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Events Calendar


Main Library Hours
We're closed Monday November 11 due to Veterans' Day
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans' Day)
Tue, Nov 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 10:15AM to 5:00PM
(To accommodate staff meetings, the Library will open at 10:15 on the third Friday of the month.)
Sat, Nov 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 Closed

Endicott Branch Hours
We're closed Monday November 11 due to Veterans' Day
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans' Day)
Tue, Nov 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 10:15AM to 5:00PM
(To accommodate staff meetings, the Library will open at 10:15 on the third Friday of the month.)
Sat, Nov 16 Closed
Sun, Nov 17 9:00AM to 2:00PM

Upcoming Events
Wed, Nov 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn or Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 13, 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!
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Time to break some blocks!
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Back by popular demand. Get started on your holiday... more
Back by popular demand. Get started on your holiday craft gifts and learn needle felting!
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author Bev Boisseau Stohl as she... more
Join local author Bev Boisseau Stohl as she discusses her novel, Chomsky and Me: A Memoir.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 14, 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.

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Tune in for a special conversation with New York... more
Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora.
Register

Thu, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Learn how to write in cursive at the library!
Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Grab the friends for a fun filled craft night!

Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Join us for our discussion of Sure, I’ll Join... more
Join us for our discussion of Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford.

Thu, Nov 14, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.

Fri, Nov 15, 9:00am - 10:15am
Main Library
The Library will have a delayed opening due to a... more
The Library will have a delayed opening due to a staff meeting.

Fri, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Hands on play is the best kind of play!

Fri, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gonzalez Field
Join DPL staff member and avid walker Ellen for a... more
Join DPL staff member and avid walker Ellen for a brisk 2-mile walk around Gonzalez Field every Friday morning this fall. Don’t forget to dress for the weather and bring your water bottle!

Fri, Nov 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ames Senior Center
Books are available for checkout at the Main... more
Books are available for checkout at the Main Library and Endicott Branch Library beginning one month before the meeting dates.

Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Teen Space
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.
This event is full

Sun, Nov 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
This town is full of stories to tell. In this... more
This town is full of stories to tell. In this course, you will help us uncover and share the stories of all sorts of people with a deep connection to Dedham’s past and present.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Nov 18, 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.

Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - 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.

Tue, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
You’re never too young for the library!

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is as easy as ABC!

Tue, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We love pumpkins and autumn and leaves, oh my!

Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
Come join us at the Endicott Branch for a book... more
Come join us at the Endicott Branch for a book discussion the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Learn to create a simple healthy eating plan that... more
Learn to create a simple healthy eating plan that helps to control blood sugar in this fun, interactive workshop.

Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Learn about college admissions trends, researching... more
Learn about college admissions trends, researching and visiting schools, the holistic admissions process, and the importance of community service.
Register

Wed, Nov 20, 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

Wed, Nov 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn or Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!

Wed, Nov 20, 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!

Wed, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on the first and third... more
Create a fun-filled craft on the first and third Wednesday afternoons of the month!

Wed, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Back by popular demand. Get started on your holiday... more
Back by popular demand. Get started on your holiday craft gifts and learn needle felting!
This event is full

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power... more
You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls.
Register

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone!
Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 21, 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.

Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Learn how to write in cursive at the library!
Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Fall crafting fun for tweens!

Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Join us at the Main Library for our LGBTQ+ Book Group!

Thu, Nov 21, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.

Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Hands on play is the best kind of play!

Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Gonzalez Field
Join DPL staff member and avid walker Ellen for a... more
Join DPL staff member and avid walker Ellen for a brisk 2-mile walk around Gonzalez Field every Friday morning this fall. Don’t forget to dress for the weather and bring your water bottle!

Sat, Nov 23, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a caregiver and infant social hour!

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Come touch, play, and explore an array of musical... more
Come touch, play, and explore an array of musical instruments!

Mon, Nov 25, 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.

Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - 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.

Mon, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Professor, Historian, and Author Kathleen DuVal... more
Professor, Historian, and Author Kathleen DuVal discusses her book, "Native Nations: A Millennium in North America"
Register

Tue, Nov 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
You’re never too young for the library!

Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is as easy as ABC!

Wed, Nov 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn or Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!

Wed, Nov 27, 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!

Wed, Nov 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Calling all Pokémon trainers!

Wed, Nov 27, 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.

Wed, Nov 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Native history predates 1492. Native peoples have... more
Native history predates 1492. Native peoples have been on the North American continent for centuries before colonization began.
Register

Thu, Nov 28, All day
Main Library
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Library will... more
In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Library will be closed.

Fri, Nov 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Hands on play is the best kind of play!

Fri, Nov 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
It's time for The Poop Museum...PART TWO!

Sat, Nov 30, All day
Virtual Event
Make sure to get your reviews in!

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Virtual Event
Get ready to read with this month's prompt!

Mon, Dec 02, 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.

Mon, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - 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.

Mon, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Come join us as we discuss a variety of books!

Mon, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Get free copies of each book we read! Meet up with... more
Get free copies of each book we read! Meet up with friends and talk about these awesome graphic novels in our Tween Graphic Novel Book Club!

Tue, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We'll be painting in a watercolor wonderland!

Tue, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
Come join us for a discussion of both fiction and... more
Come join us for a discussion of both fiction and nonfiction books the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

Wed, Dec 04, 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

Wed, Dec 04, 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!

Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on the first and third... more
Create a fun-filled craft on the first and third Wednesday afternoons of the month!

Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Come and create simple bath products that’ll be... more
Come and create simple bath products that’ll be the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday list!
This event is full

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author, Jean Duffy as she discusses her... more
Join local author, Jean Duffy as she discusses her novel, Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World.

Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
Meeting details, including agenda and location,... more
Meeting details, including agenda and location, will be posted at least 48 hours in advance.

Thu, Dec 05, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.

Fri, Dec 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
A discussion comparing books to their movie... more
A discussion comparing books to their movie adaptations.

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - 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.

Wed, Dec 11, 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!

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Love coffee? Love chocolate? Join chocolatier Kim... more
Love coffee? Love chocolate? Join chocolatier Kim Larkin for a coffee and chocolate tasting extravaganza!

Thu, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.