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Drop-In & Build a LEGO Typewriter!

Drop-In & Build A LEGO...

Typewriter!
2025-01-02 00:00:00 2025-01-02 23:59:00 America/New_York Drop-In & Build A LEGO... While supplies last; see the finished project on display in the Teen Space once it’s completed! Main Library - Teen Space

Thursday, January 02
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-01-02 00:00:00 2025-01-02 23:59:00 America/New_York Drop-In & Build A LEGO... While supplies last; see the finished project on display in the Teen Space once it’s completed! Main Library - Teen Space

Main Library

Teen Space

While supplies last; see the finished project on display in the Teen Space once it’s completed!

Ask for the bin and instructions at the Media Room desk. Please complete only one bag at a time. (Feel free to build another bag if nobody is waiting!) When you're finished building, please store any loose LEGOs in the provided tray and return the bin and instructions to the Media Room desk.

For teens & adults; children accompanied by a caregiver are welcome to help. No registration required. Please email Brittany at btuttle.ddm@minlib.net with questions.  

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Games |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
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We're closed Monday May 25 due to In observance of Memorial Day.
Mon, May 25 Closed
(In observance of Memorial Day.)
Tue, May 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 31 Closed
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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

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Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, May 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Registration is now closed
Pajama Storytime
Tue, May 26, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a night of stories, songs, and crafts... more
Join us for a night of stories, songs, and crafts for children ages 3 and up!
Registration is now closed
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, May 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 non-fiction one month, then a related historical fiction the following month.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, May 27, 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!
Sing-Along Storytime
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Pokémon Club
Wed, May 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!
DIY Clog Charms for Teens
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Make your own clog charms from polymer clay.
Sweatin' to the Oldies
Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Get ready to move, groove, and smile! Join us at... more
Get ready to move, groove, and smile! Join us at the library for a fun, energizing exercise session featuring a Richard Simmons’ classic Sweatin’ to the Oldies workout.
Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Main Library
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a new drop-in scavenger hunt. Play... more
Join us for a new drop-in scavenger hunt. Play anytime at either location, and earn a prize for finding all 10 pictures!
Monthly Scavenger Hunt - at the Endicott Branch Library
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Children's Area
Join us for a new drop-in scavenger hunt. Play... more
Join us for a new drop-in scavenger hunt. Play anytime at either location, and earn a prize for finding all 10 pictures!
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Jun 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
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 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!
Sing-Along Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Jun 04, 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 first Thursday of the month.
Afternoon at the Movies - Classic Movie Club
Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ames Senior Center
Come and enjoy a classic movie with us!
Homeownership 101 - with Real Estate Attorney Amy Weil
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Buying your first home can feel overwhelming but it... more
Buying your first home can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be.
Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
Chess for Kids
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Media Tables
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.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Wed, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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!
Afternoon Book Group
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
Join us as we discuss a variety of books!
Elementary Book Group
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Children in grades 2-5 are welcome to join us for a... more
Children in grades 2-5 are welcome to join us for a casual book group!
Local Author Book Talk - Wayne M. Miller
Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author Wayne M. Miller as he discusses... more
Join local author Wayne M. Miller as he discusses his book, Burn Boston Burn: The Largest Arson Case in the History of the Country.
Memory Cafe
Thu, Jun 11, 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
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Pre-sale for Friends & Family
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Friends Book Sale Area
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and... more
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and find the very best titles to transport, educate or thrill you! We also have a wonderful assortment of children's and young adult books.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Jun 13, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Friends Book Sale Area
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and... more
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and find the very best titles to transport, educate or thrill you! We also have a wonderful assortment of children's and young adult books.
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Jun 17, 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
Main Library Book Group
Wed, Jun 17, 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.
Library Closed
Fri, Jun 19, All day
Main Library
In observance of Juneteenth Independence Day, the... more
In observance of Juneteenth Independence Day, the Library will be closed.
Let's Get Organized! - with Set Things Straight
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the clutter in... more
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the clutter in your house?
Pajama Storytime
Tue, Jun 23, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a night of stories, songs, and crafts... more
Join us for a night of stories, songs, and crafts for children ages 3 and up!
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, Jun 23, 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 non-fiction one month, then a related historical fiction the following month.
Pokémon Club
Wed, Jun 24, 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!
Music with Michael
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join us for a musical adventure with pianist... more
Join us for a musical adventure with pianist Michael Leidig!
Sweatin' to the Oldies
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Get ready to move, groove, and smile! Join us at... more
Get ready to move, groove, and smile! Join us at the library for a fun, energizing exercise session featuring a Richard Simmons’ classic Sweatin’ to the Oldies workout.
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