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Delayed Opening
2024-05-17 09:00:00 2024-05-17 10:15:00 America/New_York Delayed Opening The library will have a delayed opening due to a staff meeting. Main Library -

Friday, May 17
9:00am - 10:15am

Add to Calendar 2024-05-17 09:00:00 2024-05-17 10:15:00 America/New_York Delayed Opening The library will have a delayed opening due to a staff meeting. Main Library -

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

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

Main Library
Phone: 781-751-9284
Hours
Mon, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 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

Baby Time - with Ms. Jenny
Wed, May 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
You're never too young for the library!
Storytime with Miss Lisa!
Wed, May 14, 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!
Friends of the Library Meeting
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!
Drop-In Crafts - for Kids
Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on Wednesday afternoons!
Francisco X. Stork Author Visit
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Join us for a conversation with Mass Book... more
Join us for a conversation with Mass Book Award-Honoree Francisco X. Stork, who is the author of the acclaimed YA novel, I Am Not Alone!
Squeegee Animal Painting - for Teens
Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Normally animals and squeegees are a bad... more
Normally animals and squeegees are a bad combination. But just add paint and, well, it gets worse.
Lotus Flower Lantern Craft
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join us for an engaging and creative craft session... more
Join us for an engaging and creative craft session hosted by the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project!
On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller - with Author Liann Zhang
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
Rescheduled
Watercolor Class III - 3-Part Series
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, May 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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.
Elder Law Presentation - with Norfolk Law Library
Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Alexandra Furtado from the Norfolk Law Library will... more
Alexandra Furtado from the Norfolk Law Library will discuss legal information regarding elder law.
LGBTQ+ Book Group
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.
Delayed Opening
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.
Senior Center Book Group
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!
Teen Advisory Board
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!
Ukulele for Beginners
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Come learn how to play the ukulele at the library!
Registration is now closed
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Interview Strategies
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
How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us - with Author Rachelle Bergstein
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
Main Library Book Group
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.
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
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.
Watercolor Class III - 3-Part Series
Thu, May 22, 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
Library Closed
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.
Library Closed
Mon, May 26, All day
Main Library
In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be... more
In observance of Memorial Day, the Library will be closed.
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, May 27, 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.
Teen Book Group - Shut Up This Is Serious discussion
Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
We are discussing Shut Up This Is Serious by... more
We are discussing Shut Up This Is Serious by Carolina Ixta. Pick up your copy at the Main Library.
Try Dedham Girl Scouts
Thu, May 29, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
You're invited to try Girl Scouts with us!... more
You're invited to try Girl Scouts with us! Caregivers and their school-aged children are encouraged to attend this free event to learn about Girl Scouting in their community.
Dedham Community Band Performance
Thu, May 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Main Lawn
Dedham Community Band returns for a free concert,... more
Dedham Community Band returns for a free concert, rain or shine, at the Dedham Public Library!
On Our Way to School Playgroup - with Ms. Marsha
Mon, Jun 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Children will make new friends, build important... more
Children will make new friends, build important school readiness skills, and enjoy hands-on activities, all in a fun and supportive environment!
Register
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
Mon, Jun 02, 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!
Landlord & Tenant Legal Basics - with Norfolk Law Library
Mon, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom - Zoom
Alexandra Furtado from the Norfolk Law Library will... more
Alexandra Furtado from the Norfolk Law Library will discuss legal information for both landlords and tenants in Massachusetts.
Endicott Book Group
Tue, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch
Come join us for a lively discussion of both... more
Come join us for a lively discussion of both fiction and nonfiction books at the Endicott Branch Library!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Second Act Careers ("Thinking Outside The Box")
Wed, Jun 04, 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
Drop-In Crafts - for Kids
Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on Wednesday afternoons!
On Our Way to School Playgroup - with Ms. Marsha
Mon, Jun 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Children will make new friends, build important... more
Children will make new friends, build important school readiness skills, and enjoy hands-on activities, all in a fun and supportive environment!
Register
Afternoon Book Group
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Come join us as we discuss a variety of books!
Friends of the Library Meeting
Wed, Jun 11, 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!
Drop-In Crafts - for Kids
Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on Wednesday afternoons!
Memory Cafe
Thu, Jun 12, 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 13, 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.
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