Free Income Tax Assistance Update

• The AARP Tax appointments are filled for this season.

• However, there are a limited number of Virtual VITA appointments.

• Virtual VITA is available to patrons from any NYS library.

• To schedule Appointments for Virtual VITA on either a Tuesday or a Thursday, please call the Riverhead Free Library at (631) 727-3228 x.100 or x.154.

• For Virtual VITA, you must bring (1) photo ID, (2) Social Securtity card, (3) last year's tax return, (4) current tax documents, and (5) your bank's routing number.

• In case of severe weather, please call the Library at (631) 727-3228 x.100 

 Thank you.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LIBRARY TRUSTEE?

The Library's Board of Trustees invites residents of the Riverhead Central School District,

interested in serving as a Library Trustee, to submit an application and resume by March

4, 2019, to the Library, Attention: President of the Board of Trustees. 

The Riverhead Free Library is governed by up to nine trustees who meet on the second

Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm,  and additionally if needed. Potential candidates

should have a strong interest in public libraries and must be willing to devote the time

and effort necessary to fulfill the obligations as Library Trustee. The term of office is

three years.

Click Here to download Application

The Library added the following Databases/Websites to our Web Page

Two new databases are located on the Databases A to Z page.  The Gale Directory Library and the Gale Virtual Reference Library have links found under the G, H, I Tab.  There are separate link for inside library use and remote use. 

To get to the Databases A to Z page just click on the Research link on the library's home page.

A Message to Our Community

The Proposed 2019-2020 Budget Blurb in the Riverhead Free Library's March / April 2019 Newsletter was printed incorrectly.

The Library apologizes for any confusion.  Please see correction posted here:

Proposed 2019-2020 Budget

Expenditures                                            Budget

Library Materials                                       442,400

Personnel                                                3,137,565

Building & Grounds                                  299,000

Equipment & Supplies                             122,664

Other Operating Expenses                     184,000

TOTAL                                                    4,186,329

Revenue                                                   Budget 

Fines & Fees                                                     5,000

Gifts & Donations                                          20,000

Contract Districts                                        115,000

State Aide                                                       11,000

Programs & Bus Trips                                  16,000

Other                                                              10,000

Interest Operating Budget                            5,000

Tax Support                                              4,004,329

TOTAL                                                      4,186,329

Increase in Tax Levy:  191,772

Click here for a printable pdf file of this data.

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The Library’s Career Information Center has a comprehensive collection for patrons who are researching careers or actively job hunting. Resources include digital and print materials in the following categories: Career Exploration, Resumes, Cover Letters and Job Applications, Education and Training, Test Preparation, and Job-Hunting Resources. Please stop in and visit our new Career Information Center and see all we have to offer.