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Music with Jonah
Music with Jonah
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.
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Watercolor Painting – Adults
Watercolor Painting – 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 …
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Wooden Spoon Carving – 4-Part Series
Wooden Spoon Carving – 4-Part Series
Have you ever wanted to carve a wooden spoon? It's the perfect time to give it a try! No experience necessary. Using straight knives, curved knives, and gouges, we will explore wood carving with first timers & those with some experience as well. Please register as we are keeping this to a small group of …
3 events,
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Baby Time
Baby Time
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. Tuesdays Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions. This program will be held outdoors until temperatures cool, at which point we'll meet in the Children's Room.
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Preschool Storytime: Native American Heritage Month
Preschool Storytime: Native American Heritage Month
Preschool Storytime in November is celebrating Native American Heritage Month! Join us each week on Tuesdays for stories and crafts that feature and uplift the voices and experiences of Indigenous Americans.
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Preschool Storytime: Native American Heritage Month
Preschool Storytime: Native American Heritage Month
Preschool Storytime in November is celebrating Native American Heritage Month! Join us each week on Tuesdays for stories and crafts that feature and uplift the voices and experiences of Indigenous Americans. Register for these events on Eventbrite. Email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
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Storytime with Miss Lisa
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Join Miss Lisa every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:00am for stories and fun at The Endicott Branch!
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Art Journaling – drawing from life – In-Person and On-Line
Art Journaling – drawing from life – In-Person and On-Line
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 …
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T(w)een Writing Writing Workshop
T(w)een Writing Writing Workshop
A fun creative writing workshop for teens led by Gold Award Girl Scout candidate Alex! No experience necessary--just bring your favorite notebook, something to write with, and your imagination. Grades 6-9. Questions? Contact Brittany at btuttle.ddm@minlib.net or 781-751-9292.
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Navigating Manipulative Conversations
Navigating Manipulative Conversations
Join local authors and communication experts Robin Golinski and Dr. Dennis Becker for an hour-long presentation on: Identifying manipulative communication Knowing how to respond in the moment Dealing with backlash Copies of their book, Outwitting the Manipulator: Protecting Yourself in Real-Time, will be available for sale and signing. Find out more about navigating manipulative conversations by …
3 events,
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Toddler Sensory Playtime
Toddler Sensory Playtime
Hands on play is the best kind of play! Join inside the Main Library every Friday morning for sensory play time perfect for infants and toddlers. No registration is required. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
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Fiber (& Crafts) Fridays… with friends!
Fiber (& Crafts) Fridays… with friends!
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 you're working on! 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 …
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Crafts at Endicott
Crafts at Endicott
Drop in crafts for kids at The Endicott Branch Library. Come on in and create a masterpiece!
2 events,
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Let’s Make Mechanical Sculptures – Intro to Automata
Let’s Make Mechanical Sculptures – Intro to Automata
Working with simple materials, you will learn about, and create mechanical sculptures that will delight and amaze you and your friends! Join us for one or both days. Open to Adults & Teens Please register through eventbrite - space is limited. Contact Gianna if you have any questions: GBird@minlib.net
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Friends of the Library – Book Donation Drop-off
Friends of the Library – Book Donation Drop-off
Donations of books for the Friends of the Library book sales are accepted on the first and third Saturdays of the month between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 noon at the Main Library. Books should be in like-new or gift-giving condition, with no torn pages, stained covers, or outdated information.
0 events,
3 events,
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Music with Jonah
Music with Jonah
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.
-
Watercolor Painting – Adults
Watercolor Painting – 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 …
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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 …
4 events,
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Baby Time
Baby Time
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. Tuesdays Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions. This program will be held outdoors until temperatures cool, at which point we'll meet in the Children's Room.
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PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
The winter season is the perfect time to share what we have with those around us! Join us each Tuesday in December at 11 AM or 2:30 PM for stories and crafts that celebrate the joy of giving and the spirit of sharing. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
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PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
The winter season is the perfect time to share what we have with those around us! Join us each Tuesday in December at 11AM or 2:30PM for stories and crafts that celebrate the joy of giving and the spirit of sharing. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
4 events,
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Storytime with Miss Lisa
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Join Miss Lisa every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:00am for stories and fun at The Endicott Branch!
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Art Journaling – drawing from life – In-Person
Art Journaling – drawing from life – In-Person
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 …
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Author Talk with Aimee Murphy
Author Talk with Aimee Murphy
Aimee Murphy will be discussing her book Rehumanize: A Vision to Secure Human Rights for All. The book addresses the question of who deserves human rights and how this question shapes ourselves and the nation. Aimee Murphy is the founder of Rehumanize International, a non-partisan, secular organization dedicated to bringing an end to all aggressive …
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Duct Tape Wallets
Duct Tape Wallets
What has a light side and a dark side and holds the universe together? No, not the Force - It's Duct Tape! Call it Duck Tape if you like, we don't judge. Among its infinite uses, duct tape can be used to make wallets, bracelets, bookmarks, and more. Learn to make all sorts of useful …
2 events,
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Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe
The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Enjoy a light lunch, make new friends, and participate in a fun, failure-free activity. Dance movement therapist Donna Newman-Bluestein invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music as we …
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T(w)een Writing Writing Workshop
T(w)een Writing Writing Workshop
A fun creative writing workshop for teens led by Gold Award Girl Scout candidate Alex! No experience necessary--just bring your favorite notebook, something to write with, and your imagination. Grades 6-9. Questions? Contact Brittany at btuttle.ddm@minlib.net or 781-751-9292.
3 events,
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Toddler Sensory Playtime
Toddler Sensory Playtime
Hands on play is the best kind of play! Join inside the Main Library every Friday morning for sensory play time perfect for infants and toddlers. No registration is required. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
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Fiber (& Crafts) Fridays… with friends!
Fiber (& Crafts) Fridays… with friends!
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 you're working on! 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 …
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Crafts at Endicott
Crafts at Endicott
Drop in crafts for kids at The Endicott Branch Library. Come on in and create a masterpiece!
2 events,
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Kid’s Craft Fair!
Kid’s Craft Fair!
Stop by the Children’s Room on Saturday Dec, 10th and support our local crafters. This is a perfect place to pick up some small gifts for yourself or your loved ones! Reach out to Mstokes@minlib.net with any questions.
1 event,
Library Closed
The circulation desk will be painted December 10th and 11th, the Endicott Branch will be closed on Sunday, December 11th.
3 events,
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Music with Jonah
Music with Jonah
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.
-
Watercolor Painting – Adults
Watercolor Painting – 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 …
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Duct Tape Wallets
Duct Tape Wallets
What has a light side and a dark side and holds the universe together? No, not the Force - It's Duct Tape! Call it Duck Tape if you like, we don't judge. Among its infinite uses, duct tape can be used to make wallets, bracelets, bookmarks, and more. Learn to make all sorts of useful …
4 events,
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Baby Time
Baby Time
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. Tuesdays Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions. This program will be held outdoors until temperatures cool, at which point we'll meet in the Children's Room.
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PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
The winter season is the perfect time to share what we have with those around us! Join us each Tuesday in December at 11 AM or 2:30 PM for stories and crafts that celebrate the joy of giving and the spirit of sharing. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
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PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
The winter season is the perfect time to share what we have with those around us! Join us each Tuesday in December at 11AM or 2:30PM for stories and crafts that celebrate the joy of giving and the spirit of sharing. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
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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 and location, are posted to the Town of Dedham's website at least 48 hours in advance.
1 event,
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Storytime with Miss Lisa
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Join Miss Lisa every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:00am for stories and fun at The Endicott Branch!
2 events,
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T(w)een Writing Writing Workshop
T(w)een Writing Writing Workshop
A fun creative writing workshop for teens led by Gold Award Girl Scout candidate Alex! No experience necessary--just bring your favorite notebook, something to write with, and your imagination. Grades 6-9. Questions? Contact Brittany at btuttle.ddm@minlib.net or 781-751-9292.
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LGBT+ Book Group
LGBT+ Book Group
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 next meeting we'll be reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Books can be picked up behind the circulation …
4 events,
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Toddler Sensory Playtime
Toddler Sensory Playtime
Hands on play is the best kind of play! Join inside the Main Library every Friday morning for sensory play time perfect for infants and toddlers. No registration is required. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
-
Fiber (& Crafts) Fridays… with friends!
Fiber (& Crafts) Fridays… with friends!
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 you're working on! 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 …
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Crafts at Endicott
Crafts at Endicott
Drop in crafts for kids at The Endicott Branch Library. Come on in and create a masterpiece!
1 event,
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Friends of the Library – Book Donation Drop-off
Friends of the Library – Book Donation Drop-off
Donations of books for the Friends of the Library book sales are accepted on the first and third Saturdays of the month between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 noon at the Main Library. Books should be in like-new or gift-giving condition, with no torn pages, stained covers, or outdated information.
0 events,
3 events,
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Music with Jonah
Music with Jonah
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.
-
Watercolor Painting – Adults
Watercolor Painting – 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 …
-
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 …
5 events,
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Baby Time
Baby Time
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. Tuesdays Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions. This program will be held outdoors until temperatures cool, at which point we'll meet in the Children's Room.
-
PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
The winter season is the perfect time to share what we have with those around us! Join us each Tuesday in December at 11 AM or 2:30 PM for stories and crafts that celebrate the joy of giving and the spirit of sharing. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
-
PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
The winter season is the perfect time to share what we have with those around us! Join us each Tuesday in December at 11AM or 2:30PM for stories and crafts that celebrate the joy of giving and the spirit of sharing. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
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K-2 Book Group
K-2 Book Group
Kindergarten-2nd grade students are invited to join us for a casual book discussion, light snacks, and a craft or activity. Our next book will be On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty by Dr. Jillian Roberts. Books can be picked up at the Main Library. Please email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
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Between the Lines Book Group
Between the Lines Book Group
This month we will be reading Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center.
4 events,
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Between The Lines Book Group
Between The Lines Book Group
Join us for the Between The Lines Book Group! We will meet the third Tuesday of the month
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Storytime with Miss Lisa
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Join Miss Lisa every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:00am for stories and fun at The Endicott Branch!
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Music with Michael: Winter Holidays
Music with Michael: Winter Holidays
Join us in welcoming the Winter Season with this month’s piano concert by Michael Leidig! If you haven't heard Michael's amazing musical mash-ups, you're in for a real treat! We hope you'll join us at the library or on Zoom!
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Main Library Book Group
Main Library Book Group
The Main Library Book Group meets at the Main Library- 43 Church Street in Dedham, MA at 6:30pm on the third Wednesday of every month. To find out what we’re reading, please visit https://dedham-ma.libguides.com/groupsandclubs/mainlibrarybookgroup
0 events,
1 event,
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Toddler Sensory Playtime
Toddler Sensory Playtime
Hands on play is the best kind of play! Join inside the Main Library every Friday morning for sensory play time perfect for infants and toddlers. No registration is required. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
1 event,
3 events,
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Baby Time
Baby Time
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. Tuesdays Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions. This program will be held outdoors until temperatures cool, at which point we'll meet in the Children's Room.
-
PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
The winter season is the perfect time to share what we have with those around us! Join us each Tuesday in December at 11 AM or 2:30 PM for stories and crafts that celebrate the joy of giving and the spirit of sharing. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
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PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
PreSchool Storytime: Spirit of Giving!
The winter season is the perfect time to share what we have with those around us! Join us each Tuesday in December at 11AM or 2:30PM for stories and crafts that celebrate the joy of giving and the spirit of sharing. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
1 event,
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Storytime with Miss Lisa
Storytime with Miss Lisa
Join Miss Lisa every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:00am for stories and fun at The Endicott Branch!
0 events,
1 event,
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New Year’s Noon Party with Music at the Blissful
New Year’s Noon Party with Music at the Blissful
New Year’s celebrations can be fun even for little ones! Join us on Friday, December 30th at 11AM for a New Year’s party perfect for younger friends with bedtimes. We’ll have crafts and a countdown to noon. Following the countdown, we’ll have a live concert by Music at the Blissful to start 2023 off on …
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