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Read to Barkley!

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Read to Barkley

The Therapy Dog
2026-02-05 17:30:00 2026-02-05 17:45:00 America/New_York Read to Barkley Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend! Main Library - Media Tables

Thursday, February 05
5:30pm - 5:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-05 17:30:00 2026-02-05 17:45:00 America/New_York Read to Barkley Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend! Main Library - Media Tables

Main Library

Media Tables

Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!

Come read to Barkley, a therapy dog with Dog B.O.N.E.S.(SM) Therapy Dogs, at the Main Library!

For all ages. Registration is required. Please register for only one 15-minute time slot: 5:30 pm, 5:45 pm, 6 pm, or 6:15 pm. Please contact Brittany at btuttle.ddm@minlib.net with questions.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool (Ages 3-5) | Elementary School | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Fun & Games | Books & Authors |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
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Mon, Jun 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 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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50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Jun 03, 9:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
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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.
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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!
Registration is now closed
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!
Registration is now closed
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.
Between The Lines - Book Group
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month to... more
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month to discuss both fiction and nonfiction titles at 6:30 pm.
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
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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.
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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.
Library Closed
Fri, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will... more
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will close at 5 pm.
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