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June is a Rainbow Stories and Crafts
June is a Rainbow Stories and Crafts
Join the Dedham Public Library in celebrating Pride! These storytimes are designed for our younger patrons and their families, but older siblings are more than welcome to attend. Events will be held outdoors; masks and social distancing are still required. Please reach out to Meredith at with any questions
Virtual Pride Month Storytimes
Virtual Pride Month Storytimes
Join us in celebrating Pride from the comfort of your home! These story times will feature the same books and themes as our live outdoor story times. Please register for these programs on Eventbrite. Reach out to Meredith at with any questions.
Mindfulness for Children Ages 3-6
Mindfulness for Children Ages 3-6
Join us in the practice of Mindfulness for children ages 3-6 with an adult. Instructor Sheryl White will lead families in the practice of mindfulness with the goal of having kids notice their thoughts, feelings and senses in the moment to help them to relax, focus and have fun. Why practice Mindfulness with children? It can …
2 events,
Ukulele Wednesdays
Ukulele Wednesdays
Calling All Ukulele Players & Wanna Be Uke Players! Are you curious about playing with others in a no pressure situation, and advancing your skills? Would you like to explore some new songs? Join us on Zoom! We’ll practice chords, strums and play a variety of music together. If you are a new player, please …
Path to Knowledge Book Club: Stalin’s Children by Owen Matthews
Path to Knowledge Book Club: Stalin’s Children by Owen Matthews
Join the DPL For our Path to Knowledge Book Club. This month we will be reading Stalin's Children by Owen Matthews.
2 events,
Music with Jonah
Music with Jonah
Join us every Thursday for live music and singing with Jonah, our Librarian for Youth and Teen Services. Some are sing-alongs, some have a little dancing, and others are just for listening.
Common Sense Chess
Common Sense Chess
Love Chess? Looking for a family friendly way to improve your game, or just enjoy yourself with fellow enthusiasts? Come join Joe Martin of Common Sense Chess as we explore the "Game of Kings" in a low-stress, high-fun environment! No experience necessary, all strengths welcome!
2 events,
Story Time with Ms. Lisa
Story Time with Ms. Lisa
Come read, dance, sing and shake some instruments with Ms. Lisa! Fridays at 10:30 am.
Makerspace – Digital Art
Makerspace – Digital Art
Create digital art on your computer with free software! Start with a photo of a city, and turn it into a sci-fi landscape.
2 events,
Friends of DPL – Not Your Usual Book Sale!
Friends of DPL – Not Your Usual Book Sale!
June 5 – Saturday / 10 AM to 12 PM THE FRIENDS OF THE DEDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENT: NOT YOUR USUAL BOOK SALE! 10 BOOKS A BAG / JUST $5 A BAG (organized by subject or genre) & A SPECIAL SALE SHELF OF CURRENT BEST SELLERS AT JUST $5 a Book! OUTSIDE THE MAIN LIBRARY …
Book Donation Drop Off – Friends of The Dedham Public Library
Book Donation Drop Off – Friends of The Dedham Public Library
DO YOU HAVE BOOKS YOU’D LIKE TO DONATE? The Friends of the Dedham Public Library would love to have them! Now Accepting Donations: the 1st and 3rd Saturday every month Drop off from 10-12 * Main Library. 43 Church Street Books Only – And Only in Excellent Condition Our book sales benefit the library! Thank …
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3 events,
Storytime With Ms. Laura
Storytime With Ms. Laura
Please join Ms. Laura for Storytime on Zoom every Monday! Let’s stay connected while we’re apart and read, dance, and have fun together! Participants will “shake their sillies out” to fun songs right from the comfort of their own home. This program is intended for children ages 0-5, with their caregiver.
Watercolor Painting Drop-In
Watercolor Painting Drop-In
Join us for an informal watercolor painting session any Monday afternoon! Following an Open Studio model, you can work on your paintings or paint along with Gianna. Although there won’t be formal instruction, it’s a perfect time to ask questions and simply explore all things Watercolor together. All levels welcome. Adults & Teens Please register through Eventbrite to receive …
Adulting 101
Adulting 101
Join staff and special guests as we navigate adulthood. Have you ever wanted to know How to apply for a job? Balance a checking account? Tie a Tie? Learn a trade? How about laundry? This and much more... We will be hosting a new segment the first Monday of every month beginning Monday, March 1st …
5 events,
Makerspace – Digital Art
Makerspace – Digital Art
Create digital art on your computer with free software! Start with a photo of a city, and turn it into a sci-fi landscape. Friday, June 11 @ 3:30pm Ages 10+.
Love Makes a Family Stories and Crafts (Outdoors at Main)
Love Makes a Family Stories and Crafts (Outdoors at Main)
Join the Dedham Public Library in celebrating Pride! These storytimes are designed for our younger patrons and their families, but older siblings are more than welcome to attend. Events will be held outdoors; masks and social distancing are still required. Please reach out to Meredith at with any questions.
Virtual Pride Month Storytimes
Virtual Pride Month Storytimes
Join us in celebrating Pride from the comfort of your home! These story times will feature the same books and themes as our live outdoor story times. Please register for these programs on Eventbrite. Reach out to Meredith at with any questions.
3 events,
LGBTQ+ Family Storytime
LGBTQ+ Family Storytime
Join us for a special storytime with stories featuring LGBTQ+ characters read by children of LGBTQ+ families! This event will be held on the front lawn of the Main Library at 43 Church Street, in Dedham. Are you interested in being a reader? Please email Julie at for more information!
Watercolor Classes for Adult Beginners
Watercolor Classes for Adult Beginners
Painting with Watercolors is a wonderful way to play with color and lose yourself in the moment. If you’d like to try it out, or are just beginning to dabble in it, join us in our virtual Zoom Studio through the Dedham Public Library! We’ll gather weekly, for 6 weeks, to inspire each other and …
Watercolor Classes for Adults: Intermediate
Watercolor Classes for Adults: Intermediate
Painting with Watercolors is a wonderful way to play with color and lose yourself in the moment. This class is for anyone who has painted with watercolors and wants to gain a better understanding and challenge themselves. *** If you are a beginner….. please register for our Beginners Class, from 5:00 to 6:00, on these …
2 events,
Music with Jonah
Music with Jonah
Join us every Thursday for live music and singing with Jonah, our Librarian for Youth and Teen Services. Some are sing-alongs, some have a little dancing, and others are just for listening.
Make Your Own Pride Buttons – Rain Date
Make Your Own Pride Buttons – Rain Date
Make your own Pride pins with our new button maker! You can use any of our pre-made designs or create your own design using our supplies. This program is designed for teens and young adults and is held in person and outdoors at the Endicott Branch of the Dedham Public Library, 257 Mount Vernon Street. …
1 event,
Story Time with Ms. Lisa
Story Time with Ms. Lisa
Come read, dance, sing and shake some instruments with Ms. Lisa! Fridays at 10:30 am.
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Storytime With Ms. Laura
Storytime With Ms. Laura
Please join Ms. Laura for Storytime on Zoom every Monday! Let’s stay connected while we’re apart and read, dance, and have fun together! Participants will “shake their sillies out” to fun songs right from the comfort of their own home. This program is intended for children ages 0-5, with their caregiver.
Watercolor Painting Drop-In
Watercolor Painting Drop-In
Join us for an informal watercolor painting session any Monday afternoon! Following an Open Studio model, you can work on your paintings or paint along with Gianna. Although there won’t be formal instruction, it’s a perfect time to ask questions and simply explore all things Watercolor together. All levels welcome. Adults & Teens Please register through Eventbrite to receive …
Journaling – Beyond Words
Journaling – Beyond Words
Join us on Zoom to learn some tips and tricks for building journaling into your life - as an amazing joy invoking tool! Journaling is a great way to record memories, thoughts, ideas & inspiration... a place to play, and play out all the possibilities. We will use text, drawing, collage, and a variety of …
3 events,
You are Fabulous! Stories and Crafts (Outdoors at Main)
You are Fabulous! Stories and Crafts (Outdoors at Main)
Join the Dedham Public Library in celebrating Pride! These storytimes are designed for our younger patrons and their families, but older siblings are more than welcome to attend. Events will be held outdoors; masks and social distancing are still required. Please reach out to Meredith at with any questions.
Virtual Pride Month Storytimes
Virtual Pride Month Storytimes
Join us in celebrating Pride from the comfort of your home! These story times will feature the same books and themes as our live outdoor story times. Please register for these programs on Eventbrite. Reach out to Meredith at with any questions.
Minecraft!
Minecraft!
The Dedham Public Library now offers its own private Minecraft Server for patrons aged 10 - 14. Our server supports Minecraft Java Edition (for PC/Mac), so unfortunately we cannot support other editions (such as Mobile or X-Box). The server is available weekly on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30, and requires registration at http://bit.ly/dplminecraft. And now for …
3 events,
Watercolor Classes for Adult Beginners
Watercolor Classes for Adult Beginners
Painting with Watercolors is a wonderful way to play with color and lose yourself in the moment. If you’d like to try it out, or are just beginning to dabble in it, join us in our virtual Zoom Studio through the Dedham Public Library! We’ll gather weekly, for 6 weeks, to inspire each other and …
Ukulele Wednesdays
Ukulele Wednesdays
Calling All Ukulele Players & Wanna Be Uke Players! Are you curious about playing with others in a no pressure situation, and advancing your skills? Would you like to explore some new songs? Join us on Zoom! We’ll practice chords, strums and play a variety of music together. If you are a new player, please …
Watercolor Classes for Adults: Intermediate
Watercolor Classes for Adults: Intermediate
Painting with Watercolors is a wonderful way to play with color and lose yourself in the moment. This class is for anyone who has painted with watercolors and wants to gain a better understanding and challenge themselves. *** If you are a beginner….. please register for our Beginners Class, from 5:00 to 6:00, on these …
2 events,
Music with Jonah
Music with Jonah
Join us every Thursday for live music and singing with Jonah, our Librarian for Youth and Teen Services. Some are sing-alongs, some have a little dancing, and others are just for listening.
Pride for Teens: Flower Crowns
Pride for Teens: Flower Crowns
Express yourself and celebrate what makes you YOU! Teens ages 13 and up are invited to join us to craft a colorful, unique flower crown all of their own. Supplies will be provided. Participants can register for this program on Eventbrite. Masks and social distancing will be required.
2 events,
Story Time with Ms. Lisa
Story Time with Ms. Lisa
Come read, dance, sing and shake some instruments with Ms. Lisa! Fridays at 10:30 am.
Stephano: The True Story of Shakespeare’s Shipwreck – Documentary Airing on Dedham TV
Stephano: The True Story of Shakespeare’s Shipwreck – Documentary Airing on Dedham TV
Join us for an airing of this documentary on Dedham TV, followed by a discussion, on a date that will be announced soon, with the creator and host, Andrew Buckley. Stephano: The True Story of Shakespeare’s Shipwreck. Two-time Emmy-nominated producer Andrew Giles Buckley and his crew are hot on the trail of Stephen Hopkins, a …
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3 events,
Storytime With Ms. Laura
Storytime With Ms. Laura
Please join Ms. Laura for Storytime on Zoom every Monday! Let’s stay connected while we’re apart and read, dance, and have fun together! Participants will “shake their sillies out” to fun songs right from the comfort of their own home. This program is intended for children ages 0-5, with their caregiver.
Watercolor Painting Drop-In
Watercolor Painting Drop-In
Join us for an informal watercolor painting session any Monday afternoon! Following an Open Studio model, you can work on your paintings or paint along with Gianna. Although there won’t be formal instruction, it’s a perfect time to ask questions and simply explore all things Watercolor together. All levels welcome. Adults & Teens Please register through Eventbrite to receive …
LGBTQ+ Basics and Beyond
LGBTQ+ Basics and Beyond
Dedham Public Library welcomes OUT MetroWest for a Pride Month presentation. This session will offer participants up-to-date vocabulary; answers to frequently asked questions about LGBTQ+ topics; and tools for effective allyship. This session is geared toward adults and teens but all are welcome. For more information about OUT MetroWest, see their website at outmetrowest.org.
4 events,
We Are Proud! Stories and Crafts (Outdoors at Endicott)
We Are Proud! Stories and Crafts (Outdoors at Endicott)
Join the Dedham Public Library in celebrating Pride! These storytimes are designed for our younger patrons and their families, but older siblings are more than welcome to attend. Events will be held outdoors; masks and social distancing are still required. Please reach out to Meredith at with any questions.
Virtual Pride Month Storytimes
Virtual Pride Month Storytimes
Join us in celebrating Pride from the comfort of your home! These story times will feature the same books and themes as our live outdoor story times. Please register for these programs on Eventbrite. Reach out to Meredith at with any questions.
Minecraft!
Minecraft!
The Dedham Public Library now offers its own private Minecraft Server for patrons aged 10 - 14. Our server supports Minecraft Java Edition (for PC/Mac), so unfortunately we cannot support other editions (such as Mobile or X-Box). The server is available weekly on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30, and requires registration at http://bit.ly/dplminecraft. And now for …
4 events,
Watercolor Classes for Adult Beginners
Watercolor Classes for Adult Beginners
Painting with Watercolors is a wonderful way to play with color and lose yourself in the moment. If you’d like to try it out, or are just beginning to dabble in it, join us in our virtual Zoom Studio through the Dedham Public Library! We’ll gather weekly, for 6 weeks, to inspire each other and …
History of PRIDE
History of PRIDE
Join Michael Venturiello with Christopher Street Tours for this virtual History of Pride presentation. We will discuss the history of the LGBTQ Rights Movement, including the "spark" of the modern Gay Rights Movement, the Stonewall Uprising, the first Pride events, and Pride over the past 50+ years. Michael is an NYC-based queer historian who has …
Fine Reading Book Club
Fine Reading Book Club
Join us for our Fine Reading Book Club. This month we will be reading Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen.
1 event,
Music with Jonah
Music with Jonah
Join us every Thursday for live music and singing with Jonah, our Librarian for Youth and Teen Services. Some are sing-alongs, some have a little dancing, and others are just for listening.
2 events,
Story Time with Ms. Lisa
Story Time with Ms. Lisa
Come read, dance, sing and shake some instruments with Ms. Lisa! Fridays at 10:30 am.
Stephano: The True Story of Shakespeare’s Shipwreck – Documentary Airing on Dedham TV
Stephano: The True Story of Shakespeare’s Shipwreck – Documentary Airing on Dedham TV
Join us for an airing of this documentary on Dedham TV, followed by a discussion, on a date that will be announced soon, with the creator and host, Andrew Buckley. Stephano: The True Story of Shakespeare’s Shipwreck. Two-time Emmy-nominated producer Andrew Giles Buckley and his crew are hot on the trail of Stephen Hopkins, a …
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2 events,
Summer Reading Kickoff!!
Summer Reading Kickoff!!
The Dedham Public Library is pleased to announce our 2021 Summer Reading Program! Please join us at the Main Library on Saturday, June 26 from 1-3 to sign-up for summer reading and learn about caterpillars in our outdoor caterpillar lab. Free ice cream will be provided to the first 150 registrants! People of all ages …
The Caterpillar Lab (In person & Outdoors!)
The Caterpillar Lab (In person & Outdoors!)
The Caterpillar Lab comes to the Dedham Public Library. Come meet some of the most amazing animals that live in and around New England (and also some humans who know a lot about them). See dozens of live examples, and learn about their fascinating and sometimes bizarre journey from tiny egg to full grown butterfly …
0 events,
3 events,
Storytime With Ms. Laura
Storytime With Ms. Laura
Please join Ms. Laura for Storytime on Zoom every Monday! Let’s stay connected while we’re apart and read, dance, and have fun together! Participants will “shake their sillies out” to fun songs right from the comfort of their own home. This program is intended for children ages 0-5, with their caregiver.
Watercolor Painting Drop-In
Watercolor Painting Drop-In
Join us for an informal watercolor painting session any Monday afternoon! Following an Open Studio model, you can work on your paintings or paint along with Gianna. Although there won’t be formal instruction, it’s a perfect time to ask questions and simply explore all things Watercolor together. All levels welcome. Adults & Teens Please register through Eventbrite to receive …
BYOB YA Book Group
BYOB YA Book Group
BYOB is a unique take on your classic book group. Each member is encouraged to bring their own book based on a theme to discuss with the group. These can be books you loved, current reads, or just something that stuck in your mind that you want to parse out with a group of fellow …
1 event,
Minecraft!
Minecraft!
The Dedham Public Library now offers its own private Minecraft Server for patrons aged 10 - 14. Our server supports Minecraft Java Edition (for PC/Mac), so unfortunately we cannot support other editions (such as Mobile or X-Box). The server is available weekly on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30, and requires registration at http://bit.ly/dplminecraft. And now for …
4 events,
Watercolor Classes for Adult Beginners
Watercolor Classes for Adult Beginners
Painting with Watercolors is a wonderful way to play with color and lose yourself in the moment. If you’d like to try it out, or are just beginning to dabble in it, join us in our virtual Zoom Studio through the Dedham Public Library! We’ll gather weekly, for 6 weeks, to inspire each other and …
Ukulele Wednesdays
Ukulele Wednesdays
Calling All Ukulele Players & Wanna Be Uke Players! Are you curious about playing with others in a no pressure situation, and advancing your skills? Would you like to explore some new songs? Join us on Zoom! We’ll practice chords, strums and play a variety of music together. If you are a new player, please …
BYOB Book Group
BYOB Book Group
BYOB is a unique take on your classic book group. Each member is encouraged to bring their own book based on a theme to discuss with the group. These can be books you loved, current reads, or just something that stuck in your mind that you want to parse out with a group of fellow …
2 events,
Music with Jonah
Music with Jonah
Join us every Thursday for live music and singing with Jonah, our Librarian for Youth and Teen Services. Some are sing-alongs, some have a little dancing, and others are just for listening.
Common Sense Chess
Common Sense Chess
Love Chess? Looking for a family friendly way to improve your game, or just enjoy yourself with fellow enthusiasts? Come join Joe Martin of Common Sense Chess as we explore the "Game of Kings" in a low-stress, high-fun environment! No experience necessary, all strengths welcome!
4 events,
Story Time with Ms. Lisa
Story Time with Ms. Lisa
Come read, dance, sing and shake some instruments with Ms. Lisa! Fridays at 10:30 am.
Reptiles Rock!
Reptiles Rock!
The Dedham Public Library is pleased to announce a live reptile show! Rainforest Reptile Shows’ one in a million hands on traveling animal shows engages kids of all ages. You will have the chance to come into direct contact with our live reptiles, artifacts, and their incredible stories. Learn how many of these fascinating animals have adapted …
Digital Makerspace for Teens and Tweens
Digital Makerspace for Teens and Tweens
No 3d software needed! Use editing tricks and forced perspective to turn a photo into a Microworld as we continue our Teen Digital Makerspace program. Our software works best with desktop/laptop computers but still functions fine on a tablet.