You’re never too young for the library! This program is designed specifically for children 2 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and safely socialize with each other. Register on Eventbrite. Email DedhamLibraryYouth@minlib.net with any questions. This program will be held outdoors; in the event of inclement weather, we'll meet inside in the Children's …
This summer is all about catching the waves of the oceans! Join us each week for a preschool aged storytime and craft designed to mirror the library's 2022 Summer Reading Program. Register for these events on Eventbrite. Email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
This summer is all about catching the waves of the oceans! Join us each week for a preschool aged storytime and craft designed to mirror the library's 2022 Summer Reading Program. Register for these events on Eventbrite. Email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
Join the Dedham Public Library and Blue Bunny staff along with Dedham Police Officers to hear fun and informative stories that focus on safety and teach children valuable lessons. The wonderful staff will provide materials for a craft for the children to take home.
Join the Endicott Staff for a game of Monopoly, Scrabble or Chutes & Ladders with your friends and family. You can also bring your own board games. It's the perfect excuse to get out of the house for a fun game night!
You're invited to spend the day visiting Minuteman Libraries! Go to as many as you can during the day, find the specified items in each library, take pictures with them and earn prizes (a 21st century scavenger hunt!). Post your pics, tag the libraries #mlncrawl2022. *See the flyer for details: https://bit.ly/mln-crawl-2022
Let's read, sing, and dance together! Storytime will be inside the library at our Endicott Location.
Legacy Littles welcomes the Dedham Public Library to The Legacy Place Green for storytime and arts & crafts! Each week will feature a different theme and creative craft best suited for kids ages 3-7. Participants will also be able to sign-up for Library cards at the event! This event is free, but sign-up is required …
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Look for the Library at the Dedham Farmers Market! Sign up for a library card, learn about programs and services, and get to know library staff members! The Farmers Market runs Wednesdays, June 15th through October 26th from 1-5 p.m. at the First Church lawn (670 High St).
Have you ever thought "I really like sushi, but I wish it were made of candy"? If so, this is the program for you. We will use rice crispy treats, Swedish fish, and other candies to create your own dessert sushi. Please let us know of any allergies when you register. For ages 10-18.
The Board of Library Trustees generally meet on the first Thursday of the month. Meeting details, including agenda, are posted to the Town of Dedham's website at least 48 hours in advance.
The Film Noir Club presents Murder, My Sweet starring Dick Powell, Claire Trevor and Anne Shirley.
Hands-on learning is the best kind! The Dedham Public Library is pleased to host STEMSpark's interactive program "Animal Adaptations", a fun and engaging event perfect for kids in K-5th grade. Environmental science and engineering come together to inspire creative problem solving to help clean up and save our oceans! Space is limited so registration is REQUIRED for this …
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Hands on play is the best kind of play! Join us on the lawn outside the Main Library every Friday morning for sensory play time perfect for infants and toddlers. No registration is required. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
Super Awesome Fun Time is back! Join us on the lawn outside every Friday afternoon for hands-on group fun and sensory free play. This program is great for kids aged 5-10 and their grown ups. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
Get started creating digital art! Learn to create images and manipulate photos using Photopea, a free (and web based) alternative to expensive software like photoshop. Make your own sunset and ride off into it. For ages 12+
Join us every Monday 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.
Reading is more fun when your book buddy is a dog! Klaus is a certified therapy dog who loves pats and stories; he's the perfect audience for children to practice reading out loud to! Join us on select Monday afternoons at 4:00PM at the Main library to read to Klaus. Klaus and his handler come to us from the nonprofit organization DogB.O.N.E.S. Register for …
Join us for our Path to Knowledge Book Group This month we will be discussing The Last Emperor of Mexico by Edward Shawcross. Be sure to register on Eventbrite to receive your Zoom link.
You’re never too young for the library! This program is designed specifically for children 2 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and safely socialize with each other. Register on Eventbrite. Email DedhamLibraryYouth@minlib.net with any questions. This program will be held outdoors; in the event of inclement weather, we'll meet inside in the Children's …
This summer is all about catching the waves of the oceans! Join us each week for a preschool aged storytime and craft designed to mirror the library's 2022 Summer Reading Program. Register for these events on Eventbrite. Email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
This summer is all about catching the waves of the oceans! Join us each week for a preschool aged storytime and craft designed to mirror the library's 2022 Summer Reading Program. Register for these events on Eventbrite. Email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
Join the Endicott Staff for a game of Monopoly, Scrabble or Chutes & Ladders with your friends and family. You can also bring your own board games. It's the perfect excuse to get out of the house for a fun game night!
Let's read, sing, and dance together! Storytime will be inside the library at our Endicott Location.
All children who are entering Kindergarten in the fall are invited to come to this special Storywalk at the Main Branch of the Dedham Public Library. Let's get excited about going to Kindergarten together! Each future Kindergartener will get a surprise! Parents will leave with tips on making a smooth transition. Space is limited. Registration …
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Look for the Library at the Dedham Farmers Market! Sign up for a library card, learn about programs and services, and get to know library staff members! The Farmers Market runs Wednesdays, June 15th through October 26th from 1-5 p.m. at the First Church lawn (670 High St).
National touring musician Music at the Blissful (Evan Haller) comes to the Dedham Public Library on August 11th for a fun filled, interactive, movement packed music experience for the whole family! Come join the fun as we sing, jump, shake, laugh and go slow and fast with Music at The Blissful. Playing featured songs off his new album, "Oh …
Join us at the Main Library for our LGBT+ Book Group! Each month we will read a title featuring characters/people, themes, or subjects that fall under the broader LGBT+ umbrella. For our fourth meeting we'll be reading Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peterst. Books can be picked up behind the circulation desk. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
Hands on play is the best kind of play! Join us on the lawn outside the Main Library every Friday morning for sensory play time perfect for infants and toddlers. No registration is required. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
Super Awesome Fun Time is back! Join us on the lawn outside every Friday afternoon for hands-on group fun and sensory free play. This program is great for kids aged 5-10 and their grown ups. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
Get started creating digital art! Learn to create images and manipulate photos using Photopea, a free (and web based) alternative to expensive software like photoshop. Make your own sunset and ride off into it. For ages 12+
Join us every Monday 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.
You’re never too young for the library! This program is designed specifically for children 2 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and safely socialize with each other. Register on Eventbrite. Email DedhamLibraryYouth@minlib.net with any questions. This program will be held outdoors; in the event of inclement weather, we'll meet inside in the Children's …
 Back to School Party!  Join the DPL as we get ready for another school year! We'll send summer off with free ice cream, a storytime featuring special guest reader Mya Leonardo (this year's Miss Norfolk County!), crafts, and a free backpack giveaway. Each backpack will be filled with school supplies; supplies are limited and will …
Join the Endicott Staff for a game of Monopoly, Scrabble or Chutes & Ladders with your friends and family. You can also bring your own board games. It's the perfect excuse to get out of the house for a fun game night!
Let's read, sing, and dance together! Storytime will be inside the library at our Endicott Location.
Come to the Endicott Library and join us for a Teddy Bear Picnic! Don't forget your teddy bear and a blanket!
Look for the Library at the Dedham Farmers Market! Sign up for a library card, learn about programs and services, and get to know library staff members! The Farmers Market runs Wednesdays, June 15th through October 26th from 1-5 p.m. at the First Church lawn (670 High St).
Please join us for this month's musical adventures, featuring music from the 'Fabulous 50's', including several Elvis pieces!  Find out why Pachelbel was the true "King of Rock", and Mozart was the Elvis of his day - shaking things up!  Michael will also re-do Peace Piece and Unforgettable but they will sound completely different as they are mashed with other songs. If you haven't heard Michael's amazing mash-ups before, …
Keeping an Art or Visual Journal is a wonderful way to support your art practice or simply settle a busy mind and relieve stress All you really need to begin is paper and a pen/pencil. We will meet weekly to learn about and develop ways in which we can inhabit our journals, making them places …
The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Come enjoy refreshments, make new friends, and participate in a fun, failure-free activity. A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance. Join us as dance movement therapist, Donna Newman-Bluestein, invites us to …
Hands on play is the best kind of play! Join us on the lawn outside the Main Library every Friday morning for sensory play time perfect for infants and toddlers. No registration is required. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
Join us on Fridays, at the Main Library or online, to play with knitting, crocheting, sewing, needle-felting, book-making, art journaling, beading, origami, whatever...!  Start a new project or work on a current one. Bring tips, ideas, and news, as well as questions. All are welcome! Be part of the long lineage of crafters who have gathered in …
Get started creating digital art! Learn to create images and manipulate photos using Photopea, a free (and web based) alternative to expensive software like photoshop. Make your own sunset and ride off into it. For ages 12+
Join us every Monday 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.
Painting with Watercolors is a wonderful way to play with color and lose yourself in the moment. Whether you are just beginning to explore watercolor, or have been painting a while, we aim to gain a better understanding of this amazing medium and challenge ourselves in the process. Although these classes are not geared toward …
Reading is more fun when your book buddy is a dog! Klaus is a certified therapy dog who loves pats and stories; he's the perfect audience for children to practice reading out loud to! Join us on select Monday afternoons at 4:00PM at the Main library to read to Klaus. Klaus and his handler come to us from the nonprofit organization DogB.O.N.E.S. Register for …
Join us on Zoom to discuss Jerome K. Jerome's book 3 Men in a Boat. Jerome's masterpiece of British humor was published in 1889 and is the humorous story of...3 men in a boat (plus a dog!)Â
You’re never too young for the library! This program is designed specifically for children 2 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and safely socialize with each other. Register on Eventbrite. Email DedhamLibraryYouth@minlib.net with any questions. This program will be held outdoors; in the event of inclement weather, we'll meet inside in the Children's …
Join Ms. Marsha outside at the Endicott Branch of the Dedham Public Library as we celebrate the end of summer! We will sing, dance, and make a wonderful craft as we say goodbye to summer together. This program is for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. Space is limited. Registration required! http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej90ku2w5c316464&llr=npijo9cab
Have you ever wanted to make your own books?  Join us for this series and you'll be surprised at how easy it is to create books that can be used for sketching, painting, journaling, gardening notes, nature or travel journals, cartooning.... the sky's the limit! During our 5 classes together we will learn all the basic techniques …
Join the Endicott Staff for a game of Monopoly, Scrabble or Chutes & Ladders with your friends and family. You can also bring your own board games. It's the perfect excuse to get out of the house for a fun game night!
Let's read, sing, and dance together! Storytime will be inside the library at our Endicott Location.
Look for the Library at the Dedham Farmers Market! Sign up for a library card, learn about programs and services, and get to know library staff members! The Farmers Market runs Wednesdays, June 15th through October 26th from 1-5 p.m. at the First Church lawn (670 High St).
Keeping an Art or Visual Journal is a wonderful way to support your art practice or simply settle a busy mind and relieve stress All you really need to begin is paper and a pen/pencil. We will meet weekly to learn about and develop ways in which we can inhabit our journals, making them places …
Celebrating Dedham's cultures, the community is invited to enjoy performances by Sista Dee Reggae/Steel Drum Band, Veronica Robles and her all-female mariachi band, and the Folk Art Center of New England while dining on food from local vendors, including Orchid 7. The DPL will have a table to register folks for library cards, free giveaways, and …
Hands on play is the best kind of play! Join us on the lawn outside the Main Library every Friday morning for sensory play time perfect for infants and toddlers. No registration is required. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
Join us on Fridays, at the Main Library or online, to play with knitting, crocheting, sewing, needle-felting, book-making, art journaling, beading, origami, whatever...!  Start a new project or work on a current one. Bring tips, ideas, and news, as well as questions. All are welcome! Be part of the long lineage of crafters who have gathered in …
Get started creating digital art! Learn to create images and manipulate photos using Photopea, a free (and web based) alternative to expensive software like photoshop. Make your own sunset and ride off into it. For ages 12+
Join us every Monday 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.
Painting with Watercolors is a wonderful way to play with color and lose yourself in the moment. Whether you are just beginning to explore watercolor, or have been painting a while, we aim to gain a better understanding of this amazing medium and challenge ourselves in the process. Although these classes are not geared toward …
You’re never too young for the library! This program is designed specifically for children 2 and under and their caregivers. We'll sing songs, read books, and safely socialize with each other. Register on Eventbrite. Email DedhamLibraryYouth@minlib.net with any questions. This program will be held outdoors; in the event of inclement weather, we'll meet inside in the Children's …
Have you ever wanted to make your own books?  Join us for this series and you'll be surprised at how easy it is to create books that can be used for sketching, painting, journaling, gardening notes, nature or travel journals, cartooning.... the sky's the limit! During our 5 classes together we will learn all the basic techniques …
Join the Endicott Staff for a game of Monopoly, Scrabble or Chutes & Ladders with your friends and family. You can also bring your own board games. It's the perfect excuse to get out of the house for a fun game night!
Let's read, sing, and dance together! Storytime will be inside the library at our Endicott Location.
Look for the Library at the Dedham Farmers Market! Sign up for a library card, learn about programs and services, and get to know library staff members! The Farmers Market runs Wednesdays, June 15th through October 26th from 1-5 p.m. at the First Church lawn (670 High St).
Keeping an Art or Visual Journal is a wonderful way to support your art practice or simply settle a busy mind and relieve stress All you really need to begin is paper and a pen/pencil. We will meet weekly to learn about and develop ways in which we can inhabit our journals, making them places …
Hands on play is the best kind of play! Join us on the lawn outside the Main Library every Friday morning for sensory play time perfect for infants and toddlers. No registration is required. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
Join us on Fridays, at the Main Library or online, to play with knitting, crocheting, sewing, needle-felting, book-making, art journaling, beading, origami, whatever...!  Start a new project or work on a current one. Bring tips, ideas, and news, as well as questions. All are welcome! Be part of the long lineage of crafters who have gathered in …
Get started creating digital art! Learn to create images and manipulate photos using Photopea, a free (and web based) alternative to expensive software like photoshop. Make your own sunset and ride off into it. For ages 12+