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Superhero Party

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Superhero Party!
2025-04-24 15:00:00 2025-04-24 16:00:00 America/New_York Superhero Party! Unleash your superpowers at the Dedham Public Library! Main Library - Children's Room

Thursday, April 24
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-24 15:00:00 2025-04-24 16:00:00 America/New_York Superhero Party! Unleash your superpowers at the Dedham Public Library! Main Library - Children's Room

Main Library

Children's Room

Unleash your superpowers at the Dedham Public Library!

We will have crafts, snacks and other fun things to do! Costumes encouraged, but not required.

For ages 5+. Registration required. Please email Kate with any questions at kmcfadden@minlib.net. 

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Games | Arts & Crafts |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 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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