advance.

Meeting information can be found on the Town of Dedham's website.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

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Hours
Mon, Feb 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 Closed
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Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Feb 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!
Registration is now closed
The ABCs of Storytime - PreK Storytime
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is easy as ABC!
Registration is now closed
How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs - with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts
Tue, Feb 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us for this enlightening presentation with... more
Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks.
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Endicott Book Group
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
Come join us for a lively discussion of both... more
Come join us for a lively discussion of both fiction and nonfiction books at the Endicott Branch Library!
Registration is now closed
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Mastermind ("Your Age Is Your Edge")
Wed, Feb 05, 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
Baby Time
Wed, Feb 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
You’re never too young for the library!
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Wed, Feb 05, 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!
T(w)een Wednesdays Presents - Highlighter Marker Art
Wed, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Try it just once, and you'll start collecting... more
Try it just once, and you'll start collecting highlighters. Mark my words.
Book and Movie Group - Film Screening
Thu, Feb 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Media Tables
Join us as we watch the movie for Book and Movie... more
Join us as we watch the movie for Book and Movie group! We will watch the film version of each title the Thursday before the book discussion at the Main Library (43 Church St) at 9:30 am. 
60+ Advisory Board
Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
60 or older and have thoughts about the library? We... more
60 or older and have thoughts about the library? We want to hear from you!
Matchbox Valentines
Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
It’s the month of love!
Drop-In Stargazing
Thu, Feb 06, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.
Book and Movie Group - Book Discussion
Fri, Feb 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
Join us to compare and contrast books to their... more
Join us to compare and contrast books to their movie adaptations, including changes to the characters and endings!
Local Author Book Talk - Laura Beretsky
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Join local author, Laura Beretsky as she discusses... more
Join local author, Laura Beretsky as she discusses her memoir, Seizing Control: Managing Epilepsy and Others' Reactions to it - a Memoir.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Feb 10, 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 - with Jonah
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Afternoon Book Group
Mon, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Come join us as we discuss a variety of fiction and... more
Come join us as we discuss a variety of fiction and nonfiction books!
Millennial Book Group
Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!
The ABCs of Storytime - PreK Storytime
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is easy as ABC!
Knitting for Beginners
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Learn how to knit at the library! 
This event is full
Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective - In Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
You’re invited to a riveting conversation with... more
You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves.
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Baby Time
Wed, Feb 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
You’re never too young for the library!
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Wed, Feb 12, 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!
T(w)een Wednesdays Presents - Highlighter Marker Art
Wed, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Try it just once, and you'll start collecting... more
Try it just once, and you'll start collecting highlighters. Mark my words.
Local Author Book Talk - Ted Curtin
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author, Ted Curtin as he discusses... more
Join local author, Ted Curtin as he discusses historical figures and his book, Get Smarter-Be Amazed: A Compendium of Tantalizing Trivia and Obscure Facts.
Memory Cafe
Thu, Feb 13, 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
Family First - Essential Estate Planning for Young Families
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join us for a practical seminar tailored to young... more
Join us for a practical seminar tailored to young families!
Drop-In Stargazing
Thu, Feb 13, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.
60+ Speed Friending
Fri, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
You’re never too old to make new friends!
Board Game Swap
Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Piano Space
Do you love board games, but find you're running... more
Do you love board games, but find you're running out room to store them?
Library Closed
Mon, Feb 17, All day
Main Library
In observance of Washington’s Birthday, the... more
In observance of Washington’s Birthday, the Library will be closed.
I Am Nobody’s Slave: An Author Talk - with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins
Tue, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
We welcome you to our conversation with journalist... more
We welcome you to our conversation with journalist and author Lee Hawkins.
Register
Knitting for Beginners
Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Learn how to knit at the library! 
This event is full
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Career Story ("Tell Me A Bit About Yourself")
Wed, Feb 19, 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
Buildwave - A Hands-on Building Game
Wed, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Boost your child’s STEAM interest with... more
Boost your child’s STEAM interest with Buildwave® – a building event that feels like a gameshow!
T(w)een Wednesdays Presents - Highlighter Marker Art
Wed, Feb 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Try it just once, and you'll start collecting... more
Try it just once, and you'll start collecting highlighters. Mark my words.
Main Library Book Group
Wed, Feb 19, 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.
Democracy Talks: A Migrant Family's Search for Home in MA - with WBUR Reporter Simón Rios
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Join WBUR journalist Simón Rios as he shares his... more
Join WBUR journalist Simón Rios as he shares his journey reporting on the plight of migrants in MA amidst changing shelter policies and shifting political climate.
Register
Watercolor Class II - 3-Part Series
Thu, Feb 20, 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, though no prerequisite required.
This event is full
Look at Me! I'm Living with Alzheimer's Disease - with Judith Davis
Thu, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Judith was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease four... more
Judith was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease four years ago and has since dedicated her life to educating others about Alzheimer's disease and reducing the stigma surrounding the disease.
LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, Feb 20, 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.
Drop-In Stargazing
Thu, Feb 20, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.
Delayed Opening
Fri, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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!
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Feb 24, 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 - with Jonah
Mon, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Finish Your Craft Night
Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Calling all crafters!
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, Feb 25, 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.
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Wed, Feb 26, 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!
T(w)een Wednesdays Presents - Highlighter Marker Art
Wed, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Try it just once, and you'll start collecting... more
Try it just once, and you'll start collecting highlighters. Mark my words.
Music with Michael
Wed, Feb 26, 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!
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Drop-In Stargazing
Thu, Feb 27, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Fri, Feb 28, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
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!
Register
Around the World in 90 Days - Winter 2025 Reading Challenge
Sat, Mar 01, All day
Main Library
Escape the drab and dreary this winter by joining... more
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!
Register
Chess for Kids
Sat, Mar 01, 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.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Mar 03, 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 - with Jonah
Mon, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
Mon, Mar 03, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Endicott Branch - Children's 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 at our Tween Graphic Novel Book Club!
Endicott Book Group
Tue, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
Come join us for a lively discussion of both... more
Come join us for a lively discussion of both fiction and nonfiction books at the Endicott Branch Library!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - LinkedIn ("Professional Connecting")
Wed, Mar 05, 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
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Wed, Mar 05, 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!
Book and Movie Group - Film Screening
Thu, Mar 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Media Tables
Join us as we watch the movie for Book and Movie... more
Join us as we watch the movie for Book and Movie group! We will watch the film version of each title the Thursday before the book discussion at the Main Library (43 Church St) at 9:30 am. 
Drop-In Stargazing
Thu, Mar 06, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.
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