COVID-19 / Corona Virus

Notes and Updates

During this time of emergency measures, the Riverhead Free Library will be updating our web site to provide current information to our patrons:

Reference USA is available from your home: Reference USA from Home
The FBI has several press releases regarding potential scams during the time
Wonderbooks and Playaway will be hosting free kids read-along event on Saturdays and Sundays at noon throughout April. This is an instagram event @playawayproducts.
Riverhead Patrons can now access the following databases from home: Ancestry Library, Nat Geo Kids, Foundation Center, and ALLDATA at home access
Prevent your Zoom Meeting from being Bombed: Secure your Zoom Meeting
Recent Suffolk County Executive Statements (see below for older statements): Eviction Moratorium, Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Snydrome, CVS COVID-19 Testing
Long Island Mental Health Resources: Mental Health Resources
Updated Testing Protocol: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4

Mobile Testing Information: The NYS Mobile testing sites are open at
- Stony Brook University, and are BY APPOINTMENT only. Residents can make a call to request an appointment here: 1-888-364-3065
- Riverhead Health Center (County Center Complex) BY APPOINTMENT only for Outdoor Covid Virus19 Testing: Call ahead: 1-845-553 8030
Code Red Text Messaging: Residents can text COVIDSUFFOLK to 67283 to receive the latest information.
Smart 911 Sign Up: www.smart911.com or https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/FRES/Smart911.
Information about COVID-19 Coronavirus: The most recent information can be found at US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NYS Department of Heath, and Suffolk County Department of Health.
Information about Potential Scams: Beware of Scams and Scammers
Important IRS information: The IRS has made some changes to 2020 deadlines. More information can be found at the special web site the IRS has set up: IRS.gov/coronavirus
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center: Coronavirus Heat Map

Riverhead Free Library's Social Media: Our librarians are actively updating our social media accounts. Check out our Facebook (@theriverheadfreelibrary), Twitter (@RivFreeLibrary), and Instagram (@riverheadfrteelibrary) accounts.
Library Cards: If you are having any issues with your library card, cannot find it, or currently do not have a card, please visit Livebrary.com to access an updated Get a Card function. You may use https://search.livebrary.com/selfreg to receive a barcode that will serve as a temporary 90-day library card. This barcode will allow you to have electronic access to our services.
Ancestry Library: Riverhead Patrons can now access Ancestry Library from home.
National Geographic for Kids: Please use the corrrected link Nat Geo Kids.
Foundation Center: Access to our subscription to the Foundation Center is available from home.
ALLDATA has offered temporary remote access to our patrons: ALLDATA at home access

The Parrish Art Museum introduces the Parrish Home Art Studio.

Information about Atlantis Marine World: Atlantis Marine World

Information about the Quogue Wildlife Refuge: Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Information from Peconic Bay Medical Center: PBMC

Information from The Parrish Art Museum: Parrish Art Museum Friday Night Live

Alzheimer's Association has information on webinar education programs: Alzheimer's Association

Vanderbilt Museum has some new virtual programs: Vanderbilt Museum

Online Care Support from the Parker Institute: Positive Approach to Care
Resources for US Veterans: VA Resources
Association for Mental Health and Wellness: Offers expanded support services amid COVID-19 crisis. Visit their website at www.MHAW.org
Family Service League has information on 24-hour Crisis Care: Family Service League
New York State Information on Recreation: NY State Park Information
NYS Office of Mental Heatlh web site: NYS OMH
The National Institute of Mental Health has information on its website: National Institute of Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness developed a special website: NAMI
The United Way of Long Island has information about assistance: COVID-19 HELP Suffolk County
Suffolk County Information on SNAP: SNAP during COVID-19
The Family Service League of Long Island is another good resource: Family Service League of LI
Island Harvest has a letter regarding service: Island Harvest Letter

Statements from the Suffolk County Executive:

Message 3 14

Suffolk County Public Libraries Make 3D Printed Face Shields

for Healthcare Workers

For video footage https://youtu.be/RxRbSF9e-PU of the 3-D “print farm” set up at the Suffolk Cooperative Library System in Bellport, NY