Everyone has a story to tell. Discover the power of stories at The People Library in celebration of Dedham Reads 2025!

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.

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!

Join local author, Patricia Barletta as she discusses her book, Entangled with the Earl.

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!

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!

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.

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.

In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient.

The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes

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!

The Friends of the Library’s monthly board meeting. Everyone is welcome!

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.

Watercolors are for everyone! Build on the skills you honed in Watercolor I and II, though no prerequisite required.

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.

The Library will have a delayed opening due to a staff meeting.

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!

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!

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.

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.

Main Library Book Group caters to fans of fiction and nonfiction; the titles read are chosen by members of the group.

Join Friend of the Library, Dick Pierce, for 30 minutes of your favorite family-friendly songs.

In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be closed.

In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be closed.

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.

We are discussing Shut Up This Is Serious by Carolina Ixta. Pick up your copy at the Main Library.