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Events Calendar


Main Library Hours
We're closed Monday April 21 due to Patriots' Day
Mon, Apr 21 Closed
(Patriots' Day)
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 Closed

Endicott Branch Hours
We're closed Monday April 21 due to Patriots' Day
Mon, Apr 21 Closed
(Patriots' Day)
Tue, Apr 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 Closed
Sun, Apr 27 9:00AM to 2:00PM

Upcoming Events
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Children's Area
Join us for a new drop-in Scavenger Hunt!

Thu, Apr 24, All day
Children's Room
Join in our NEW stuffie hunt!

Thu, Apr 24, All day
Children's Room
Join us for a new drop-in Scavenger Hunt!

Thu, Apr 24, All day
Children's Area
Join in our NEW stuffie hunt!

Thu, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Unleash your superpowers at the Dedham Public Library!

Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready... more
Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz.
Register

Fri, Apr 25, All day
Children's Room
Join in our NEW stuffie hunt!

Fri, Apr 25, All day
Children's Area
Join in our NEW stuffie hunt!

Fri, Apr 25, All day
Children's Room
Join us for a new drop-in Scavenger Hunt!

Fri, Apr 25, All day
Children's Area
Join us for a new drop-in Scavenger Hunt!

Sat, Apr 26, All day
Children's Room
Join in our NEW stuffie hunt!

Sat, Apr 26, All day
Children's Room
Join us for a new drop-in Scavenger Hunt!

Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Piano Space,Rotunda Space
Everyone has a story to tell. Discover the power of... more
Everyone has a story to tell. Discover the power of stories at The People Library in celebration of Dedham Reads 2025!

Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on Wednesday afternoons!

Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Elisabeth Tova Bailey, author of The Sound of a... more
Elisabeth Tova Bailey, author of The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating, virtually discusses her memoir and presents her short film in celebration of Dedham Reads 2025: Unexpected Friendships.

Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Get Growing! Join us for a hands-on workshop where... more
Get Growing! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to plant seeds and propagate cuttings. No experience needed—just a passion for plants!

Thu, May 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author, Patricia Barletta as she... more
Join local author, Patricia Barletta as she discusses her book, Entangled with the Earl.

Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Back by popular demand, calling all kid crafters... more
Back by popular demand, calling all kid crafters and aspiring entrepreneurs! Craft fairs are a great way to learn how to make crafts, talk to customers, and make sales, especially for children!
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 05, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
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 at our Tween Graphic Novel Book Club!

Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join BU Professor Erin Murphy to learn more about... more
Join BU Professor Erin Murphy to learn more about English author and poet John Milton and his understanding of liberty in a time of political upheaval.

Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Come learn how to play the ukulele at the library!

Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn... more
In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient.
Register

Wed, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on Wednesday afternoons!

Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join us for an evening of original music and poetry!

Thu, May 08, 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

Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Come join us as we discuss a variety of books!

Mon, May 12, 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!

Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Come learn how to play the ukulele at the library!

Wed, May 14, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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!

Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on Wednesday afternoons!

Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us... more
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.
Register

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on the skills... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on the skills you honed in Watercolor I and II, though no prerequisite required.
Registration is now closed

Thu, May 15, 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.

Fri, May 16, 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, May 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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!

Mon, May 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Study/Gaming Area
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) works with the teen... more
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) works with the teen librarian to help the library select books and plan programs. It also counts as volunteer hours!

Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Come learn how to play the ukulele at the library!

Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
You’re invited to an online intimate conversation... more
You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.
Register

Wed, May 21, 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.

Thu, May 22, 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.

Sat, May 24, All day
Main Library
In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be... more
In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be closed.