Exciting News from the Library!

March Newsletter

The Library is in the process of adding objects to our collection. We will be circulating items such as guitars, telescopes, Robosapians, American Girl dolls, and much more. Stay tuned to see what other awesome and educational items we add!

Future of the Library: An Open Discussion

Come hear Dedham Public Library's new Director Bonnie Roalsen share her vision for public library services in the 21st century.

Thursday, March 23, at 7 pm at the Main Library.

Library Tours at 6:30 pm - See a host of exciting upgrades already completed - and even more in progress!

Throughout the month of March all residents are encouraged to read this year's Dedham Reads book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba.

Program offerings include:
• Bike Power!- All month you can come in and ride a bike to generate the energy necessary to power a light, just as William did as a boy; we will have adult and child sized bikes! The Bike Power! station sponsored by DLIT.
• Children's Craft: African Masks - March 8 at the Main Library and March 14 at the Endicott Branch, both at 3:30 p.m.
• Children's Craft: Wind Spirals - March 22 at the Main Library and March 28 at the Endicott Branch, both at 3:30 p.m.
• William Kamkwamba Film - March 20 at 6:30 p.m. and March 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library
• The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind book discussion - March 28 at 7 p.m. at the Endicott Branch Library
• William Kamkwamba TED Talk Discussion - April 5 at 7 p.m. at the Main Library
• Dedham Reads Gala - April 7 at 7 p.m. at the Main Library
• Solar Charging Station - This month we will be installing a solar charging station outside of the Main Library. The Solar Charging station sponsored by DLIT.

The Main Library is now circulating video games as well as video game consoles. Drop in and see what games are available; you can even play them at the library!

Short movies for young children playing at the Main Library every Monday at 10:30 a.m.

Stop by the Main Library every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. to play card games and enjoy some coffee.

Super Awesome Fun Time!

45 minutes of super awesome fun time! Music, song, stories, and sensory play for all. You don't want to miss this. Free and for all ages!

Every Monday at 3 p.m. and every Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library

Kids' Coloring at the Endicott Branch Library every Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Escape the winter cold and drop by the Main or Endicott Branch Library every Thursday at 2:30 p.m. to enjoy tea, cookies, and community. Free and open to all.

Do you have computer questions? Our tech-savvy librarian has the answers. So bring your laptop, tablet, phone, or whatever, and ask your most burning questions.
March 6 at 2 p.m. at the Main Library
March 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library

Library Book Groups

There are five active book groups between the Main and Endicott libraries:

Main Library Book Group: Wednesday evenings, 7:00pm
• March 15 – A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
• April 19 – The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson

Endicott Book Group aka Between the Lines Book Group: Tuesday evenings, 7:00pm
• March 21 – Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast
• April 18 – Lab Girl by Hope Jahren

Endicott Women’s Book Group: Tuesday evenings, 7:00pm
• March 7 – The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson
• April 4 – A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Endicott Afternoon Book Group: Thursday afternoons, 12:30pm
• March 9 – Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison
• April 13 – Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky

Mom’s Book Group: Endicott Estate, 7:15pm
• March 9 – Brain on Fire by Susannah Calahan

• April 6 – Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton

All are welcome!

Preschool Movie Time