Dedham Reads Together is a collaborative annual initiative presented by Dedham Public Library, Dedham Public Schools, Dedham Library Innovation Team, and now the Friends of the Library, to promote literacy and community in Dedham, MA through shared reads and activities.
Find Dedham Reads Together 2024: Museums All Around Us book lists for kids, teens, and adults curated by DPL staff members and DPS school librarians in our catalog.
Don’t miss our displays at both DPL locations: there’s themed reads and information about our community partners at the Main Library, as well as a mineral collection at the Endicott Branch Library!
Check out one of our 19 museum passes, generously sponsored by The Friends of Dedham Library, for discounts to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, MFA, Museum of Science, NE Aquarium, the Peabody Essex Museum, Zoo NE, and many more MA parks and attractions!
The 2024 Dedham Reads brochure can be found here, it includes links to book lists, museum passes, and information for all programs including the author's night with Patrick Bringley.
Summer Reading Programs
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Fri, Jul 10, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Mon, Jul 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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.
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Back Lawn
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Mon, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Media Tables
We read a variety of books from nonfiction, to newer bestsellers, soon to be movies/series, and... 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!
Tue, Jul 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
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!
Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Teen Space & Front Lawn
Spray paint a planet floating in space at the Dedham Public Library!
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Main Lawn
The Combined Summer Book Groups caters to fans of fiction and nonfiction.
Thu, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Rotunda Space
Join us at the Main Library for our LGBTQ+ Book Group! Each month we will read a title featuring... 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.
Fri, Jul 17, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Fri, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ames Senior Center
Senior Center Book Group is for those age 55+ looking to connect with a community of local... 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!
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Fred Venne of the Beneski Museum of Natural History in Amherst will bring ancient landscapes to... more
Fred Venne of the Beneski Museum of Natural History in Amherst will bring ancient landscapes to life using Amherst College's robust collection of dinosaur footprints
Tue, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Étienne for an engaging, high-energy circus adventure that combines physical comedy,... more
Join Étienne for an engaging, high-energy circus adventure that combines physical comedy, impressive juggling and balance skills, and interactive audience participation!
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!
Wed, Jul 22, 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!
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Celebrate our Summer Reading theme with a relaxing evening of coloring.
Fri, Jul 24, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Enjoy a read-aloud of the picture book, "Mila’s Moment: The BIG Mistake" with author Jameeka,... more
Enjoy a read-aloud of the picture book, "Mila’s Moment: The BIG Mistake" with author Jameeka, while learning about practicing self-love and embracing your identity!
Mon, Jul 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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.
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Back Lawn
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Tue, Jul 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Tue, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Explore your creative side with an evening of painting!
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
Grab your family, a favorite stuffie and blanket, and come enjoy snacks and entertainment on the... more
Grab your family, a favorite stuffie and blanket, and come enjoy snacks and entertainment on the Endicott Branch lawn!
Wed, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Main Lawn,Teen Space
Spray paint a planet floating in space at the Dedham Public Library
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Piano Space
LGBTQ+ People have always been a part of Boston’s history.
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Piano Space
Want to learn about our state dinosaur and other dinosaurs of Massachusetts?
Fri, Jul 31, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Mon, Aug 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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.
Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Back Lawn
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Tue, Aug 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn,Children's Area
Make your very own dinosaur out of colorful air-dry foam clay and check out some Public Safety... more
Make your very own dinosaur out of colorful air-dry foam clay and check out some Public Safety vehicles in celebration of Dedham's annual National Night Out festivities!
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join Friend of the Library, Dick Pierce, for 30 minutes of your favorite family-friendly songs... more
Join Friend of the Library, Dick Pierce, for 30 minutes of your favorite family-friendly songs on the first Thursday of the month.
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Media Tables
Watercolors are for everyone! Renew and refresh skills you already have, and enjoy painting... more
Watercolors are for everyone! Renew and refresh skills you already have, and enjoy painting vibrant summer scenes.
Fri, Aug 07, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Mon, Aug 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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.
Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Back Lawn
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Media Tables
We read a variety of books from nonfiction, to newer bestsellers, soon to be movies/series, and... 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!
Tue, Aug 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
The Combined Summer Book Groups caters to fans of fiction and nonfiction.
Wed, Aug 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers!
Wed, Aug 12, 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!
Thu, Aug 13, 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.
Fri, Aug 14, 10:45am - 11:30am
Main Library - Main Lawn
Who could say no to water play on a summer day?
Mon, Aug 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Back Lawn
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.
Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Back Lawn
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 10:30 am program, please only register for one music program per day.
Tue, Aug 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Room
You're never too young for the Library!
Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver!
Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
This is a read-aloud program just for 1st - 3rd graders!
Wed, Aug 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Endicott Branch - Children's Area
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers!
Wed, Aug 19, 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!
