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Letters About Literature
2026-11-17 17:30:00 2026-11-17 18:15:00 America/New_York Letters About Literature Write to an author about a book of your choice, and we will send your letter for you! Main Library - Children's Room

Tuesday, November 17
5:30pm - 6:15pm

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Children's Room

Write to an author about a book of your choice, and we will send your letter for you!

If your letter meets the Letters About Literature guidelines, it may be entered into the Letters About Literature writing contest.

For grades 4-6. Registration Required. Please contact Annabelle at aho.ddm@minlib.net with questions.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary School |

EVENT TYPE: | Language | Education | Books & Authors |

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Phone: 781-751-9284
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Mon, Nov 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 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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Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Main Library
Mon, Nov 02, 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
Mon, Nov 02, 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!
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
Mon, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Free books! Snacks! Did we mention the free books?
Registration is now closed
Your Vote is Magic
Mon, Nov 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Discover the power - and the magic - of your right... more
Discover the power - and the magic - of your right to vote!
Registration is now closed
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - 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!
Monster Mash Escape Room
Tue, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Join us for a mystery escape room with Big Ryan!
Endicott Book Group
Tue, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us monthly to discuss a fiction or nonfiction... more
Join us monthly to discuss a fiction or nonfiction book!
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 10:00am - 12:45pm
Zoom
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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Sing-Along Storytime
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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!
Hardware Store Jewelry - for Tweens & Teens
Wed, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Design jewelry from items you can find at the... more
Design jewelry from items you can find at the hardware store or even lying around your house to give as gifts or keep for yourself!
Jump Ring Bracelet Beading Class
Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join Sue Underwood of Mystic Moon Beads for a fun... more
Join Sue Underwood of Mystic Moon Beads for a fun and creative hands-on beading experience!
This event is full
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Nov 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.
Watercolor Class
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Renew and refresh... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Renew and refresh skills you already have, and enjoy painting vibrant landscapes and still lifes.
This event is full
Afternoon at the Movies - Classic Movie Club
Thu, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ames Senior Center
Come and enjoy a classic movie with us!
Local Author Book Talk - Janis Robinson Daly
Thu, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author Janis Robinson Daly as she... more
Join local author Janis Robinson Daly as she discusses her novel, Under Two Flags.
Moovin' and Groovin'
Fri, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and... more
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement, and learn about our adopted cow, Clover!
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - 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!
A City on Mars: The Science of Space Settlement - with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us for a conversation with authors Kelly and... more
Join us for a conversation with authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?
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Library Closed
Tue, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
In observance of Veterans Day, the Library will... more
In observance of Veterans Day, the Library will close at 5 pm.
Library Closed
Wed, Nov 11, All day
Main Library
In observance of Veterans' Day, the Library will be... more
In observance of Veterans' Day, the Library will be closed.
How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Society - with Paul Vigna
Wed, Nov 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us for a conversation with veteran journalist... more
Join us for a conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin.
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Memory Cafe
Thu, Nov 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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Moovin' and Groovin'
Fri, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and... more
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement, and learn about our adopted cow, Clover!
Pine Ridge Pet Cemetery Tour
Sat, Nov 14, 9:30am - 11:00am
Animal Rescue League of Boston - Dedham Branch
Join us for a special visit to Pine Ridge Pet Cemetery!
Chess for Kids
Sat, Nov 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.
Book Bedazzling
Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Add a little sparkle to your bookshelf!
This event is full
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - 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!
Letters About Literature
Tue, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Write to an author about a book of your choice, and... more
Write to an author about a book of your choice, and we will send your letter for you!
Between the Lines Book Group
Tue, Nov 17, 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 both fiction and nonfiction titles at 6:30 pm.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Nov 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!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 12:45pm
Zoom
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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Sing-Along Storytime
Wed, Nov 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!
Afternoon Book Group
Wed, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Endicott Branch - Study/Gaming Area
Join us as we discuss a variety of books!
Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
This event is full
Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, Nov 18, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
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Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
This event is full
Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, Nov 18, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
This event is full
Hardware Store Jewelry - for Tweens & Teens
Wed, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Design jewelry from items you can find at the... more
Design jewelry from items you can find at the hardware store or even lying around your house to give as gifts or keep for yourself!
Main Library Book Group
Wed, Nov 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
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Renew and refresh... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Renew and refresh skills you already have, and enjoy painting vibrant landscapes and still lifes.
This event is full
Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies - with Rebecca Roanhorse
Thu, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Step into a sprawling world of celestial magic,... more
Step into a sprawling world of celestial magic, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies with author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy.
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LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, Nov 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.
Moovin' and Groovin'
Fri, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and... more
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement, and learn about our adopted cow, Clover!
Senior Center Book Group
Fri, Nov 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!
Sing Along with Matt Heaton
Sat, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning sing along with familiar and... more
Join us for a morning sing along with familiar and new songs, movement, and fun!
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Nov 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - 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!
Elementary Book Group
Tue, Nov 24, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Children in grades 2-3 are welcome to join us for a... more
Children in grades 2-3 are welcome to join us for a casual book group! We will read a graphic novel every other meeting.
History Lovers' Book Group
Tue, Nov 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.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Nov 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, Nov 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, Nov 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!
Library Closed
Wed, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Library will... more
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Library will close at 5 pm.
Library Closed
Thu, Nov 26, All day
Main Library
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Library will... more
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Library will be closed.
Enrichment Variety Show - with Jenny the Juggler
Fri, Nov 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come enjoy a high-energy, interactive variety show... more
Come enjoy a high-energy, interactive variety show with juggling, music, magic, physical comedy, and engagement!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Endicott Branch Library
Tue, Dec 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!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Main Library
Tue, Dec 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!
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Dec 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - 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!
Endicott Book Group
Tue, Dec 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us monthly to discuss a fiction or nonfiction... more
Join us monthly to discuss a fiction or nonfiction book!
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 10:00am - 12:45pm
Zoom
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, Dec 02, 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!
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