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Book Swap

Book Swap

New Year, New-to-You Reads!
2026-01-10 10:00:00 2026-01-10 12:00:00 America/New_York Book Swap Swap out your books for some new reads! Main Library - Piano Space

Saturday, January 10
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-10 10:00:00 2026-01-10 12:00:00 America/New_York Book Swap Swap out your books for some new reads! Main Library - Piano Space

Main Library

Piano Space

Swap out your books for some new reads!

Have some old books taking some space? Did your in-laws gift you a book over the holidays that, while thoughtful, isn't really your style? Swap them out for something new you get to choose!

From Monday, January 5, through Friday, January 9, books can be dropped off in our downstairs Media Room. (Please let a staff member know if you need assistance.) On Saturday, January 10, you're invited to swap your books in the Piano Space from 10 am to 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 youth-run nonprofit More Than Words.

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
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Mon, Jan 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 11 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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50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Jan 07, 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
Afternoon at the Movies - Classic Movie Club
Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ames Senior Center
Come and enjoy a classic movie with us!
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Friend of the Library, Dick Pierce, for 30... more
Join Friend of the Library, Dick Pierce, for 30 minutes of your favorite family-friendly songs.
Memory Cafe - w/ John Poirier
Thu, Jan 08, 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
Local Author Book Talk - Paul Stewart
Thu, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author Paul Stewart as he discusses his... more
Join local author Paul Stewart as he discusses his memoir, Ya Wanna Go?.
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Jan 08, 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.
Book Swap - New Year, New-to-You Reads!
Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Swap out your books for some new reads!
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Jan 12, 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.
The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply - with David Brooks
Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
David Brooks, leading cultural and political... more
David Brooks, leading cultural and political commentator and bestselling author of The Road to Character, discusses his new book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply.
Register
Ukulele for Beginners
Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come join us to learn the ukulele and practice... more
Come join us to learn the ukulele and practice chords, strumming, and playing a variety of music!
Registration is now closed
Between the Lines - Book Group
Tue, Jan 13, 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.
LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Rotunda 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, Jan 15, 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.
Chess for Kids
Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Media Tables
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.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Jan 19, 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.
The Connection Cure - with Journalist and Award-Winning Author Julia Hotz
Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Jump start your new year with us as we chat... more
Jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.
Register
Ukulele for Beginners
Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come join us to learn the ukulele and practice... more
Come join us to learn the ukulele and practice chords, strumming, and playing a variety of music!
Registration is now closed
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Jan 21, 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
Acrylic Paint Pouring for Teens
Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Create abstract, organic art by (carefully)... more
Create abstract, organic art by (carefully) spilling paint. It might get messy.
POSTPONED: Tot Time Sing 'n Learn - with Ms. Marsha
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Tot Time Sing 'n Learn is a monthly playgroup... more
Tot Time Sing 'n Learn is a monthly playgroup designed for children ages 9 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.
This event is full
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Jan 22, 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.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Jan 26, 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.
Acrylic Paint Pouring for Teens
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Create abstract, organic art by (carefully)... more
Create abstract, organic art by (carefully) spilling paint. It might get messy.
The God of the Woods - New York Times Bestselling, Award-Winning Author Liz Moore
Wed, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her... more
We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.
Register
Local Author Book Talk - Jane Healey
Thu, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author Jane Healey as she discusses her... more
Join local author Jane Healey as she discusses her novel, The Women of Arlington Hall.
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Jan 29, 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.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Feb 02, 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.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
Mon, Feb 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Study/Gaming Area
Get free copies of each book we read! Meet up with... more
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!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Feb 04, 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
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Friend of the Library, Dick Pierce, for 30... more
Join Friend of the Library, Dick Pierce, for 30 minutes of your favorite family-friendly songs.
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Feb 05, 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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