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Mixed Ages Storytime at the Main Library

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Preschool Storytime
2025-07-22 10:30:00 2025-07-22 11:00:00 America/New_York Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 0-5. Front Lawn or Children's Room -

Tuesday, July 22
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-22 10:30:00 2025-07-22 11:00:00 America/New_York Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 0-5. Front Lawn or Children's Room -

Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 0-5.

Summertime is a great time for Storytime! We will be at the Main Library on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am with Ms. Jenny, and at the Endicott Branch on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am with Ms. Lisa. Siblings are welcome.

This session runs from Tuesday, June 24 through Tuesday, August 12 (8 weeks). Please register for each week separately. Weather permitting, this program will take place outside. 

For children ages 0-5. Registration encouraged for all children and adults attending. Please contact Jenny at jdurant@minlib.net with any questions.

Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool (Ages 3-5) | Baby/Toddler (Ages 0-3) |

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

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
We're closed Thursday June 19 due to Juneteenth
Mon, Jun 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth)
Fri, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 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.

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Main Library - Children's Room
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
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Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
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Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
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Wed, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Music with Michael
Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Watercolor Class III - 3-Part Series
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Main Library - Children's Room
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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.
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Mon, Jun 30, 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.
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Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
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Children's Room
Find the pictures we have hidden in the Children's... more
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Main Library - Children's Room
This program is designed specifically for children... more
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Front Lawn or Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
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Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays for our very... more
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Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance,... more
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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, Jul 07, 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.
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Come and meet Nile the inflatable Humpback Whale!
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Come and meet Nile the inflatable Humpback Whale!
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Main Library - Children's Room
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Main Library - Children's Room
This program is designed specifically for children... more
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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.
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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!
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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!
Needle Felted Animals
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Main Library - Media Tables
Needle felting is back by popular demand!
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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, Jul 14, 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.
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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, Jul 15, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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!
Needle Felted Animals
Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Needle felting is back by popular demand!
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Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 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.
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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.
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Engage in stimulating conversation with people who... more
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