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Simple Gifting

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Simple Gifting
2025-12-09 18:00:00 2025-12-09 19:30:00 America/New_York Simple Gifting Join us to create simple bath products that’ll be the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday list! Main Library - Piano Space

Tuesday, December 09
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-09 18:00:00 2025-12-09 19:30:00 America/New_York Simple Gifting Join us to create simple bath products that’ll be the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday list! Main Library - Piano Space

Main Library

Piano Space

Join us to create simple bath products that’ll be the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday list!

Come create small, simple crafts from everyday ingredients that you can then gift to someone, spreading joy this holiday season. Or keep them for yourself, we won't tell!

For adults only. Registration is required. Please contact Michaela at mcalderwood@minlib.net with any questions. 

AGE GROUP: | Senior (55+) | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

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Phone: 781-751-9284
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We're closed Thursday November 27 due to In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Library will be closed.
Mon, Nov 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
(In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Library will close early at 5 pm. )
Thu, Nov 27 Closed
(In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Library will be closed. )
Fri, Nov 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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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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Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Mystic Aquarium Touch Tank - For children in preschool-kindergarten
Fri, Nov 28, 2:00pm - 2:20pm
Main Library - Children's Room
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Mystic Aquarium Touch Tank - For children in preschool-kindergarten
Fri, Nov 28, 2:20pm - 2:40pm
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Fri, Nov 28, 2:40pm - 3:00pm
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Mystic Aquarium Touch Tank - For children grades 1-8
Fri, Nov 28, 3:00pm - 3:20pm
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Monthly Scavenger Hunt - Endicott Branch Library
Mon, Dec 01, All day
Children's Area
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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!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Main Library
Mon, Dec 01, All day
Children's Room
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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!
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Dec 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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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.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Math Everywhere! - Early Math Playgroup with Ms. Marsha
Mon, Dec 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Join Ms. Marsha from Self Help Inc, CFCE for a six-week playgroup all about early math fun!
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Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
Mon, Dec 01, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Get free copies of each book we read! Meet up with friends and talk about these awesome graphic novels in our Tween Graphic Novel Book Club!
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Dec 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
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Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity - with Author Sue Hincenbergs
Tue, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Endicott Book Group
Tue, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at the Endicott Branch Library to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Dec 03, 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!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Dec 03, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Needle Felted Gifts - for Teens & Tweens
Wed, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
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Learn to make wonderful handmade gifts from needle felted wool for the holidays!
Winter Holiday Concert - with Melodious Zach
Wed, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Grab your mug of cocoa and a blanket, and warm... more
Grab your mug of cocoa and a blanket, and warm yourself with holiday songs, sung and arranged by Melodious Zach!
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Dec 04, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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Uncover the magic of the night sky at the library’s stargazing night—peer through our telescope, spot distant stars, and let your curiosity lead the way.
Holiday Kids' Craft Fair
Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
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Calling all kid crafters and aspiring entrepreneurs! Craft fairs are a great way to learn how to make crafts, talk to customers, and make sales, especially for children.
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Monday Morning Music
Mon, Dec 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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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.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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.
Math Everywhere! - Early Math Playgroup with Ms. Marsha
Mon, Dec 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Mon, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Dec 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Dec 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
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Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen - with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
Tue, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child.
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Simple Gifting
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join us to create simple bath products that’ll be... more
Join us to create simple bath products that’ll be the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday list!
Between the Lines - Book Group
Tue, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month to... more
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Dec 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - 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!
Friends of the Library Meeting
Wed, Dec 10, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
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The Friends of the Library’s monthly board meeting. Everyone is welcome!
Elementary Book Group
Wed, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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!
Needle Felted Gifts - for Teens & Tweens
Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Learn to make wonderful handmade gifts from needle... more
Learn to make wonderful handmade gifts from needle felted wool for the holidays!
Tot Time Sing 'n Learn - with Ms. Marsha
Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
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Tot Time Sing 'n Learn is a monthly playgroup designed for children ages 9 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.
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Memory Cafe
Thu, Dec 11, 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
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Dec 11, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the... more
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the library’s stargazing night—peer through our telescope, spot distant stars, and let your curiosity lead the way.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Pre-sale for Friends & Family
Fri, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Friends Book Sale Area
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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, Dec 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.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Dec 15, 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
Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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, Dec 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Ukulele Jam
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Have fun making music with other ukulele players!
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Dec 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - 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!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Dec 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
Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
Needle Felted Gifts - for Teens & Tweens
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Learn to make wonderful handmade gifts from needle... more
Learn to make wonderful handmade gifts from needle felted wool for the holidays!
Main Library Book Group
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Learn how to write in cursive at the library!
This event is full
LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, Dec 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.
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Dec 18, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the... more
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the library’s stargazing night—peer through our telescope, spot distant stars, and let your curiosity lead the way.
Delayed Opening
Fri, Dec 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.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Dec 22, 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
Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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, Dec 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Pajama Storytime
Tue, Dec 23, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a night of stories, songs, and crafts... more
Join us for a night of stories, songs, and crafts for children ages 3 and up!
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, Dec 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.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Dec 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - 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!
Library Closed
Wed, Dec 24, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
In observance of Christmas Day, the Library will... more
In observance of Christmas Day, the Library will close at 1 pm.
Library Closed
Thu, Dec 25, All day
Main Library
In observance of Christmas Day, the Library will be... more
In observance of Christmas Day, the Library will be closed.
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Dec 25, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the... more
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the library’s stargazing night—peer through our telescope, spot distant stars, and let your curiosity lead the way.
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