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Live Animal Show with Joe's Crazzy Critters

Summer Reading 2026 Kickoff!
2026-06-27 10:30:00 2026-06-27 12:00:00 America/New_York Live Animal Show with Joe's Crazzy Critters Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff event with Joe’s Crazzy Critters! Main Library - Main Lawn, Children's Room

Saturday, June 27
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-27 10:30:00 2026-06-27 12:00:00 America/New_York Live Animal Show with Joe's Crazzy Critters Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff event with Joe’s Crazzy Critters! Main Library - Main Lawn, Children's Room

Main Library

Main Lawn, Children's Room

Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff event with Joe’s Crazzy Critters!

There will be lots of different animals to see and learn about! 

Unearth a Story and sign up for our all ages Summer Reading Program that runs from June 27-August 22!

This event is for ages 3+. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please contact Kate at kmcfadden@minlib.net.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Outdoors | Lecture |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
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Mon, Jun 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 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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Let's Get Organized! - with Set Things Straight
Mon, Jun 22, 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?
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Pajama Storytime
Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 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, Jun 24, 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!
Take & Make: T-Shirt Bag
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Upcycle an old t-shirt into a new beach bag! Use... more
Upcycle an old t-shirt into a new beach bag! Use your own or take one of ours--instructions included.
Music with Michael
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
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Join us for a musical adventure with pianist Michael Leidig!
Sweatin' to the Oldies
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
Live Animal Show with Joe's Crazzy Critters - Summer Reading 2026 Kickoff!
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
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Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff event with Joe’s Crazzy Critters!
Foster Parent Information Session
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
There is a huge need for foster parents in... more
There is a huge need for foster parents in Massachusetts.
Dino Art
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and make dinosaur art with us!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Main Library
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Children's Room
Join us for a new drop-in scavenger hunt. Play... more
Join us for a new drop-in scavenger hunt. Play anytime at either location, and earn a prize for finding all 10 pictures!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Endicott Branch Library
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Children's Area
Join us for a new drop-in scavenger hunt. Play... more
Join us for a new drop-in scavenger hunt. Play anytime at either location, and earn a prize for finding all 10 pictures!
Quills and Cursive - with the Fairbanks House Museum
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Come join us for a quill feather pen-making... more
Come join us for a quill feather pen-making activity in celebration of Dedham Reads 2026.
Afternoon at the Movies - USA Birthday Bash!
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ames Senior Center
Come and enjoy an Independence Day-themed classic... more
Come and enjoy an Independence Day-themed classic movie with us!
Library Closed
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Main Library
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will... more
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed.
Library Closed
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Main Library
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will... more
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed.
Dinosaurs and Desserts
Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a read-aloud program just for 1st - 3rd... more
This is a read-aloud program just for 1st - 3rd graders!
Touch-A-Truck
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Get a chance to see and look into town vehicles... more
Get a chance to see and look into town vehicles used all around Dedham!
The Two Nerdy History Girls Discuss Everyday Life in 1776
Mon, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Join us as we host Loretta and Susan to discuss what life was like during 1776!
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The Black Experience of the Revolution - with Herstorian Gracia Collins Rich
Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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We all learned about the American Revolution in school...
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