Unearth A Story: Summer Reading Program 2026
Saturday, June 27 - Saturday, August 22
All Ages Can Read & Earn Prizes!
The printable 2026 Summer Reading brochure can be found here.
It includes program highlights, reading challenges, and our Summer Schedule of Events.
Print reading logs by age group here: Pre-Reader, Independent Reader, Teen & Adult.
*Thank you to the Dedham Public School 1st Grade classes for creating the upcycled dinosaur mosaics decorating both DPL locations this summer!
Find the DPS Summer Learning Assisgnments for students here:
Summer Reading Programs
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Mon, Sep 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians.... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Registration is now closed
Mon, Sep 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Media Tables
We read a variety of books from nonfiction, to newer bestsellers, soon to be movies/series, and... more
We read a variety of books from nonfiction, to newer bestsellers, soon to be movies/series, and anything else we would love to read and discuss!
Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Spray paint a planet floating in space at the Dedham Public Library!
Mon, Sep 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians.... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Tue, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Engage in stimulating conversation with people who love history just as much as you do! We read... more
Engage in stimulating conversation with people who love history just as much as you do! We read books in pairs, a non-fiction one month, then a related historical fiction the following month.
Wed, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us once a month to hang out with other Pokémon fans and enjoy fun activities!
Wed, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Spray paint a planet floating in space at the Dedham Public Library
Mon, Sep 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians.... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Wed, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Spray paint a planet floating in space at the Dedham Public Library
Mon, Oct 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians.... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Thu, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and... more
The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes.
This event is full
Mon, Oct 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians.... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.