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Events Calendar


Main Library Hours
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Mon, Feb 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 08 Closed
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Endicott Branch Hours
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Mon, Feb 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Feb 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 07 Closed
Sun, Feb 08 9:00AM to 2:00PM
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Upcoming Events
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Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Feb 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Registration is now closed
Valentine's Day Cursive Cards
Tue, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Come join us to make 3D Valentine’s Day cards and... more
Come join us to make 3D Valentine’s Day cards and practice your cursive! Beginners are welcome.
Registration is now closed
Endicott Book Group
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Feb 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very... more
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Feb 04, 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
Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Feb 04, 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!
Crocheting for Teens
Wed, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
It's time to get hooked. Learn crochet!
This event is full
Local Author Book Talk - Ken Liu
Wed, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author Ken Liu as he discusses his... more
Join local author Ken Liu as he discusses his novel, All That We See or Seem.
Watercolor Class - Winter Getaways
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you already have or try something new while being inspired by snowy or sun-soaked escapes.
Music with Friends - Animal Songs with Uncle Dick
Thu, Feb 05, 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.
Afternoon at the Movies - Classic Movie Club
Thu, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ames Senior Center
Come and enjoy a classic movie with us!
Read to Barkley - The Therapy Dog
Thu, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
This event is full
Read to Barkley - The Therapy Dog
Thu, Feb 05, 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
This event is full
Read to Barkley - The Therapy Dog
Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 6:15pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
This event is full
Read to Barkley - The Therapy Dog
Thu, Feb 05, 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
This event is full
Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures - with Award-Winning Author Vanessa Riley
Thu, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat... more
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.
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Cancelled
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Feb 05, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the... more
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the library’s stargazing night—peer through our telescope, spot distant stars, and let your curiosity lead the way.
Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Feb 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
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 9:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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.
RESCHEDULED Winter Candle Craft - with Ain't Easy Candles
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Learn the art of candle making and create your own... more
Learn the art of candle making and create your own to take home or gift to a friend.
This event is full
Millennial Book Group
Mon, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
We read a variety of books from nonfiction, to... 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!
Baby & Toddler Time
Tue, Feb 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children... more
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Jewelry Making Workshop
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Make a piece of jewelry for yourself or someone... more
Make a piece of jewelry for yourself or someone special!
This event is full
Between the Lines Book Group
Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month to... more
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles at 6:30 pm.
Baby & Me Storytime
Wed, Feb 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very... more
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers!
Story Time with Miss Lisa
Wed, Feb 11, 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!
Afternoon Book Group
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Endicott Branch - Study/Gaming Area
Join us as we discuss a variety of books!
Elementary Book Group
Wed, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Children in grades 2-5 are welcome to join us for a... more
Children in grades 2-5 are welcome to join us for a casual book group!
Crocheting for Teens
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
It's time to get hooked. Learn crochet!
This event is full
Memory Cafe
Thu, Feb 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
Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine & 400 Years of Black Women's Magic - with Award Winning Author Dr. Lindsey Stewart
Thu, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
The Conjuring of America tells the stories of Negro... more
The Conjuring of America tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era.
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Cancelled
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Feb 12, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the... more
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the library’s stargazing night—peer through our telescope, spot distant stars, and let your curiosity lead the way.
Groovin' and Movin'
Fri, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a morning of stories, music, and movement!
Chess for Kids
Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Media Tables
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.
Library Closed
Mon, Feb 16, All day
Main Library
In observance of Washington's Birthday, the Library... more
In observance of Washington's Birthday, the Library will be closed.
Cancelled
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch
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.
Paint a Snowflake - With a Partner!
Mon, Feb 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Bring a friend or a partner and create a snowflake... more
Bring a friend or a partner and create a snowflake together!
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Feb 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
Read to a Therapy Dog
Wed, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Reading is more fun with a four-legged friend!
Crocheting for Teens
Wed, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
It's time to get hooked. Learn crochet!
This event is full
Main Library Book Group
Wed, Feb 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; the titles read are chosen by members of the group.
Cancelled
POSTPONED: Tot Time Sing 'n Learn - with Ms. Marsha
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Tot Time Sing 'n Learn is a monthly playgroup... more
Tot Time Sing 'n Learn is a monthly playgroup designed for children ages 9 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.
Watercolor Class - Winter Getaways
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you already have or try something new while being inspired by snowy or sun-soaked escapes.
LGBTQ+ Book Group
Thu, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Join us at the Main Library for our LGBTQ+ Book... more
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 LGBTQ+ umbrella.
Cancelled
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Feb 19, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the... more
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the library’s stargazing night—peer through our telescope, spot distant stars, and let your curiosity lead the way.
Senior Center Book Group
Fri, Feb 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ames Senior Center
Senior Center Book Group is for those age 55+... more
Senior Center Book Group is for those age 55+ looking to connect with a community of local readers who respectfully discuss a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction. We welcome new members!
Paint Like Van Gogh
Fri, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
“Paint Like Van Gogh” is an engaging, hands-on... more
“Paint Like Van Gogh” is an engaging, hands-on art workshop designed specifically for teens ages 11 to 18. The program offers guided, step-by-step instruction suitable for all skill levels.
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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.
The Incredible History Behind the World's Largest Museum - with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Author Talk
Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45... more
Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.
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Pajama Storytime
Tue, Feb 24, 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for a night of stories, songs, and crafts... more
Join us for a night of stories, songs, and crafts for children ages 3 and up!
History Lovers Book Group
Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Engage in stimulating conversation with people who... 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, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Join us once a month to hang out with other... more
Join us once a month to hang out with other Pokémon fans and enjoy fun activities!
Crocheting for Teens
Wed, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Media Tables
It's time to get hooked. Learn crochet!
Cancelled
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Feb 26, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the... more
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the library’s stargazing night—peer through our telescope, spot distant stars, and let your curiosity lead the way.
Bookish Biomes - Winter 2026 Reading Challenge
Sat, Feb 28, All day
Main Library
Busy yourself with some biomes this winter during... more
Busy yourself with some biomes this winter during our Winter 2026 Reading Challenge!
Bookish Biomes - Winter 2026 Reading Challenge
Sun, Mar 01, All day
Main Library
Busy yourself with some biomes this winter during... more
Busy yourself with some biomes this winter during our Winter 2026 Reading Challenge!
Monday Morning Music
Mon, Mar 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club
Mon, Mar 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Endicott Branch - Study/Gaming Area
Get free copies of each book we read! Meet up with... more
Get free copies of each book we read! Meet up with friends and talk about these awesome graphic novels in our Tween Graphic Novel Book Club!
Endicott Book Group
Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
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.
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wed, Mar 04, 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
Watercolor Class - Winter Getaways
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Build on skills you already have or try something new while being inspired by snowy or sun-soaked escapes.
Local Author Book Talk - Jane Healey
Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Join local author Jane Healey as she discusses her... more
Join local author Jane Healey as she discusses her novel, The Women of Arlington Hall.
Cancelled
Stargazing - at Endicott Branch Library
Thu, Mar 05, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Endicott Branch
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the... more
Uncover the magic of the night sky at the library’s stargazing night—peer through our telescope, spot distant stars, and let your curiosity lead the way.
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