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Paint Party!

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Paint Party!
2026-02-19 15:00:00 2026-02-19 16:00:00 America/New_York Paint Party! Explore your creative side with an afternoon of painting! Main Library - Children's Room

Thursday, February 19
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-19 15:00:00 2026-02-19 16:00:00 America/New_York Paint Party! Explore your creative side with an afternoon of painting! Main Library - Children's Room

Main Library

Children's Room

Explore your creative side with an afternoon of painting!

Come for a fun afternoon as we paint a sunset with elephants in the African savanna, in honor of our Winter Reading Challenge, Bookish Biomes! No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Wear clothes that can get messy!

For children in grades K-5. Registration Required. Please contact Annabelle at aho.ddm@minlib.net with questions.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
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Mon, Feb 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 15 Closed
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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.

Upcoming Events

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Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Feb 11, 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!
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Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
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Afternoon Book Group
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Endicott Branch - Study/Gaming Area
Join us as we discuss a variety of books!
Registration is now closed
Elementary Book Group
Wed, Feb 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!
Registration is now closed
Crocheting for Teens
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
It's time to get hooked. Learn crochet!
Registration is now closed
Memory Cafe
Thu, Feb 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
Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine & 400 Years of Black Women's Magic - with Award Winning Author Dr. Lindsey Stewart
Thu, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
The Conjuring of America tells the stories of Negro... more
The Conjuring of America tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era.
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Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Feb 12, 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.
Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
Chess for Kids
Sat, Feb 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.
Library Closed
Mon, Feb 16, All day
Main Library
In observance of Washington's Birthday, the Library... more
In observance of Washington's Birthday, the Library will be closed.
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Monday Morning Music
Mon, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch
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 Movie Night
Tue, Feb 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Winter is made for comfy and cozy movie nights!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Feb 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.
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Little Chefs Storytime
Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us for some songs, stories, and a food activity!
Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
Crocheting for Teens
Wed, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
It's time to get hooked. Learn crochet!
This event is full
Main Library Book Group
Wed, Feb 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.
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POSTPONED: Tot Time Sing 'n Learn - with Ms. Marsha
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
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.
Watercolor Class - Winter Getaways
Thu, Feb 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.
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Paint Party!
Thu, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Explore your creative side with an afternoon of... more
Explore your creative side with an afternoon of painting!
Meet the Commanding Officer of the USS Constitution!
Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
What was life like aboard a navy ship during the... more
What was life like aboard a navy ship during the War of 1812?
LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, Feb 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.
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Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Feb 19, 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.
Stuffy Vet Clinic
Fri, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for an interactive reading and hands-on... more
Join us for an interactive reading and hands-on stuffy vet clinic!
Senior Center Book Group
Fri, Feb 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!
Paint Like Van Gogh
Fri, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
“Paint Like Van Gogh” is an engaging, hands-on... more
“Paint Like Van Gogh” is an engaging, hands-on art workshop designed specifically for teens ages 11 to 18. The program offers guided, step-by-step instruction suitable for all skill levels.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Sat, Feb 21, 11:30am - 12:45pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Come celebrate the Year of the Horse!
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Feb 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.
Sew Your Own Lavender Sachet
Mon, Feb 23, 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!
The Incredible History Behind the World's Largest Museum - with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45... more
Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.
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Pajama Storytime
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 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!
Crocheting for Teens
Wed, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
It's time to get hooked. Learn crochet!
This event is full
Music with Michael
Wed, Feb 25, 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!
Cancelled
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Feb 26, 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.
Pokémon Party
Fri, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come celebrate Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary with... more
Come celebrate Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary with activities, snacks, and more!!
Bookish Biomes - Winter 2026 Reading Challenge
Sat, Feb 28, 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!
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!
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.
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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.
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
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