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book groups

There are multiple active groups and clubs at the Dedham Public Library. Below are schedules and book information for each group.

The Library orders a handful of the book being discussed; the requested books can be picked up at the meeting location about a month prior to the discussion date. Other formats (audiobooks, e-books, large print) can be requested through the Minuteman Library Network catalog. 

Main Library Book Groups

The following book groups meet at the Main Library, 43 Church Street. Please reach out to the specific staff member for questions or more information.

Main Library Book Group

The Main Library Book Group meets at the Main Library at 6:30 pm on the third Wednesday of the month.

Contact Ari Pappas for questions, 781-751-9284.

Upcoming books:

Other books that have been read:

The Afternoon Book Group meets at the Main Library at 2 pm on the second Monday of the month. 

Contact Kate McFadden for questions, 781-751-9284.

Upcoming books:

Other books that have been read:

Twenty Thirty Somethings Book Group

The Millennial Book Group meets at the Main Library at 7 pm on the second Monday of the month. 

Contact Kate McFadden for questions, 781-751-9284.

Upcoming books: 

Other books that have been read:

LGBTQ+ Book Group

The LGBTQ+ Book Group meets at the Main Library at 7 pm on the third Thursday of the month. 

Contact Ari Pappas for questions, 781-751-9284.

Upcoming books:

Other books that have been read:

The History Lovers Book Group meets at the Main Library at 6:30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Contact Michaela Calderwood for questions, 781-751-9284.

Upcoming books:

Other books that have been read:

Endicott Book Groups

The following book groups meet at the Endicott Branch Library, 257 Mount Vernon Street. Please reach out to the specific staff member for questions or more information.

The Endicott Book Group meets at the Endicott Branch at 6:30 pm on the first Tuesday of the month.

Contact Lisa Desmond for questions, 781-751-9178.

Upcoming books:

Other books that have been read:

The Between the Lines Book Group meets at the Endicott Branch at 6:30 pm on the second Tuesday of the month.

Contact Lisa Desmond for questions, 781-751-9178.

Upcoming books:

Other books that have been read:

Youth Book Groups

Elementary Book Group

The Elementary Group meets at the Endicott Library at 3:30 pm on the second Wednesday of the month. For grades 2-5.

Contact Kate McFadden for more information, 781-751-9178.

Upcoming books:

Other books that have been read:

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club

The Tween Graphic Novel Book Club meets at the Endicott Library at 3:30 pm on the first Monday of the month. For grades 4-8. 

Contact Jonah Smiley for more information, 781-751-9178.

Upcoming books: 

Other books that have been read:

Teen Book Club

The Teen Book Club meets at the Endicott Library at 3:30 pm on the second Monday of the month. For grades 9-12.

Contact Jonah Smiley for more information, 781-751-9178.

Upcoming books:

  • Monday, October 20, 2025 - Aisle Nine by Ian X. Cho

Other books that have been read:

Other Book Groups

senior center book group

The Senior Center Book Group meets at the Ames Senior Center, 450 Washington Street in Dedham, at 12:00 PM on the third Friday of the month.

Contact Brittany Tuttle for more information, 781-751-9292.

Upcoming books:

  • Friday, November 21, 2025 - The Women by Kristin Hannah

Other books that have been read: