Join Jonah as he performs and instructs STEAM activities for grades 3 and up, featuring (mostly) household items.
This event will take place on the Dedham Public Library Facebook page.
While the library may be closed for fun events, we still want to make sure you have a fun summer. Sign-up on Eventbrite for a craft kit of the week! Please request as many craft kits as there are children that will be doing them.
This week we’re painting ceramic llamas. Kits are available for curbside pick up on Tuesday, August 4. Once you’ve reserved your kit online, stop by the library between 11-12 and 2-4 to pick up your kit. When you get to the library stay in your car, and call the library at 781-751-9283. A staff member will bring the kit to your car. Please request a kit only if you are able to pick it up on the pick-up date. Children may complete crafts right away or join us on Zoom on Thursday, August 6 at 2:00 p.m. to do the craft with us or to show off their completed craft.
Please contact Laura Connell at lconnell@dedham-ma.gov for more information or if you have questions. Supplies are limited. If you think you will need additional markers or paints for at home please contact us. If the craft kit is not picked up in time it will go to the next person on the waiting list.
Join us on August 11th at 2:00 to make Scones!
Katie, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers will walk us through making some delicious Peach & Strawberry Scones! Fun fact: Katie moved to America from England when she was 13 years old, and grew up eating scones. Now you can learn how to make them!
You will need the following ingredients for this recipe: fresh strawberries,1 peach (optional), flour, sugar, baking powder, 1 egg, 6 TBSP butter, milk and confectioners sugar.
This program will use Zoom, and the Zoom link will be emailed to you before the program begins”. Space is limited, so please, only register if you know you will be able to attend. Thank you!
Please register on Eventbrite!
While the library may be closed for fun events, we still want to make sure you have a fun summer. Sign-up on Eventbrite for a craft kit of the week! Please request as many craft kits as there are children that will be doing them. This week coloring our own drawstring backpacks.
Kits are available for curbside pick up on Tuesday, August 11. Once you’ve reserved your kit online, stop by the library between 11-12 and 2-4 to pick up your kit. When you get to the library stay in your car, and call the library at 781-751-9283. A staff member will bring the kit to your car. Please request a kit only if you are able to pick it up on the pick-up date.
Children may complete crafts right away or join us on Zoom on Thursday, August 13 at 2:00 p.m. to do the craft with us or to show off their completed craft. Please contact Laura Connell at lconnell@dedham-ma.gov for more information or if you have questions. Supplies are limited. If you think you will need additional markers or paints for at home please contact us. If the craft kit is not picked up in time it will go to the next person on the waiting list.
Join us on August 11th at 2:00 to make Scones!
Katie, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers will walk us through making some delicious Peach & Strawberry Scones! Fun fact: Katie moved to America from England when she was 13 years old, and grew up eating scones. Now you can learn how to make them!
You will need the following ingredients for this recipe: fresh strawberries,1 peach (optional), flour, sugar, baking powder, 1 egg, 6 TBSP butter, milk and confectioners sugar.
This program will use Zoom, and the Zoom link will be emailed to you before the program begins”. Space is limited, so please, only register if you know you will be able to attend. Thank you!
Please register on Eventbrite!
Join Jonah as he performs and instructs STEAM activities for grades 3 and up, featuring (mostly) household items.
This event will take place on the Dedham Public Library Facebook page.
Crafts To-Go! While the library may be closed for fun events, we still want to make sure you have a fun summer. Sign-up on Eventbrite for a craft kit of the week! Please request as many craft kits as there are children that will be doing them. This week coloring our own super hero mini capes (size 18”L, ages 3+)!
Kits are available for curbside pick up on Tuesday, August 18. Once you’ve reserved your kit online, stop by the library between 11-12 and 2-4 to pick up your kit. When you get to the library stay in your car, and call the library at 781-751-9283. A staff member will bring the kit to your car. Please request a kit only if you are able to pick it up on the pick-up date.
Children may complete crafts right away or join us on Zoom on Thursday, August 20 at 2:00 p.m. to do the craft with us or to show off their completed craft. Please contact Laura Connell at lconnell@dedham-ma.gov for more information or if you have questions. Supplies are limited. If you think you will need additional markers or paints for at home please contact us. If the craft kit is not picked up in time it will go to the next person on the waiting list.
Join us on August 11th at 2:00 to make Scones!
Katie, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers will walk us through making some delicious Peach & Strawberry Scones! Fun fact: Katie moved to America from England when she was 13 years old, and grew up eating scones. Now you can learn how to make them!
You will need the following ingredients for this recipe: fresh strawberries,1 peach (optional), flour, sugar, baking powder, 1 egg, 6 TBSP butter, milk and confectioners sugar.
This program will use Zoom, and the Zoom link will be emailed to you before the program begins”. Space is limited, so please, only register if you know you will be able to attend. Thank you!
Please register on Eventbrite!
While the library may be closed for fun events, we still want to make sure you have a fun summer. Sign-up on Eventbrite for a craft kit of the week! Please request as many craft kits as there are children that will be doing them. This week we’re painting our own mini canvas!
Kits are available for curbside pick up on Tuesday, August 25. Once you’ve reserved your kit online, stop by the library between 11-12 and 2-4 to pick up your kit. When you get to the library stay in your car, and call the library at 781-751-9283. A staff member will bring the kit to your car. Please request a kit only if you are able to pick it up on the pick-up date.
Children may complete crafts right away or join us on Zoom on Thursday, August 27 at 2:00 p.m. to do the craft with us or to show off their completed craft. Please contact Laura Connell at lconnell@dedham-ma.gov for more information or if you have questions. Supplies are limited.
If you think you will need additional markers or paints for at home please contact us. If the craft kit is not picked up in time it will go to the next person on the waiting list.
Join us on August 11th at 2:00 to make Scones!
Katie, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers will walk us through making some delicious Peach & Strawberry Scones! Fun fact: Katie moved to America from England when she was 13 years old, and grew up eating scones. Now you can learn how to make them!
You will need the following ingredients for this recipe: fresh strawberries,1 peach (optional), flour, sugar, baking powder, 1 egg, 6 TBSP butter, milk and confectioners sugar.
This program will use Zoom, and the Zoom link will be emailed to you before the program begins”. Space is limited, so please, only register if you know you will be able to attend. Thank you!
Please register on Eventbrite!
This fun interactive class will get your kid’s hooked on classics! You will have the opportunity to draw, move, listen and laugh to live classical music played by Dedham’s own Michael Leidig on the piano!! Michael will be playing selections from Bach, Handel and Scarlatti, everyone is welcome to come, listen and play! Bring some crayons, colored pencils or paints and be ready to get creative!
Crafts To-Go! Sign-up on Eventbrite for a craft kit of the week! Please request as many craft kits as there are children that will be doing them. This week we’re making crystal sun catchers! This project is for ages 8+ or with the assistance of an adult.
Kits are available for curbside pick up on Tuesday, September 1. Once you’ve reserved your kit online, stop by the library between 11-12 and 2-4 to pick up your kit. When you get to the library stay in your car, and call the library at 781-751-9283. A staff member will bring the kit to your car. Please request a kit only if you are able to pick it up on the pick-up date.
Children may complete crafts right away or join us on Zoom on Thursday, September 3 at 2:00 p.m. to do the craft with us or to show off their completed craft. Please contact Laura Connell at lconnell@dedham-ma.gov for more information or if you have questions. Supplies are limited. If you think you will need additional markers or paints for at home please contact us.
If the craft kit is not picked up in time it will go to the next person on the waiting list.
Adults and kids alike should join us as we reinterpret Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” Masterpiece! The reinterpretation is up to you! Bring any and all of your art supplies, or even a piece of paper and pencil and feel free to reinvent this painting in any way you see fit. Not comfortable with painting or drawing? Come write a poem about this Masterpiece!
If you’ve been wanting to pick up that paint brush, wait no longer! Pull out your watercolors and join us in our virtual Zoom Studio through the Dedham Public Library! This is a Free Watercolor Class / Studio Time for beginners and experienced painters. We’ll gather to inspire each other and delight in the variety of colors, styles and techniques.
Gianna will provide a focus for each class; from painting landscapes to shadows, color mixing to painting abstracts. We will do exercises that will benefit beginners and advanced painters. You can work at your own pace, with guidance always available. You will need to register through Eventbrite to receive a list of suggested materials, and to receive Zoom Studio link. Dates:
Class is 6 Weeks: Mondays, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm Location: Zoom Studio (link will be sent to you after you register) Registration: Required through Eventbrite. Class size is limited, so please only register if you are sure you will attend. Contact Gianna if you have any questions: gbird@minlib.net
If you’ve been wanting to pick up that paint brush, wait no longer! Pull out your watercolors and join us in our virtual Zoom Studio through the Dedham Public Library! This is a Free Watercolor Class / Studio Time for beginners and experienced painters.
We’ll gather weekly to inspire each other and delight in the variety of colors, styles and techniques. There will be a focus for each class; from painting landscapes to shadows, color mixing to painting abstracts. We will do exercises that will benefit beginners and advanced painters. You can work at your own pace, with guidance always available.
You will need to register through Eventbrite to receive a list of suggested materials, and to receive your Zoom Studio link. If you live in the vicinity of Dedham MA and have difficulty acquiring watercolor paints or watercolor paper, please contact Gianna at gbird@minlib.net Dates: Class is 6 Weeks: Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm Location: Zoom Studio (link will be sent to you after you register) Registration: Required through Eventbrite. Class size is limited, so please only register if you are sure you will attend. Contact Gianna if you have any questions: gbird@minlib.net
Sign-up on Eventbrite for a craft kit of the week! Please request as many craft kits as there are children that will be doing them. This week we’re decorating fabric slap bracelets.
Kits are available for curbside pick up on Tuesday, September 8. Once you’ve reserved your kit online, stop by the library between 11-12 and 2-4 to pick up your kit. When you get to the library stay in your car, and call the library at 781-751-9283. A staff member will bring the kit to your car. Please request a kit only if you are able to pick it up on the pick-up date.
Children may complete crafts right away or join us on Zoom on Thursday, September 10 at 2:00 p.m. to do the craft with us or to show off their completed craft.
Please contact Laura Connell at lconnell@dedham-ma.gov for more information or if you have questions. Supplies are limited. If you think you will need additional markers or paints for at home please contact us. If the craft kit is not picked up in time it will go to the next person on the waiting list.
Join Katie, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers, to make Southwest Quesadillas with Guacamole (optional) for your family!
You’ll need the following ingredients for this recipe:
tortillas, onion, garlic, olive oil, 1 bell pepper, frozen corn, 1 can of beans (Black, Pinto, etc), shredded Mexican cheese, 1 ripe avocado, 1 lime seasoning of your choice (Cumin, Garlic Powder, Chili Flakes, etc).
Space is very limited so please only register if you are sure you will be attending. Thank you so much! If you have any questions please contact gbird@minlib.net.
Making Woven Bracelets is a great pastime and really fun, especially if you are stuck at home!
Come every Saturday (through Zoom), at 1 pm, for 5 weeks and learn: forward knots, backward knots, and even backward-forward knots! You would also learn how to read bracelet patterns, which will allow you to make all kinds of bracelets, from very simple to really complicated!
Please register through www.Eventbrite.com to receive a Zoom link and Supplies for all these bracelets. (Supplies will be available for pick up at the Dedham Public Library during the week of September 14th.) Appropriate for Ages 10+, Teens & Adults.
Please register only if you’re sure to be able to attend most of these classes. Spaces are very limited. If you have any questions please contact Gianna at gbird@minlib.net.
Ever wanted to try hand lettering, but didn’t know where to start? Then this on-line Zoom class is for YOU! Join Swetha Shenoy of The Paisley Corner (https://thepaisleycorner.com/) for a beginner hand lettering workshop. She is a lettering and watercolor artist based in Secaucus, New Jersey. She specializes in custom art prints, hand-lettered artwork, and handmade cards. Check out her work on Instagram @thepaisleycorner (https://www.instagram.com/thepaisleycorner/) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thepaisleycorner)
In one hour, you will learn the art of drawing letters and create your own hand-lettered artwork. Once you have learned the basics of hand-lettering, you can create all year long! Use this fun technique to personalize cards, gift tags, place cards, and even your journal! The possibilities are endless!
Please register at www.Eventbrite.com to receive supply list & Zoom link.
Contact Gianna if you have any questions: gbird@minlib.net
Join Katie, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers, to make homemade Ricotta Gnocchi Mac & Cheese (GF options available)!
To make this tasty dish, you’ll need the following ingredients: 15oz container Ricotta, 3 egg yolks, flour (AP or GF), grated Parmesan, milk, cheddar cheese, butter and optional breadcrumbs. No special equipment required. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask Katie and food and nutrition related questions you may have.
Spaces are limited. Please only register if you are sure to be able to attend. Thank you!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Gianna at gbird@minlib.net