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Book Swap

Book Swap
2025-09-20 10:00:00 2025-09-20 12:00:00 America/New_York Book Swap Have books lying around? Swap them out for something new! Main Library - Piano Space

Saturday, September 20
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-20 10:00:00 2025-09-20 12:00:00 America/New_York Book Swap Have books lying around? Swap them out for something new! Main Library - Piano Space

Main Library

Piano Space

Have books lying around? Swap them out for something new!

Bring in the old and leave with the new! Leave one of your gently used books and swap it out for someone else's to have a brand new adventure to dive into.

From Monday, September 15 through Friday, September 19, books can be dropped off in our downstairs Media Room. (Please let a staff member know if you need assistance.) On Saturday, September 20, you're invited to swap your books in the Piano Space from 10 am-12 pm.

Please bring books in good condition only; we accept books for all ages. Please no textbooks or reference books. Anything that does not get taken will be donated to the Friends of the Dedham Public Library for their quarterly book sales.

All ages. No registration required. Please reach out to Michaela at mcalderwood@minlib.net with any questions.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
Mon, Sep 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 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

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Pre-sale for Friends & Family
Fri, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Friends Book Sale Area
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and... more
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and find the very best titles to transport, educate or thrill you! We also have a wonderful assortment of children's and young adult books.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Sep 13, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Friends Book Sale Area
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and... more
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and find the very best titles to transport, educate or thrill you! We also have a wonderful assortment of children's and young adult books.
Mini Big Top Circus - featuring Celia the Boston Aerialist & Little L!
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Main Lawn
Join us for a morning of circus adventures at the... more
Join us for a morning of circus adventures at the Library! The program will showcase stunning acts, circus trivia, and an interactive groundskill lesson!
Trivial Pursuit Night!
Mon, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Join us at the Main Library to play a fun game of... more
Join us at the Main Library to play a fun game of Trivial Pursuit!
Ukulele Jam
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Have fun making music with other ukulele players!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Sep 17, 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
Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell - with Author Gabe Henry
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of... more
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird?
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K-Pop Demon Hunters Coloring Night - for Teens
Wed, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Show everyone How It's Done! Color in Rumi, Mira,... more
Show everyone How It's Done! Color in Rumi, Mira, Zoey, or maybe Your Idol while we listen to the greatest soundtrack ever!
Main Library Book Group
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Cursive for Beginners
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Learn how to write in cursive at the library!
LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, Sep 18, 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.
Delayed Opening
Fri, Sep 19, 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.
Book Swap
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Have books lying around? Swap them out for... more
Have books lying around? Swap them out for something new!
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 24, 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!
K-Pop Demon Hunters Coloring Night - for Teens
Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Show everyone How It's Done! Color in Rumi, Mira,... more
Show everyone How It's Done! Color in Rumi, Mira, Zoey, or maybe Your Idol while we listen to the greatest soundtrack ever!
Moroccan Henna Night
Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join us for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience... more
Join us for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience blending art, travel, and storytelling with Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna!
Local Author Book Talk - Annie Hartnett
Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author Annie Hartnett as she discusses... more
Join local author Annie Hartnett as she discusses her novel, The Road to Tender Hearts.
Chess for Kids
Sat, Sep 27, 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.
An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
The master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, returns... more
The master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, returns for an evening of mystery & horror!
Autumnal Mosaics
Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Turn ordinary scraps of paper into a beautiful... more
Turn ordinary scraps of paper into a beautiful mosaic to embrace the fall season!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Main Library
Wed, Oct 01, 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 - Endicott Branch Library
Wed, Oct 01, 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!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Oct 01, 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
Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos - Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators
Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian... more
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history.
Register
Local Author Book Talk - Allison King
Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author Allison King as she discusses her... more
Join local author Allison King as she discusses her debut novel, The Phoenix Pencil Company.
Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Celebration
Mon, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Piano Space
You are cordially invited to Jane Austen’s 250th... more
You are cordially invited to Jane Austen’s 250th birthday party!
Tropical Terrarium Workshop
Tue, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Make your own mini tropical terrarium!
Friends of the Library Meeting
Wed, Oct 08, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
The Friends of the Library’s monthly board... more
The Friends of the Library’s monthly board meeting. Everyone is welcome!
Elementary Book Group
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Children in grades 2-5 are welcome to join us for a... more
Children in grades 2-5 are welcome to join us for a casual book group!
Halloween: A Haunted History - with Dustin Pari
Wed, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Ah, Halloween. Autumnal breezes, crisp leaves, and... more
Ah, Halloween. Autumnal breezes, crisp leaves, and pumpkin flavored everything!
Memory Cafe
Thu, Oct 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
10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy - with Leigh Bardugo
Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly... more
Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why.
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Graham Cracker Haunted Houses
Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us as we celebrate Halloween by making our... more
Join us as we celebrate Halloween by making our very own haunted graham cracker houses!
Homeownership 101 - with Shourya
Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Buying your first home can feel overwhelming but it... more
Buying your first home can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be.
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