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Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Pre-sale for Friends & Family
2026-03-13 14:00:00 2026-03-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Friends of the Library Book Sale Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and find the very best titles to transport, educate or thrill you! We also have a wonderful assortment of children's and young adult books. Main Library - Friends Book Sale Area

Friday, March 13
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-13 14:00:00 2026-03-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Friends of the Library Book Sale Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and find the very best titles to transport, educate or thrill you! We also have a wonderful assortment of children's and young adult books. Main Library - Friends Book Sale Area

Main Library

Friends Book Sale Area

Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and find the very best titles to transport, educate or thrill you! We also have a wonderful assortment of children's and young adult books.

Books are priced as marked. Cash, check, and Venmo (@Friendsdpl) accepted. Book Sale to follow tomorrow, Saturday, from 9 am to 1 pm.

Funds raised from this book sale help pay for programs and museum passes provided by The Friends of the Dedham Public Library. Please email friends.dedhamlibrary@gmail.com with questions.

Make donations to the Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Main Library on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month (2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 4/18, 5/2, 5/16, 6/6, 6/21, 7/18, 8/1 & 8/15) from 9 am-12 pm. No textbooks, please.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Friends Book Sale |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
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Mon, Mar 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 08 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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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.
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Mar 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 on the first Thursday of the month.
Afternoon at the Movies - Classic Movie Club
Thu, Mar 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ames Senior Center
Come and enjoy a classic movie with us!
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.
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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.
Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Fri, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come join us for music, stories, and crafts!
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!
Baby and Toddler Time
Tue, Mar 10, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Story Time
Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Knitting for Beginners
Tue, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Learn how to knit at the library!
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.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Mar 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!
Sing-Along Storytime
Wed, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Friends of the Library Meeting
Wed, Mar 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
The Friends of the Library’s monthly board... more
The Friends of the Library’s monthly board meeting. Everyone is welcome!
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!
Make a T-Shirt Bag - for Tweens
Wed, Mar 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Make a T-shirt bag. Which is a bag made out of a... more
Make a T-shirt bag. Which is a bag made out of a T-shirt, not a bag for carrying T-shirts. Although you could do that too.
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
Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic - with Kate Quinn
Thu, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed... more
Join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?
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Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Pre-sale for Friends & Family
Fri, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Friends Book Sale Area
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and... more
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and find the very best titles to transport, educate or thrill you! We also have a wonderful assortment of children's and young adult books.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Mar 14, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Friends Book Sale Area
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and... more
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and find the very best titles to transport, educate or thrill you! We also have a wonderful assortment of children's and young adult books.
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
Baby and Toddler Time
Tue, Mar 17, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Story Time
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Knitting for Beginners
Tue, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Learn how to knit at the library!
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.
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Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Mar 18, 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!
Sing-Along Storytime
Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
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.
This event is full
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.
Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
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.
Baby and Toddler Time
Tue, Mar 24, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Story Time
Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
America's Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis - with Author Shoshana Walter
Tue, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
A special conversation between award-winning... more
A special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.
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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, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
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, Mar 25, 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!
Sing-Along Storytime
Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
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!
Local Author Book Talk - Janet Rich Edwards
Wed, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author Janet Rich Edwards as she... more
Join local author Janet Rich Edwards as she discusses her novel, Canticle.
Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
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!
Baby and Toddler Time
Tue, Mar 31, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Story Time
Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
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!
This event is full
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Apr 01, 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!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Apr 01, 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
Sing-Along Storytime
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Apr 02, 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 on the first Thursday of the month.
Afternoon at the Movies - Classic Movie Club
Thu, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ames Senior Center
Come and enjoy a classic movie with us!
On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts - with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
Thu, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us for an exhilarating journey through the... more
Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.
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Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
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