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Dragon Eye

Registration now closed

Make This Dragon Eye

with Popup Art Studio

2024-07-20 15:00:00 2024-07-20 16:30:00 America/New_York Make This Dragon Eye Who's that peeking out from the cave? Sculpt a dragon eye that's fierce or friendly using a glass eye, air dry clay and metallic paint. Main Library - Teen Space

Saturday, July 20
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-20 15:00:00 2024-07-20 16:30:00 America/New_York Make This Dragon Eye Who's that peeking out from the cave? Sculpt a dragon eye that's fierce or friendly using a glass eye, air dry clay and metallic paint. Main Library - Teen Space

Main Library

Teen Space

Who's that peeking out from the cave? Sculpt a dragon eye that's fierce or friendly using a glass eye, air dry clay and metallic paint.

If time allows we'll also make a dragon egg. 

This workshop, led by the Pop-Up Art School, is intended for students in grades 4 and up. Registration required. Contact Jonah at jsmiley@minlib.net for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

Main Library

Phone: 781-751-9284

Hours
Mon, Aug 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 Closed

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

Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Make some fun crafts with your family!
Registration is now closed

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Join us for an ice cream cone on the Endicott... more
Join us for an ice cream cone on the Endicott Branch Library lawn!

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!

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!

Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come meet acclaimed local author Jonathan Todd.... more
Come meet acclaimed local author Jonathan Todd. He'll discuss his award-winning book, Timid, and teach a few drawing techniques.

Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Get ready to get pointy! Learn to embroider and... more
Get ready to get pointy! Learn to embroider and bring home your own piece of art!

Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Do you like to garden? Do you like succulents?
This event is full

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

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.

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

Fri, Aug 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, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?

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.

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.

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.

Wed, Aug 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, Aug 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Grab your family, a favorite stuffie and blanket,... more
Grab your family, a favorite stuffie and blanket, and come enjoy snacks and entertainment on the Endicott Branch lawn!

Wed, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Get ready to get pointy! Learn to embroider and... more
Get ready to get pointy! Learn to embroider and bring home your own piece of art!

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.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss... more
Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.
Register

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.

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.

Tue, Aug 26, 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.

Wed, Aug 27, 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!
This event is full

Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Get ready to get pointy! Learn to embroider and... more
Get ready to get pointy! Learn to embroider and bring home your own piece of art!

Thu, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 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.

Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Learn how to master the daily grind and become... more
Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich.
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Sat, Aug 30, All day
Main Library
In observance of Labor Day, the Library will be closed.

Mon, Sep 01, All day
Main Library
In observance of Labor Day, the Library will be closed.

Tue, Sep 02, 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!

Tue, Sep 02, 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!

Wed, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh)... more
Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series.
Register

Mon, Sep 08, 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!