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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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Monday Morning Music
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.
History Lovers' Book Group
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.
Pokémon Club
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!
Spray Paint A Planet - for Teens
Wed, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Spray paint a planet floating in space at the Dedham Public Library
Monday Morning Music
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.
Spray Paint A Planet - for Teens
Wed, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space
Spray paint a planet floating in space at the Dedham Public Library
Monday Morning Music
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.
Memory Cafe
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.
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Monday Morning Music
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.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Oct 26, 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.
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