Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Library Closed
2024-05-25 00:00:00 2024-05-25 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed The Library is closed in observance of the holiday Main Library -

Saturday, May 25
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-05-25 00:00:00 2024-05-25 23:59:00 America/New_York Library Closed The Library is closed in observance of the holiday Main Library -

The Library is closed in observance of the holiday

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
previous
this week
next
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

Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
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 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
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.
The Whalemobile
Mon, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and meet Nile the inflatable Humpback Whale!
The Whalemobile
Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and meet Nile the inflatable Humpback Whale!
The Whalemobile
Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and meet Nile the inflatable Humpback Whale!
The Whalemobile
Mon, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and meet Nile the inflatable Humpback Whale!
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Mon, Jul 07, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Zoom - Zoom
Meeting details, including agenda and location,... more
Meeting details, including agenda and location, will be posted on the Town's calendar at least 48 hours in advance.
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
This program is designed specifically for children... more
This program is designed specifically for children 3 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and learn a few ASL (American Sign Language) signs.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Front Lawn or Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 0-5.
Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third - Transmisión en vivo
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third... more
Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer!
Drawing Your World with Raúl the Third - Livestream Watch Party
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he... more
Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!.
Lego Build & Win!
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Help build this Lego Castle and you may get to take... more
Help build this Lego Castle and you may get to take it home!
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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!
Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Jul 09, 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!
Tie-Dye Fun
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Please bring your own white t-shirt, socks, or... more
Please bring your own white t-shirt, socks, or pillowcase to tie-dye at the Library!
Needle Felted Animals
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Needle felting is back by popular demand!
Mothership RPG at the Main - Session 1
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
In space no one can hear you scream! Join GM Jason... more
In space no one can hear you scream! Join GM Jason as he takes you on an action-packed journey in space.
Memory Cafe
Thu, Jul 10, 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
Adult Board Game Night - Pictionary
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Looking for something do on a Thursday evening?... more
Looking for something do on a Thursday evening? Like a fun-filled board game night?
Dragons & Desserts
Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd -... more
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd - 5th graders!
Rubber Duckie Club
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Saturday Morning Family Crafts
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Make some fun crafts with your family!
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
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 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
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.
Dragon Arts & Crafts - Workshop
Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We are going to create shrink art and make perler... more
We are going to create shrink art and make perler bead dragons, design our own dragon eggs, and more!
Millennial Book Group
Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
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 & Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
This program is designed specifically for children... more
This program is designed specifically for children 3 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and learn a few ASL (American Sign Language) signs.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Front Lawn or Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 0-5.
Lego Build & Win!
Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Help build this Lego Castle and you may get to take... more
Help build this Lego Castle and you may get to take it home!
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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!
Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Jul 16, 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!
Bingo for Kids
Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us for some BINGO!
Needle Felted Animals
Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Needle felting is back by popular demand!
Summer Combined Book Groups - Main Library
Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
The Combined Summer Book Groups caters to fans of... more
The Combined Summer Book Groups caters to fans of fiction and nonfiction.
Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu - (9th-12th Grade)
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie... more
Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.
Register
Dragons & Desserts
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd -... more
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd - 5th graders!
LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Piano 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.
Rubber Duckie Club
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Gamify Your Nature Walk - at Wilson Mountain
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wilson Mountain
Get outside, explore nature, earn badges using Seek... more
Get outside, explore nature, earn badges using Seek by iNaturalist, and most importantly, have fun!
A Minecraft Party!
Fri, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Do you find yourself yearning for the mines?
Community Potluck
Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Come share your family’s culture as we break... more
Come share your family’s culture as we break bread together!
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
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 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
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.
Dragon Arts & Crafts - Workshop
Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We are going to create shrink art and make perler... more
We are going to create shrink art and make perler bead dragons, design our own dragon eggs, and more!
Trivial Pursuit Night
Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Join us at the Main Library to play a fun game of... more
Join us at the Main Library to play a fun game of Trivial Pursuit!
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
This program is designed specifically for children... more
This program is designed specifically for children 3 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and learn a few ASL (American Sign Language) signs.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Front Lawn or Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 0-5.
Arthropod Petting Zoo - with Professor Bugman
Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a show-and-tell-and-touch program all about... more
This is a show-and-tell-and-touch program all about bugs!
Arthropod Petting Zoo - with Professor Bugman
Tue, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a show-and-tell-and-touch program all about... more
This is a show-and-tell-and-touch program all about bugs!
Arthropod Petting Zoo - with Professor Bugman
Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a show-and-tell-and-touch program all about... more
This is a show-and-tell-and-touch program all about bugs!
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, Jul 22, 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 historical fiction one month, then a related non-fiction the following month.
Lego Build & Win!
Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Help build this Lego Castle and you may get to take... more
Help build this Lego Castle and you may get to take it home!
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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!
Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Jul 23, 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!
Pokémon Club
Wed, Jul 23, 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!
Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship - with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)
Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
You’re invited to join us online with... more
You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.
Register
Needle Felted Animals
Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Needle felting is back by popular demand!
Mothership RPG at the Main - Session 1
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
In space no one can hear you scream! Join GM Jason... more
In space no one can hear you scream! Join GM Jason as he takes you on an action-packed journey in space.
Dragons & Desserts
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd -... more
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd - 5th graders!
Rubber Duckie Club
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Chess for Kids
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
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 - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
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 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
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 & Toddler Time
Tue, Jul 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
This program is designed specifically for children... more
This program is designed specifically for children 3 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and learn a few ASL (American Sign Language) signs.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Front Lawn or Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 0-5.
Lego Build & Win!
Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Help build this Lego Castle and you may get to take... more
Help build this Lego Castle and you may get to take it home!
DPL Summer Game Game Show!
Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
The Trivia Game Show All About Games!
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,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!
Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Jul 30, 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!
Music with Friends Summer - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Jul 31, 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 Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with... more
You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains.
Register
Dragons & Desserts
Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd -... more
This is a read-aloud program just for rising 3rd - 5th graders!
Find a Friend - Shuttleworth the Gargoyle
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Children's Room
Find one of our library stuffies in the Children's... more
Find one of our library stuffies in the Children's department to win a prize!
Find a Friend - Katherine the Horse
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Children's Area
Find one of our library stuffies in the Children's... more
Find one of our library stuffies in the Children's department to win a prize!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Endicott Branch Library
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Children's Area
Find the pictures we have hidden in the Children's... more
Find the pictures we have hidden in the Children's Area to win a prize! There is a new scavenger hunt every month; play anytime at either location, earn a prize for finding all 10 pictures!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Main Library
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Children's Room
Find the pictures we have hidden in the Children's... more
Find the pictures we have hidden in the Children's Room to win a prize! There is a new scavenger hunt every month; play anytime at either location, earn a prize for finding all 10 pictures!
Rubber Duckie Club
Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Aug 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
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 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
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.
Dragon Arts & Crafts - Workshop
Mon, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We are going to create shrink art and make perler... more
We are going to create shrink art and make perler bead dragons, design our own dragon eggs, and more!
See all events