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Path to Knowledge Book Club
Path to Knowledge Book Club
Join us on Zoom for a discussion of the book Forty Autumns by Nina Millner.
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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.
October Storytime
October Storytime
Preschool Storytime in September is celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month! Join us each week on Tuesdays for stories and crafts focused on art in all of its many forms and the way it brings people together. Register for these events on Eventbrite. Email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
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Preschool Storytime: Art for All!
Preschool Storytime: Art for All!
Preschool Storytime in September is celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month! Join us each week on Tuesdays for stories and crafts focused on art in all of its many forms and the way it brings people together. Register for these events on Eventbrite. Email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
Sweetheart Storytime (on Zoom!)
Sweetheart Storytime (on Zoom!)
February is made for love! Join us on Zoom for stories that celebrate love in all its many forms and all over the world. Register for this program on Eventbrite. Please email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
3 events,
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!
DPL at the Farmers Market
DPL at the Farmers Market
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).
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Duct Tape Program Part 2
Duct Tape Program Part 2
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 things from this amazing textile that is …
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Film Noir Club
Film Noir Club
Join us Thursday October 6th for a screening of another classic Film Noir movie. We will be watch "The Lost Weekend" at 2:30pm.
1 event,
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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Mother Brook Walking Tour: Learn about the oldest canal in America!
Mother Brook Walking Tour: Learn about the oldest canal in America!
Join Dedham historians and NepRWA board members to learn about Mother Brook, part of the oldest water power system in North America. When Dedham settlers in 1641 completed a canal linking Mother Brook and the Charles River, it provided water power for new gristmills. As we walk along Mother Brook, we'll view historic markers for …
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Dedham Library Film Screening: Dawnland: A Documentary About Cultural Survival & Stolen Children
Dedham Library Film Screening: Dawnland: A Documentary About Cultural Survival & Stolen Children
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Dedham Public Library will host a screening of the Emmy-award winning film Dawnland, a documentary focusing on the removal of indigenous children from their families and their fight for cultural survival. For decades, child welfare agencies have been removing Native American children from their homes to save them …
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0 events,
5 events,
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.
October Storytime
October Storytime
Preschool Storytime in September is celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month! Join us each week on Tuesdays for stories and crafts focused on art in all of its many forms and the way it brings people together. Register for these events on Eventbrite. Email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
Sweetheart Storytime (on Zoom!)
Sweetheart Storytime (on Zoom!)
February is made for love! Join us on Zoom for stories that celebrate love in all its many forms and all over the world. Register for this program on Eventbrite. Please email dedhamlibraryyouth@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 Separate is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatiuh. Books can be picked up at the Main library. Register for this program on Eventbrite. Please email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
2 events,
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!
DPL at the Farmers Market
DPL at the Farmers Market
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).
1 event,
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 …
2 events,
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 …
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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Photography Open House: Boston after Dark
Photography Open House: Boston after Dark
Local photographer, Sean Reily, will be on hand to discuss his exhibit Boston at Night. His photos will be on display at the Main Library from October 1-31.
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Fall Festival at The DPL!
Fall Festival at The DPL!
Fall is made for festivals! Join us outside at the Main Library for a fun afternoon. We'll have carnival games, crafts for all ages, and lots of cider and yummy treats! Plus we'll be displaying the entries from our first annual Jack O'Lantern Carving Contest for the public to vote on. It's sure to be …
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Watercolor Painting
Watercolor Painting
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 to us from the nonprofit organization DogB.O.N.E.S. Register for …
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Paint Night at the Library – Adults In-Person – Halloween Theme
Paint Night at the Library – Adults In-Person – Halloween Theme
Join us to celebrate Halloween by painting your favorite images on canvas! We will have all the supplies needed here at the library. Registration is required through Eventbrite. Please contact Gianna if you have any questions: GBird@minlib.net
5 events,
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.
October Storytime
October Storytime
Preschool Storytime in September is celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month! Join us each week on Tuesdays for stories and crafts focused on art in all of its many forms and the way it brings people together. Register for these events on Eventbrite. Email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
Sweetheart Storytime (on Zoom!)
Sweetheart Storytime (on Zoom!)
February is made for love! Join us on Zoom for stories that celebrate love in all its many forms and all over the world. Register for this program on Eventbrite. Please email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
Between the Lines Book Group
Between the Lines Book Group
Join us for the Between the Lines Book Group at Endicott! December 21 - Dear Edward - Ann Napolitano January 18 - Nomadland, Jessica Bruder February 15 - Britt-Marie was Here, Fredrik Backman March 15 - The Lions of Fifth Avenue, Fiona Davis
4 events,
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!
DPL at the Farmers Market
DPL at the Farmers Market
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).
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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Thing in a Jar
Thing in a Jar
Ages 10+ Add to your Halloween decor with this creepy specimen jar! Photography has made preserved specimen jars obsolete, but that only adds to the eeriness of strange things floating in mysterious liquids. Jars and specimens are provided, but feel free to bring your own old toys and give them new life in a Halloween …
1 event,
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LGBTQ+ Book Club
LGBTQ+ Book Club
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 LGBT+ umbrella. For our next meeting we'll be reading Unwieldy Creatures by Addie Tsai. Books can be picked up behind the circulation desk. Email mwfournier@minlib.net with any questions.
3 events,
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 …
Crafts at Endicott
Crafts at Endicott
Drop in crafts for kids at The Endicott Branch Library. Come on in and create a masterpiece!
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Watercolor Painting
Watercolor Painting
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 to us from the nonprofit organization DogB.O.N.E.S. Register for …
4 events,
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.
October Storytime
October Storytime
Preschool Storytime in September is celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month! Join us each week on Tuesdays for stories and crafts focused on art in all of its many forms and the way it brings people together. Register for these events on Eventbrite. Email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
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Book Making: 6-Part Series
Book Making: 6-Part Series
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 6 classes together we will learn all the basic techniques …
Sweetheart Storytime (on Zoom!)
Sweetheart Storytime (on Zoom!)
February is made for love! Join us on Zoom for stories that celebrate love in all its many forms and all over the world. Register for this program on Eventbrite. Please email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
4 events,
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!
DPL at the Farmers Market
DPL at the Farmers Market
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).
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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DIY Skull Face Paint
DIY Skull Face Paint
Still looking for a Halloween costume? Stop by the Dedham public library and make yourself into a floating skull. It's quick, simple, requires very few supplies, and looks great. NOTE: You will be working alone or with a partner to paint your face yourself. We will not be applying face paint.
2 events,
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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Music with Michael: a Monster Mashup of Halloween and Fall-Themed Music
Music with Michael: a Monster Mashup of Halloween and Fall-Themed Music
You won't want to miss this 'Rocktober' special Monster Mashup of Halloween and Fall-themed music from Mozart to Bobby 'Boris' Pickett. If you haven't heard Michael's amazing mash-ups before, you're in for a real treat! We hope you'll join us at the library or on zoom!
3 events,
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 …
Crafts at Endicott
Crafts at Endicott
Drop in crafts for kids at The Endicott Branch Library. Come on in and create a masterpiece!
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Watercolor Painting
Watercolor Painting
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 …
5 events,
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: 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.
Sweetheart Storytime (on Zoom!)
Sweetheart Storytime (on Zoom!)
February is made for love! Join us on Zoom for stories that celebrate love in all its many forms and all over the world. Register for this program on Eventbrite. Please email dedhamlibraryyouth@minlib.net with any questions.
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.
3 events,
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!
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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Coloring for Teens and Tweens
Coloring for Teens and Tweens
Relax with elaborate and complicated coloring activities, it will help de-stress the beginning of your school year. No simple little animal scenes, we take imagery from famous works of art, gaming, and more. No registration necessary, just show up and stay inside the lines.
2 events,
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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Planning for Medicare
Planning for Medicare
If you’re getting close to Medicare eligibility, this presentation is for you. Whether you are planning to retire or will continue to work, it’s important to know your Medicare options. Did you know that missing your Medicare enrollment deadlines could cost you money? We know that Medicare can be confusing, so we designed this session to help you be confident you’re making the right health coverage decisions.
3 events,
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 …
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,
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