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History Lovers Book Group

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History Lovers Book Group
2026-05-26 18:30:00 2026-05-26 19:30:00 America/New_York History Lovers Book Group 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. Main Library - Rotunda Space

Tuesday, May 26
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-26 18:30:00 2026-05-26 19:30:00 America/New_York History Lovers Book Group 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. Main Library - Rotunda Space

Main Library

Rotunda Space

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.

The History Lovers Book Group meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Main Library (43 Church St.). Books are available for checkout at the Main Library circulation desk one month before the book group meeting.

We will discuss the following titles:

March 24: King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa - Adam Hochschild
April 28: The Heart of Darkness - Joseph Conrad
May 26: How to Win an Information War: The Propagandist Who Outwitted Hitler - Peter Pomerantsev
June 23: The Director - Daniel Kehlmann

For adults. Registration is encouraged. Please contact Michaela with questions at mcalderwood@minlib.net. 

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

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Books & Authors |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
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We're closed Saturday May 23 due to In observance of Memorial Day.
Mon, May 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 23 Closed
(In observance of Memorial Day.)
Sun, May 24 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.

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Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, May 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
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Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Local Author Book Talk - Emily Franklin
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
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Wed, May 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, May 20, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
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Wed, May 20, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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DIY Clog Charms for Teens
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
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Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
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Tot Time Sing 'n Learn - with Ms. Marsha
Thu, May 21, 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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Watercolor Class - Finally...Spring!
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Dedham Community Band Performance
Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Main Lawn
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The Dedham Community Band returns for the 3rd annual free concert on the front lawn at Dedham Public Library!
LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
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Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
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Library Closed
Mon, May 25, All day
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In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be closed.
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, May 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 26, 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!
Pajama Storytime
Tue, May 26, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Main Library - Children's Room
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History Lovers Book Group
Tue, May 26, 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.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, May 27, 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!
Sing-Along Storytime
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Pokémon Club
Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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DIY Clog Charms for Teens
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Make your own clog charms from polymer clay.
Sweatin' to the Oldies
Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
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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.
Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
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Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Main Library
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Main Library - Children's Room
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Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Endicott Branch Library
Mon, Jun 01, All day
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Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 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!
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Homeownership 101 - with Real Estate Attorney Amy Weil
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Wed, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Memory Cafe
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Friends of the Library Book Sale - Pre-sale for Friends & Family
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sat, Jun 13, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Main Library Book Group
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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