Dedham Public Library - Dedham, MA
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The Dedham Public Library is located in a stone granite building behind the Norfolk County Superior Courthouse and serves the residents of the town Dedham.
Waymark Code: WM61X9
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2009
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It is tucked away behind the Norfolk County Superior Court and among residential homes. But the Dedham Public Library building is distinctly different from the buildings around it.
The Dedham Library Association was founded in 1854. The present building was built around 1888, on land that was purchased for the library. The architects were Van Brunt and Howe, who designed the main library with a Romanesque/Southern France style. The stone building materials is Dedham pink granite with red sandstone trim. In 1916, a wing was added for the childrens' room, and in 1952 a wing was added and the entrance to Church Street was made. There is also a branch library in town on Endicott Street.
The building has several interesting features. The windows along Church Street have a dated stone by them, which is likely the children's wing. On the Norfolk Street side, there is a turret. The roof is red tile.
The library is part of the Minuteman Library Network, which has the entire catalog of not only the Dedham Library, but the many other libraries on the network. Access to the Internet can be made through the network.
There is also a door-to-door service.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Library Terminal: Register with Library Clerk to use
Hours of Operation:
Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Approximate date of opening.: 01/01/1886
Library Website: [Web Link]
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
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