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Library Closed
2026-12-24 13:00:00 2026-12-24 20:00:00 America/New_York Library Closed In observance of Christmas Day, the Library will close at 1 pm. Main Library -

Thursday, December 24
1:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-12-24 13:00:00 2026-12-24 20:00:00 America/New_York Library Closed In observance of Christmas Day, the Library will close at 1 pm. Main Library -

In observance of Christmas Day, the Library will close at 1 pm.

AGE GROUP: | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
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Mon, Feb 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 01 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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Bookish Biomes - Winter 2026 Reading Challenge
Sun, Mar 01, All day
Main Library
Busy yourself with some biomes this winter during... more
Busy yourself with some biomes this winter during our Winter 2026 Reading Challenge!
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Mar 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, Mar 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!
Paint a Snowflake - With a Partner!
Mon, Mar 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Bring a friend or a partner and create a snowflake... more
Bring a friend or a partner and create a snowflake together!
This event is full
Endicott Book Group
Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Come join us for a discussion of both fiction and... more
Come join us for a discussion of both fiction and nonfiction books the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm.
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Mar 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
Watercolor Class - Winter Getaways
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you already have or try something new while being inspired by snowy or sun-soaked escapes.
This event is full
Local Author Book Talk - Jane Healey
Thu, Mar 05, 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.
Cancelled
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Mar 05, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch
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, Mar 09, 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.
Millennial Book Group
Mon, Mar 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
We read a variety of books from nonfiction, to... more
We read a variety of books from nonfiction, to newer bestsellers, soon to be movies/series, and anything else we would love to read and discuss!
Between the Lines Book Group
Tue, Mar 10, 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 at 6:30 pm.
Afternoon Book Group
Wed, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Endicott Branch - Study/Gaming Area
Join us as we discuss a variety of books!
Elementary Book Group
Wed, Mar 11, 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!
Memory Cafe
Thu, Mar 12, 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
Chess for Kids
Sat, Mar 14, 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, Mar 16, 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.
Needle Felted Bees
Mon, Mar 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Learn to make a new felty friend in anticipation of... more
Learn to make a new felty friend in anticipation of spring!
This event is full
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
Main Library Book Group
Wed, Mar 18, 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.
Watercolor Class - Winter Getaways
Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you already have or try something new while being inspired by snowy or sun-soaked escapes.
POSTPONED: Tot Time Sing 'n Learn - with Ms. Marsha
Thu, Mar 19, 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.
Registration is now closed
LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, Mar 19, 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.
Senior Center Book Group
Fri, Mar 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ames Senior Center
Senior Center Book Group is for those age 55+... more
Senior Center Book Group is for those age 55+ looking to connect with a community of local readers who respectfully discuss a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction. We welcome new members!
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Mar 23, 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.
Pajama Storytime
Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 25, 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!
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Mar 30, 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.
Let's Get Organized! - with Set Things Straight
Mon, Mar 30, 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?
Bookish Biomes - Winter 2026 Reading Challenge
Tue, Mar 31, All day
Main Library
Busy yourself with some biomes this winter during... more
Busy yourself with some biomes this winter during our Winter 2026 Reading Challenge!
Sew Your Own Lavender Sachet
Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Put a little 'spring' in your step with a fragrant... more
Put a little 'spring' in your step with a fragrant sachet to take home!
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