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Events Calendar


Main Library Hours
Mon, Jul 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 Closed
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Endicott Branch Hours
Mon, Jul 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 Closed
Sun, Jul 27 9:00AM to 2:00PM
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Upcoming Events
Summer Watercolor Class - Snapshots of New England
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
From the Boston Swan Boats to the dunes of Cape... more
From the Boston Swan Boats to the dunes of Cape Cod, we'll focus on New England painters whether they are contemporary or from a bygone era.
Dinosaur Adventure Storytime - with Ms. Marsha
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Stories, songs and activities all about dinosaurs!
Touch-a-Truck
Thu, Jul 24, 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!
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!
Registration is now closed
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?
Salt Water Taffy - with Miss Debbie
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
It's no stretch to say that taffy really sticks... more
It's no stretch to say that taffy really sticks with you! We're not pulling anything, but don't get stuck and miss this sweet time!
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.
DPL Summer Game Game Show!
Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
The Trivia Game Show All About Games!
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!
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!
Registration is now closed
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Aug 05, 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, Aug 05, 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.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Aug 06, 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!
Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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!
Mothership RPG at the Main - Session 2
Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 07, 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!
Registration is now closed
Rubber Duckie Club
Fri, Aug 08, 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, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Make some fun crafts with your family!
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Aug 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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, Aug 11, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 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!
Memory Cafe
Thu, Aug 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
Aging Well Panel - What is Senior Living?
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Learn more about aging well for seniors from four... more
Learn more about aging well for seniors from four local experts, including the differences between independent and assisted living and memory and skilled nursing care.
Dragons & Desserts
Thu, Aug 14, 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!
Registration is now closed
Rubber Duckie Club
Fri, Aug 15, 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 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.
Monday Morning Music - with Jonah
Mon, Aug 18, 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.
Summer Combined Book Groups - Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur
Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
The Combined Summer Book Groups caters to fans of... more
The Combined Summer Book Groups caters to fans of fiction and nonfiction.
Mothership RPG at the Main - Session 2
Wed, Aug 20, 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.
LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, Aug 21, 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.
Chess for Kids
Sat, Aug 23, 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.
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