Unearth a Story: Summer Reading Program 2026
June 27 - August 22, 2026
All Ages Can Read & Earn Prizes!
The 2026 Summer Reading brochure can be found here.
It includes program highlights, reading challenges, and our Summer Schedule of Events.
Summer Reading Programs
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Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room,Main Lawn
Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff event with Joe’s Crazzy Critters!
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come and make dinosaur art with us!
Wed, Jul 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers!
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Come join us for a quill feather pen-making activity in celebration of Dedham Reads 2026.
Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a read-aloud program just for 1st - 3rd graders!
Wed, Jul 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers!
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Get a chance to see and look into town vehicles used all around Dedham!
Fri, Jul 10, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Tue, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a comfy and cozy movie night!
Wed, Jul 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers!
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Fri, Jul 17, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Wed, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers!
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!
Fri, Jul 24, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Fri, Jul 31, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?