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Main Library Book Group

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Main Library Book Group

2026-09-16 18:30:00 2026-09-16 19:30:00 America/New_York Main Library Book Group Main Library Book Group caters to fans of fiction and nonfiction; the titles read are chosen by members of the group. Main Library - Rotunda Space

Wednesday, September 16
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Main Library

Rotunda Space

Main Library Book Group caters to fans of fiction and nonfiction; the titles read are chosen by members of the group.

The Main Library Book Group meets at the Main Library (43 Church Street) every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Books are available for checkout at the Main Library circulation desk one month before each meeting.

We will discuss the following titles:

For adults. Registration encouraged. Please contact Ari at apappas@minlib.net with questions.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
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We're closed Saturday September 05 due to In observance of Labor Day.
Mon, Aug 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 05 Closed
(In observance of Labor Day.)
Sun, Sep 06 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.

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