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Library Closed
2026-11-11 00:00:00 2026-11-11 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed In observance of Veterans' Day, the Library will be closed. Main Library -

Wednesday, November 11
All day

Add to Calendar 2026-11-11 00:00:00 2026-11-11 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed In observance of Veterans' Day, the Library will be closed. Main Library -

In observance of Veterans' Day, the Library will be closed.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

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

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Adult Jewelry Making Night
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
We bring the supplies, you bring the creativity!
This event is full
Father's Day Cursive Cards
Tue, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come join us to make Father’s Day cards and... more
Come join us to make Father’s Day cards and practice your cursive! Beginners are welcome.
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Jun 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.
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Read to Barkley - The Therapy Dog
Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
Read to Barkley - The Therapy Dog
Wed, Jun 17, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
Read to Barkley - The Therapy Dog
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
Read to Barkley - The Therapy Dog
Wed, Jun 17, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
Take & Make: T-Shirt Bag
Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Upcycle an old t-shirt into a new beach bag! Use... more
Upcycle an old t-shirt into a new beach bag! Use your own or take one of ours--instructions included.
Main Library Book Group
Wed, Jun 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.
Combined LGBTQ+ & Millennial Book Group
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Main Lawn
For the month of June, we are having a special... more
For the month of June, we are having a special Combined Book Group!
Library Closed
Fri, Jun 19, All day
Main Library
In observance of Juneteenth Independence Day, the... more
In observance of Juneteenth Independence Day, the Library will be closed.
The Great Zodiac River Race Shadow Puppetry
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Enjoy the story of The Great Zodiac River Race... more
Enjoy the story of The Great Zodiac River Race through the ancient art of shadow puppetry with traditional handmade puppets!
Let's Get Organized! - with Set Things Straight
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the clutter in... more
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the clutter in your house?
Pajama Storytime
Tue, Jun 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, Jun 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 non-fiction one month, then a related historical fiction the following month.
Pokémon Club
Wed, Jun 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!
Take & Make: T-Shirt Bag
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Upcycle an old t-shirt into a new beach bag! Use... more
Upcycle an old t-shirt into a new beach bag! Use your own or take one of ours--instructions included.
Music with Michael
Wed, Jun 24, 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!
Sweatin' to the Oldies
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Get ready to move, groove, and smile! Join us at... more
Get ready to move, groove, and smile! Join us at the library for a fun, energizing exercise session featuring a Richard Simmons’ classic Sweatin’ to the Oldies workout.
Library Closed
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Main Library
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will... more
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed.
Library Closed
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Main Library
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will... more
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed.
The Two Nerdy History Girls Discuss Everyday Life in 1776
Mon, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Join us as we host Loretta and Susan to discuss... more
Join us as we host Loretta and Susan to discuss what life was like during 1776!
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