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AAPI Heritage Month Storytime
AAPI Heritage Month Storytime
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us each Tuesday as we celebrate the voices, lives, and stories of our global AAPI community through books and crafts. Please email  with any questions.
AAPI Heritage Month Storytime
AAPI Heritage Month Storytime
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us each Tuesday as we celebrate the voices, lives, and stories of our global AAPI community through books and crafts. Please email  with any questions.
5 events,
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Let's read, sing, and dance together! Storytime will be inside the library at our Endicott Location.
Art Journaling – Drawing from Life
Art Journaling – Drawing from Life
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 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 of …
DPL Sci-Fi Book Club
DPL Sci-Fi Book Club
Oye, Beltalowda! Strap into your crash couch, fire up the tightbeam, and look out for the doors and corners. No idea what any of that means? You will. Join us as we binge read the entirety of the greatest contemporary sci-fi epic. Pick up book 1, Leviathan Wakes, at the circulation desk. For ages 14+
Whatever Book Club
Whatever Book Club
Read what you like! Tell us about it! Convince us to read it or maybe warn us not to. This is a place to discuss the books you have chosen to read, not the ones assigned to you. All genres welcome!
LGBTQ+ Author Panel
LGBTQ+ Author Panel
Join us as we kick off Pride Month with a conversation with mega-superstar authors Emery Lee (e/eir), Timothy Janovsky (he/him), Katee Robert (she/her), and Olivia Waite (she/her) as they talk about their books, writing process, and how they connect with the LGBTQ+ community with their words and stories. You can purchase signed books from any …
3 events,
Basic Skills Storytime with Ms. Marsha!
Basic Skills Storytime with Ms. Marsha!
 Join Ms. Marsha at the Dedham Public Library for Basic Skills Story Time! Each week we will have stories, songs, and a craft aligned with a basic skill. We will focus on skills such as numbers, letters, color, shapes, feelings, sharing and making friends. We will have stories, songs, and a simple craft. We will …
Tech Drop-In
Tech Drop-In
Drop by during these dedicated hours and have one-on-one time with the Technology Librarian, Megan, with any of your technology needs. This includes, but is not limited to, computers, smart phones, tablets, 3D printing, and applications (apps). This is in person, on a first come first served basis.
Rest & Digest: 3 Keys to Better Sleep
Rest & Digest: 3 Keys to Better Sleep
Struggling with your sleep? Digestion out of whack? After this interactive workshop, you'll walk away knowing: The common causes of poor sleep and digestion, foods that promote sleep, breathing and relaxation practices for improved digestion and sleep, and movements and stretches that support sleep and gut health. This workshop is for you if you want …
5 events,
Friday Morning Nature Walks
Friday Morning Nature Walks
Join us for an early morning leisurely walk, at Wilson Mountain, to identify signs of Spring, practice bird identification, and learn about local flora and fauna. This is also a perfect opportunity to do some nature journaling, photography, or share some poetry..... Meet at the Parking Lot of Wilson Mountain Reservation at 6:45am. We will start our …
Toddler Sensory Time
Toddler Sensory Time
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 with any questions.
Fiber Fridays… with friends!
Fiber Fridays… with friends!
Join us on Fridays, at the Main Library or online, to play with knitting, crocheting, sewing, needlework, whatever!  Start a new project or work on a current one. Bring tips, ideas, and projects, as well as questions. Be part of the long lineage of crafters who've gathered in circles to share their techniques, as well as stories. Bring …
Fabulous Funtastic Fridays
Fabulous Funtastic Fridays
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 with any questions.
Digital Makerspace for Teens and Tweens
Digital Makerspace for Teens and Tweens
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+
0 events,
0 events,
5 events,
Tech Drop-In
Tech Drop-In
Drop by during these dedicated hours and have one-on-one time with the Technology Librarian, Megan, with any of your technology needs. This includes, but is not limited to, computers, smart phones, tablets, 3D printing, and applications (apps). This is in person, on a first come first served basis
Watercolor Painting for Adults
Watercolor Painting for Adults
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 …
Drop in Crafts for Kids!
Drop in Crafts for Kids!
Join us at the Endicott Branch every Monday for some fun crafts! No registration required.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Read to a Therapy Dog
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 …
Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens – Gardening Series
Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens – Gardening Series
Join the DPL and Blackstone Gardens for a series. 05/16 Container Gardening 6-7pm 05/23 Companion Planting 6-7pm 06/06 Sustainable Gardening 6-7pm 06/20 Hydroponics 6-7pm
2 events,
Preschool Pride Storytime
Preschool Pride Storytime
It's time to celebrate Pride! Join us every Tuesday in June for stories and crafts that focus on the beauty and joy of love in all its forms. Please email  with any questions.
2 events,
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Let's read, sing, and dance together! Storytime will be inside the library at our Endicott Location.
Art Journaling – Drawing from Life
Art Journaling – Drawing from Life
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 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 of …
2 events,
Basic Skills Storytime with Ms. Marsha!
Basic Skills Storytime with Ms. Marsha!
 Join Ms. Marsha at the Dedham Public Library for Basic Skills Story Time! Each week we will have stories, songs, and a craft aligned with a basic skill. We will focus on skills such as numbers, letters, color, shapes, feelings, sharing and making friends. We will have stories, songs, and a simple craft. We will …
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
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.
5 events,
Friday Morning Nature Walks
Friday Morning Nature Walks
Join us for an early morning leisurely walk, at Wilson Mountain, to identify signs of Spring, practice bird identification, and learn about local flora and fauna. This is also a perfect opportunity to do some nature journaling, photography, or share some poetry..... Meet at the Parking Lot of Wilson Mountain Reservation at 6:45am. We will start our …
Toddler Sensory Time
Toddler Sensory Time
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 with any questions.
Fiber Fridays… with friends!
Fiber Fridays… with friends!
Join us on Fridays, at the Main Library or online, to play with knitting, crocheting, sewing, needlework, whatever!  Start a new project or work on a current one. Bring tips, ideas, and projects, as well as questions. Be part of the long lineage of crafters who've gathered in circles to share their techniques, as well as stories. Bring …
Fabulous Funtastic Fridays
Fabulous Funtastic Fridays
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 with any questions.
Digital Makerspace for Teens and Tweens
Digital Makerspace for Teens and Tweens
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+
2 events,
Intro to Irish Dancing for Kids
Intro to Irish Dancing for Kids
Irish dance is fun for everyone! Join the Dedham Public Library and Miss Lisa Chaplin-McAllister from the O'Shea Chaplin Academy of Irish Dance for an introductory class perfect for children ages 4 and up. Participants should wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in. Please register in advance for this class as space is …
0 events,
2 events,
Watercolor Painting for Adults
Watercolor Painting for Adults
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 …
Drop in Crafts for Kids!
Drop in Crafts for Kids!
Join us at the Endicott Branch every Monday for some fun crafts! No registration required.
2 events,
Preschool Pride Storytime
Preschool Pride Storytime
It's time to celebrate Pride! Join us every Tuesday in June for stories and crafts that focus on the beauty and joy of love in all its forms. Please email  with any questions.
Preschool Pride Storytime
Preschool Pride Storytime
It's time to celebrate Pride! Join us every Tuesday in June for stories and crafts that focus on the beauty and joy of love in all its forms. Please email  with any questions.
2 events,
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Let's read, sing, and dance together! Storytime will be inside the library at our Endicott Location.
Art Journaling – Drawing from Life
Art Journaling – Drawing from Life
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 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 of …
2 events,
Pride Family Storytime
Pride Family Storytime
Join us for a special Pride family storytime with books read by LGBTQ+ members of our own community! This program is perfect for patrons of all ages as we celebrate the freedom to be ourselves and love who we love. Are you interested in being a volunteer reader? Please fill out this short form here or email …
Tech Drop-In
Tech Drop-In
Drop by during these dedicated hours and have one-on-one time with the Technology Librarian, Megan, with any of your technology needs. This includes, but is not limited to, computers, smart phones, tablets, 3D printing, and applications (apps). This is in person, on a first come first served basis.
5 events,
Friday Morning Nature Walks
Friday Morning Nature Walks
Join us for an early morning leisurely walk, at Wilson Mountain, to identify signs of Spring, practice bird identification, and learn about local flora and fauna. This is also a perfect opportunity to do some nature journaling, photography, or share some poetry..... Meet at the Parking Lot of Wilson Mountain Reservation at 6:45am. We will start our …
Toddler Sensory Time
Toddler Sensory Time
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 with any questions.
Fiber Fridays… with friends!
Fiber Fridays… with friends!
Join us on Fridays, at the Main Library or online, to play with knitting, crocheting, sewing, needlework, whatever!  Start a new project or work on a current one. Bring tips, ideas, and projects, as well as questions. Be part of the long lineage of crafters who've gathered in circles to share their techniques, as well as stories. Bring …
Fabulous Funtastic Fridays
Fabulous Funtastic Fridays
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 with any questions.
Digital Makerspace for Teens and Tweens
Digital Makerspace for Teens and Tweens
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+
0 events,
3 events,
Drop in Crafts for Kids!
Drop in Crafts for Kids!
Join us at the Endicott Branch every Monday for some fun crafts! No registration required.
Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens – Gardening Series
Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens – Gardening Series
Join the DPL and Blackstone Gardens for a series. 05/16 Container Gardening 6-7pm 05/23 Companion Planting 6-7pm 06/06 Sustainable Gardening 6-7pm 06/20 Hydroponics 6-7pm
3 events,
Preschool Pride Storytime
Preschool Pride Storytime
It's time to celebrate Pride! Join us every Tuesday in June for stories and crafts that focus on the beauty and joy of love in all its forms. Please email  with any questions.
Preschool Pride Storytime
Preschool Pride Storytime
It's time to celebrate Pride! Join us every Tuesday in June for stories and crafts that focus on the beauty and joy of love in all its forms. Please email  with any questions.
2 events,
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Let's read, sing, and dance together! Storytime will be inside the library at our Endicott Location.
Art Journaling – Drawing from Life
Art Journaling – Drawing from Life
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 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 of …
0 events,
4 events,
Toddler Sensory Time
Toddler Sensory Time
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 with any questions.
Fiber Fridays… with friends!
Fiber Fridays… with friends!
Join us on Fridays, at the Main Library or online, to play with knitting, crocheting, sewing, needlework, whatever!  Start a new project or work on a current one. Bring tips, ideas, and projects, as well as questions. Be part of the long lineage of crafters who've gathered in circles to share their techniques, as well as stories. Bring …
Fabulous Funtastic Fridays
Fabulous Funtastic Fridays
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 with any questions.
Digital Makerspace for Teens and Tweens
Digital Makerspace for Teens and Tweens
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+
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Drop in Crafts for Kids!
Drop in Crafts for Kids!
Join us at the Endicott Branch every Monday for some fun crafts! No registration required.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Read to a Therapy Dog
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 …
3 events,
Preschool Pride Storytime
Preschool Pride Storytime
It's time to celebrate Pride! Join us every Tuesday in June for stories and crafts that focus on the beauty and joy of love in all its forms. Please email  with any questions.
Preschool Pride Storytime
Preschool Pride Storytime
It's time to celebrate Pride! Join us every Tuesday in June for stories and crafts that focus on the beauty and joy of love in all its forms. Please email  with any questions.
Christopher Street Tours presents: Gay Liberation & the LBGTQ+ Rights Movement
Christopher Street Tours presents: Gay Liberation & the LBGTQ+ Rights Movement
Join the DPL and Michael Venturiello, NYC based queer historian and founder of Christopher Street Tours, for his presentation Gay Liberation & the LBGTQ+ Rights Movement: Similarities and Differences Across Generations. This 45-minute presentation discusses the similarities and differences across the fight for LGBTQ rights across generations. We’ll discuss the roots of the Gay Liberation …
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1 event,
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Let's read, sing, and dance together! Storytime will be inside the library at our Endicott Location.
1 event,
Local Author Panel: Writing for the LGBTQ+ Community
Local Author Panel: Writing for the LGBTQ+ Community
Local authors are the backbone of the writing community and those writing within and for the LGBTQ+ community are especially important. Join us for a conversation with Bren Bataclan, Anna Burke, Federico Erebia, Jane C. Esther, and Sarah Jean Horwitz as they discuss their books, their writing, and the impact they have on readers of …
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1 event,
Digital Makerspace for Teens and Tweens
Digital Makerspace for Teens and Tweens
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+