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The Library is transitioning to a new museum pass system. During this time, new reservations will not be accepted. We expect the new system to be live by December 13. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.


Events Calendar


Main Library Hours
Mon, Dec 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 Closed

Endicott Branch Hours
Mon, Dec 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 Closed
Sun, Dec 15 9:00AM to 2:00PM

Upcoming Events
Thu, Dec 12, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Media Room
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the... more
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the Main Library!

Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a... more
The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes.

Thu, Dec 12, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.

Fri, Dec 13, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Media Room
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the... more
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the Main Library!

Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Book Sale Room
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and... more
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and find the very best titles to transport, educate or thrill you! We also have a wonderful assortment of children's and young adult books.

Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables,Children's Room
‘Tis the season of lights!

Sat, Dec 14, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and... more
Come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale and find the very best titles to transport, educate or thrill you! We also have a wonderful assortment of children's and young adult books.

Sat, Dec 14, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Media Room
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the... more
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the Main Library!

Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Teen Space
Discover a new way of learning the world’s... more
Discover a new way of learning the world’s greatest board game. No Stress Chess is a chess teacher unlike any other.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 16, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Media Room
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the... more
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the Main Library!

Mon, Dec 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... 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.

Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us every Monday for live music and singing... more
Join us every Monday for live music and singing with Jonah, one of our children’s librarians. This registration is for the 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.

Mon, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join us for this month’s musical adventure with... more
Join us for this month’s musical adventure with pianist Michael Leidig!

Tue, Dec 17, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Media Room
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the... more
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the Main Library!

Tue, Dec 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is easy as ABC!

Tue, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Children's Room
We'll be painting in a watercolor wonderland!

Wed, Dec 18, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Media Room
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the... more
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the Main Library!

Wed, Dec 18, 9:30am - 11:30am
Virtual
Join a professional forum for networking with peers... more
Join a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe, comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships, skills and strategies to help in your career transition.
Register

Wed, Dec 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
You’re never too young for the library!

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance,... more
Join Miss Lisa and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two!

Wed, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Create a fun-filled craft on the first and third... more
Create a fun-filled craft on the first and third Wednesday afternoons of the month!

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
It's dark outside. You need more lights. Why not... more
It's dark outside. You need more lights. Why not make your own neon(ish) sign?

Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Main Library Book Group caters to fans of fiction... more
Main Library Book Group caters to fans of fiction and nonfiction, and the titles read are chosen by members of the group.

Thu, Dec 19, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Media Room
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the... more
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the Main Library!

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Friend of the Library, Dick Pierce, for 30... more
Join Friend of the Library, Dick Pierce, for 30 minutes of your favorite family-friendly songs.

Thu, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Join us at the Main Library for our LGBTQ+ Book Group!

Thu, Dec 19, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.

Fri, Dec 20, 9:00am - 10:15am
Main Library
The Library will have a delayed opening due to a... more
The Library will have a delayed opening due to a staff meeting.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:15am - 5:00pm
Media Room
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the... more
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the Main Library!

Fri, Dec 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ames Senior Center
Books are available for checkout at the Main... more
Books are available for checkout at the Main Library and Endicott Branch Library beginning one month before the meeting dates.

Sat, Dec 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Media Room
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the... more
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the Main Library!

Mon, Dec 23, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Media Room
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the... more
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the Main Library!

Tue, Dec 24, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Media Room
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the... more
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the Main Library!

Tue, Dec 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
In observance of Christmas Day, the Library will... more
In observance of Christmas Day, the Library will close at 1 pm.

Wed, Dec 25, All day
Main Library
In observance of Christmas Day, the Library will be... more
In observance of Christmas Day, the Library will be closed.

Thu, Dec 26, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Media Room
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the... more
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the Main Library!

Thu, Dec 26, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.

Fri, Dec 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Media Room
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the... more
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the Main Library!

Sat, Dec 28, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Media Room
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the... more
Wrap your gifts for the holidays for free at the Main Library!

Tue, Dec 31, All day
Virtual Event
Make sure to get your reviews in!

Tue, Dec 31, 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
In observance of New Year’s Day, the Library will... more
In observance of New Year’s Day, the Library will close at 4:30 pm.

Wed, Jan 01, All day
Main Library
In observance of New Year’s Day, the Library will... more
In observance of New Year’s Day, the Library will be closed.

Thu, Jan 02, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.

Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You’re never too young for the library!

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Storytime is easy as ABC!

Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Newspaper Table
Come join us for a discussion of both fiction and... more
Come join us for a discussion of both fiction and nonfiction books the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

Wed, Jan 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
You’re never too young for the library!

Thu, Jan 09, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe... more
Drop in at the Endicott Branch Library to observe the night sky through a telescope.