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
- 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
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Riverhead Health Center (County Center Complex) BY APPOINTMENT only for Outdoor Covid Virus19 Testing: Call ahead: 1-845-553 8030
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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.
- 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:
- National Grid
- PSEG
- Low Cost/Free WiFi
- HEAP Services
- NYS DMV
- Suffolk Transit Policies
- Plasma Donation Information
- Enhanced SNAP Benefits
- Social Service Update
- Mortgage Relief Options
- Child Care Subsidies
- Virtual Breast Feeding Support
- NYS Department of Labor
- NYS Unemployment Application
- Suffolk Campgrounds,
- Suffolk Golf Courses,
- LIRR Information,
- NYS Department of Labor,
- NYS Unemployment Application,
- Suffolk Campgrounds,
- Suffolk Golf Courses,
- LIRR Information
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