Storytimes near ENDICOTT BRANCH LIBRARY

Main Library, Piano Space

The Memory Café at Dedham Public Library is a welcoming, interactive place for individuals and families living with memory changes. Come enjoy lunch, make new friends, and participate in a fun, failure-free activity. A care partner must accompany guests who require personal care assistance. Join us as dance movement therapist, Donna Newman-Bluestein, invites us to sing or hum, and stretch, shake, twist, and bend to irresistible, toe-tapping music, both familiar and new, from the Big Bands, the 1940’s to the 60's, Broadway musicals, disco, and the Caribbean. Together we will create community as we dance in our seats and or on our feet. If you've got a heartbeat, you've got rhythm enough. No prior experience necessary. For adults. Registration required. Please reach out to Michaela at mcalderwood@minlib.net with any questions or dietary considerations. Dedham Public Library, 43 Church Street, Dedham, MA 02026. Wheelchair accessibility up to 31" wide on Norfolk Street entrance where parking is available.

Main Library, Main Lawn

Who could say no to water play on a summer day? When the weather permits, we’ll meet outside on the lawn with toys and games that include our water tables, giant 4 in-a-row, and others especially for preschoolers! We’ll also read stories and sing songs together. For ages 2-5. Registration is required. Please email Annabelle at aho.ddm@minlib.net with any questions. Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

Endicott Branch, Back Lawn

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. Some are sing-alongs, some have a little dancing, and others are just for listening. We’ll sing some classic favorites and some new surprises, with a few oldies mixed in. Weather permitting, this program will take place outside. For ages 0-5 with their caregivers. This registration is for the 9:30 am program; please register all adults and children attending for only one Monday Morning Music program per day. Please email Jonah at jsmiley@minlib.net with questions. Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

Back Lawn

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. Some are sing-alongs, some have a little dancing, and others are just for listening. We’ll sing some classic favorites and some new surprises, with a few oldies mixed in. Weather permitting, this program will take place outside. For ages 0-5 with their caregivers. This registration is for the 10:30 am program; please register all adults and children attending for only one Monday Morning Music program per day. Please email Jonah at jsmiley@minlib.net with questions. Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

Zoom

Join us as we host Loretta and Susan to discuss what life was like during 1776! In collaboration with Ashland Public Library. Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live do not register with zoom but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. For teens & adults. Registration required to receive the Zoom link or recording. Please email Kate at kmcfadden@minlib.net with questions. About the Presenters: Loretta Chase has worked in academe, retail, and the visual arts, as well as on the streets—as a meter maid—and in video, as a scriptwriter. She might have developed an excitingly checkered career had her spouse not nagged her into writing fiction. Her bestselling historical romances, set in the Regency and Romantic eras of the early nineteenth century, have won a number of awards, including the Romance Writers of America’s RITA® and Vivian®. For more about her past, her books, and what she does and doesn’t do on social media, please visit her website. Susan Holloway Scott is the author of over fifty historical novels and novellas. Her bestselling books have received numerous awards and honors, and with more than four million copies of her books in print, she has been published in nineteen foreign countries around the world. She has also written under the pseudonyms Isabella Bradford and Miranda Jarrett. Susan is a graduate of Brown University, and lives with her family in a book-filled house outside of Philadelphia, PA.

Media Tables

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! The Millennial Book Group meets at the Main Library (43 Church St) on the second Monday of every month at 7 pm. Books are available for checkout at the Main Library circulation desk one month before each meeting. We will discuss the following titles: July 13, 2026 : The Searcher by Tana French August 10, 2026 : Fuzz by Mary Roach September 14, 2026 : The Compound by Aisling Rawle October 19, 2026 : Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe by Mark Dawidziak For adults. Registration encouraged. Please contact Kate at kmcfadden@minlib.net with any questions.

Children's Room, Children\'s Room

You're never too young for the Library! Join Miss Deirdre on Tuesday mornings for stories and songs! We will incorporate some ASL (American Sign Language) signs while we bounce, sing and listen to stories. For children ages 3 and under and a caregiver. Registration is required for all children and adults attending. For more information, contact Deirdre at dzaferacopoulos@minlib.net . Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

Main Library, Children's Room

Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver! Join Ms. Deirdre on Tuesday mornings at the Main Library for stories and songs! This program runs from June 30 to August 18. Please register for each week separately. For children ages 3 and up. Registration required for all children and adults attending. Please contact Deirdre at dzaferacopoulos@minlib.net with any questions. Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions as well as having enough craft supplies. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

Main Library, Children's Room

Join us for a comfy and cozy movie night! Join us for activities and to watch the movie The Good Dinosaur ! (Rated PG, 2015. Runtime 94 minutes.) Pajamas are encouraged, and light snacks will be provided. For ages 7+. Registration is required. Please email Annabelle at aho.ddm@minlib.net with any questions.

Virtual Author Talk

Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here. Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here , in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide . In The Secrets We Hide , Slaughter welcomes readers back to North Falls. A small town with big secrets… 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors. When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town. And it’s up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth… Register now to take part in the discussion, and for an exclusive sneak peek of The Secrets We Hide, coming out August 11, 2026! About the Author: Karin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular storytellers. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including the Edgar nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls and False Witness . An international bestseller, Slaughter is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. Pieces of Her , based on her novel, debuted at #1 worldwide on Netflix as an original series in 2022. Her bestselling thriller series, Will Trent , is now a television and streaming sensation in its 4th season. The Good Daughter has been adapted into a limited series starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy, and further projects are currently in development for film/TV. Karin Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization established to support libraries and library programming. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta.

Endicott Branch, Children's Area

Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers! You are never too young for the library! Join us as we sing, bounce, and read together. For babies ages 0-2 years and a caretaker. Registration is encouraged for all children and adults attending. Please email Annabelle at aho.ddm@minlib.net with any questions. Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

Endicott Branch, Children's Area

Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two! For ages 2-5. Registration is encouraged. Please email Annabelle at aho.ddm@minlib.net with any questions. Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

Main Library, Main Lawn

The Combined Summer Book Groups caters to fans of fiction and nonfiction. The Combined Summer Book Group meets at the Main Library (43 Church Street) in July. Books are available for checkout at the Main Library circulation desk one month before our meeting. We will discuss the following titles: July 15 : The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis For adults. Registration encouraged. Please contact Ari at apappas@minlib.net with questions.

Virtual Author Talk

In her new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing. In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget , beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? With her signature blend of sophistication and raw honesty, Grande interrogates how living between two nations, two languages, and two identities has shaped the woman, mother, and writer she has become. Moving from the legacy of violence in her hometown of Iguala, Mexico, to a bittersweet family vacation in Europe spent reconciling her own impoverished past with her children’s world of abundance, she uncovers startling truths about the nature of survival. Whether being racially profiled in the Arizona borderlands or finding unexpected wisdom from the slugs in her garden, Grande unflinchingly asks: How do we bridge the gap between who we were and who we have become? How do we turn pain into power? When memory threatens to define us, how can we use story to heal while still honoring our boundaries? Register today for this virtual talk if you identify as a seeker, a dreamer, or “anyone who believes in the enduring, transformative power of finding one’s voice.” About the Author: Reyna Grande is an award-winning author, motivational speaker, and writing teacher. As a young girl, she crossed the US–Mexico border to join her family in Los Angeles, a harrowing journey chronicled in The Distance Between Us , a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. Her other books include the novels A Ballad of Love and Glory , Across a Hundred Mountains , and Dancing with Butterflies , the memoirs Migrant Heart, The Distance Between Us: Young Readers Edition, and A Dream Called Home , and the anthology Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and New Beginnings. She lives in Woodland, California, with her husband and two children. Visit ReynaGrande.com for more information.

Main Library, Rotunda Space

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. LGBTQ+ Book Group meets at the Main Library (43 Church St) on the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm. Books can be picked up behind the Main Library circulation desk beginning one month before each meeting. We will discuss the following titles: July 16: Hot Milk by Deborah Levy August 20: Trans History: From Ancient Times to the Present Day by Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett September 17: Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle October 15: A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture by June Thomas November 19: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters December 17: When Brooklyn Was Queer by Hugh Ryan For adults. Registration encouraged. Email Ari with any questions.

Main Library, Main Lawn

Who could say no to water play on a summer day? When the weather permits, we’ll meet outside on the lawn with toys and games that include our water tables, giant 4 in-a-row, and others especially for preschoolers! We’ll also read stories and sing songs together. For ages 2-5. Registration is required. Please email Annabelle at aho.ddm@minlib.net with any questions. Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

Ames Senior Center

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! This book group meets at the Ames Senior Center (450 Washington St) on the third Friday of the month at 11:30 am. Books are available for checkout after every discussion, and at the Main Library and Endicott Branch Library beginning one month before each meeting. (Check out the Book Groups web page for an abbreviated list of our past reads!) We will discuss the following titles: June 23: Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon [Combined meeting with History Lovers Book Group at Bamboo (55 Ariadne Rd, Dedham, MA) at 6:30 pm] July 17: Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier August 21: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry For seniors. No registration required. Please contact Brittany at btuttle.ddm@minlib.net or 781-751-9284 for more information.

Main Library, Piano Space

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 Unearth a story 600 million years in the making! Participants will take a deep dive into the geologic origins of Massachusetts, with a particular focus on the Connecticut River Valley and its remarkable abundance of trace fossils. Drawing on insights from the ichnology (tracks and traces) collections at Amherst College, this experience brings ancient landscapes to life. Guiding the journey is Fred Venne, longtime science educator at the Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College , whose expertise will illuminate the region’s dynamic geologic past. We'll be screening Fred's presentation at the Main Library but if you would prefer to watch via Zoom, you can access the link here . [Meeting ID: 953 2685 8011, Passcode: 201032] For adults. Registration required. Please reach out to Michaela at mcalderwood@minlib.net with any questions. About the Beneski Museum of Natural History: The museum is located on the Amherst College campus in Amherst, MA. It showcases fossils and minerals collected locally and abroad, many by past and present students and professors. It is home to the world's largest collection of dinosaur tracks, the Hitchcock Ichnological Cabinet , which dates from the 1850s.

Zoom

We all learned about the American Revolution in school... But, that was only part of the story! Gracia Collins Rich, Independent Scholar, Author and Avid Reader to our virtual stage will be discussing the extraordinary efforts of Black Americans whose invaluable contributions during the Revolutionary War helped bring about U.S. Independence. Gracia discusses ALL things history and all things on the origins of the United States even if it is uncomfortable because she believes that that is what leads to a better understanding of this Country and why some things are the way they are. We hope you can join us for this fascinating and important conversation! Offered in collaboration with Ashland Public Library. Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live, do not register with Zoom, but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. For teens & adults. Registration required to receive the Zoom link or recording. Please email Kate at kmcfadden@minlib.net with questions. About Gracia Collins Rich : I’m Gracia and I LOVE HISTORY! I mean REALLY LOVE IT! My goal is that we can learn and grow together in the fascinating world of American History through the ALL-INCLUSIVE HISTORY that you will find on this site. For me, the real crux of what we know as “American History” is what we are taught about our foundation, the 17th through 19th centuries. So most history featured on these pages will reflect that time period. I have this saying, “I love the Why. I love beginnings, and here is where we find our beginning. What happened in these years brings us to today’s problems.” It all started here and we are going to find out how and why together. I look forward to sharing All-inclusive American History with you...

Children's Room, Children\'s Room

You're never too young for the Library! Join Miss Deirdre on Tuesday mornings for stories and songs! We will incorporate some ASL (American Sign Language) signs while we bounce, sing and listen to stories. For children ages 3 and under and a caregiver. Registration is required for all children and adults attending. For more information, contact Deirdre at dzaferacopoulos@minlib.net . Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

Main Library, Children's Room

Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver! Join Ms. Deirdre on Tuesday mornings at the Main Library for stories and songs! This program runs from June 30 to August 18. Please register for each week separately. For children ages 3 and up. Registration required for all children and adults attending. Please contact Deirdre at dzaferacopoulos@minlib.net with any questions. Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions as well as having enough craft supplies. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

Main Library, Children's Room

Join Étienne for an engaging, high-energy circus adventure that combines physical comedy, impressive juggling and balance skills, and interactive audience participation! Through a series of humorous challenges, this performance highlights themes of problem-solving, perseverance, and teamwork in a light-hearted, engaging way. This 60-minute program will include a 30-minute show with a 30-minute workshop, "Try The Tricks,” for parents and children alike, that uses age-appropriate versions of the skills to highlight the themes from the show. For all ages. Registration is required for all children and adults attending. Please contact Annabelle at aho.ddm@minlib.net with questions.

Endicott Branch, Children's Area

Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for our very youngest friends and their caregivers! You are never too young for the library! Join us as we sing, bounce, and read together. For babies ages 0-2 years and a caretaker. Registration is encouraged for all children and adults attending. Please email Annabelle at aho.ddm@minlib.net with any questions. Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

Endicott Branch, Children's Area

Join Miss Annabelle and friends as we sing, dance, shake, and move, adding in a story or two! For ages 2-5. Registration is encouraged. Please email Annabelle at aho.ddm@minlib.net with any questions. Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

Endicott Branch, Children's Area

Join us once a month to hang out with other Pokémon fans and enjoy fun activities! Show off your cards and battle other trainers with your deck. Bring your cards and use them to play. Don’t have cards? That’s okay! We have plenty to share! We'll also have Pokémon crafts! For ages 5-14. Registration is required for this program. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please email Annabelle at aho.ddm@minlib.net with any questions.

Main Library, Piano Space

Celebrate our Summer Reading theme with a relaxing evening of coloring. Settle in with some Summer Reading themed coloring pages. Our Summer Reading theme this year is "Unearth a Story" which in part emphasizes discovery, archaeology, and local history. Enjoy complimentary seasonal snacks, iced tea, and lemonade. Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking to de-stress, this event offers a perfect escape. Coloring pages come from the Color Our Collections online coloring books. For adults. Registration is required. Contact Ari at apappas@minlib.net with any questions.

Main Library, Main Lawn

Who could say no to water play on a summer day? When the weather permits, we’ll meet outside on the lawn with toys and games that include our water tables, giant 4 in-a-row, and others especially for preschoolers! We’ll also read stories and sing songs together. For ages 2-5. Registration is required. Please email Annabelle at aho.ddm@minlib.net with any questions. Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

Main Library, Children's Room

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! For grades K-5. Registration Required. Please contact Annabelle at aho.ddm@minlib.net with questions.

Endicott Branch, Back Lawn

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. Some are sing-alongs, some have a little dancing, and others are just for listening. We’ll sing some classic favorites and some new surprises, with a few oldies mixed in. Weather permitting, this program will take place outside. For ages 0-5 with their caregivers. This registration is for the 9:30 am program; please register all adults and children attending for only one Monday Morning Music program per day. Please email Jonah at jsmiley@minlib.net with questions. Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.

Back Lawn

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. Some are sing-alongs, some have a little dancing, and others are just for listening. We’ll sing some classic favorites and some new surprises, with a few oldies mixed in. Weather permitting, this program will take place outside. For ages 0-5 with their caregivers. This registration is for the 10:30 am program; please register all adults and children attending for only one Monday Morning Music program per day. Please email Jonah at jsmiley@minlib.net with questions. Registration allows us to ensure we are compliant with room capacity restrictions. Stroller parking at the Dedham Public Library is limited; parked strollers cannot block doorways or hallways. When possible, please leave strollers outside when visiting the Library.