Paver work at Main entry

Starting Tuesday, April 29th, the main library entry will be closed due to paver work. Please use our new entry facing Court Street. 

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Teen Recycling Challenge

All Day 3/1 - 4/30
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen

Bring bottles and cans to any local bottle drop in March and April, save your receipts, and show them to a librarian to earn community service hours.

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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service, In-Person
Event Details:

Bring bottles and cans to any local bottle drop in March and April, save your receipts, and show them to a librarian to earn community service hours.

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A workout class on Tuesdays and Thursdays which will leave you feeling energized. Suitable for all levels of a range of motion. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

A workout class on Tuesdays and Thursdays which will leave you feeling energized. Suitable for all levels of a range of motion. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

Intermediate German

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:00am
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

Virtual Breathe Together with Charyl

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn techniques to help you bring yourself greater inner peace. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn techniques to help you bring yourself greater inner peace. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

JOB FAIR

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Looking for a new opportunity?  

Join us for an in-person Job Fair sponsored by the NYS Department of Labor Business Engagement Unit. 

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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Looking for a new opportunity?  

Join us for an in-person Job Fair sponsored by the NYS Department of Labor Business Engagement Unit. 

Social Work Intern

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Counseling Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A social work intern from Stony Brook University's Healthy Libraries Program will be available to meet with patrons.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext. 301 to schedule an appointment.

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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Counseling Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

A social work intern from Stony Brook University's Healthy Libraries Program will be available to meet with patrons.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext. 301 to schedule an appointment.

Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles intermedio

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:45pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

This class is designed for learners who can understand basic phrases, express simple needs, and have some

Full
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is designed for learners who can understand basic phrases, express simple needs, and have some

First Time Homebuyers Workshop with Dime Savings Bank

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Stage Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Are you ready to take the exciting step towards homeownership?  For First time homebuyers, learn about the home buying process, special loan programs, grants and down payment assistance.  A local Mortgage professional, Realtor, Attorney

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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Stage Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to take the exciting step towards homeownership?  For First time homebuyers, learn about the home buying process, special loan programs, grants and down payment assistance.  A local Mortgage professional, Realtor, Attorney

Literacy Suffolk with Linda Broderick

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Open Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Open Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach

Eating Seasonally with Jessica Milazzo

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

While at the grocery store, do you ever wonder where the produce is coming from, when it was picked and how far did it have to travel to get to you?

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

While at the grocery store, do you ever wonder where the produce is coming from, when it was picked and how far did it have to travel to get to you?

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Shore Walk with Mary Laura Lamont

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
In-Person, Nature & Environment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Long Island Sound Beach Walk at Hallock State Park Preserve. Led by MaryLaura Lamont, Park Naturalist.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Nature & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Long Island Sound Beach Walk at Hallock State Park Preserve. Led by MaryLaura Lamont, Park Naturalist.

Mah Jongg Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Drop in to play Mah Jongg with your neighbors. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best.

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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop in to play Mah Jongg with your neighbors. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best.

STEAM Buddies

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen

We are looking for Teen Volunteers to help out in our STEAM Club program.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are looking for Teen Volunteers to help out in our STEAM Club program.

Two kids doing a science experiment.

STEAM Club: Patterns in Motion (K-5)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will discover the science behind kaleidoscopes!

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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will discover the science behind kaleidoscopes!

Virtual Meditation with Susan

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Susan will lead us on a guided meditation to help you find balance and inner peace.

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Susan will lead us on a guided meditation to help you find balance and inner peace.

Create Your Own Comic (Grades 4-12)

All Day 5/1 - 5/8
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen

Stop by the Teen Loft and celebrate Free Comic Book Day (Sat., May 3) by creating your own comic using cut out characters, object, and speech bubbles on a construction paper background. 

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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Loft and celebrate Free Comic Book Day (Sat., May 3) by creating your own comic using cut out characters, object, and speech bubbles on a construction paper background. 

In-Person Chair Yoga with Susan

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A weekly in-person class which will get you moving while also teaching you techniques to help you bring yourself greater inner peace.

You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time. 

Full
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

A weekly in-person class which will get you moving while also teaching you techniques to help you bring yourself greater inner peace.

You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time. 

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Long Island Cares Mobile Food Assistance

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors

Are you in need of emergency food? The Riverhead Free Library is partnering with Long Island Cares to make sure all community members in need are well- nourished.

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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Are you in need of emergency food? The Riverhead Free Library is partnering with Long Island Cares to make sure all community members in need are well- nourished.

Virtual Chair Yoga with Susan

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Participating in this weekly virtual class from your own home will get you moving while also teaching you techniques to help bring yourself greater inner peace.

You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participating in this weekly virtual class from your own home will get you moving while also teaching you techniques to help bring yourself greater inner peace.

You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

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Meet the Author Robert Banfelder

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Author Event, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join author Robert Banfelder as he discusses his new book The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case ~ Does Rex Heuermann Reign King of Murder and Mayhem?  Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join author Robert Banfelder as he discusses his new book The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case ~ Does Rex Heuermann Reign King of Murder and Mayhem?  Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Part II

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Tai Chi for Arthritis  is a moving meditation and the health benefits include increased flexibility, muscle strength and balance.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Arthritis  is a moving meditation and the health benefits include increased flexibility, muscle strength and balance.

Conversational Spanish

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Practice conversational Spanish with Jennie Locicero. Some familiarity with Spanish is helpful.

 

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Register Now
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice conversational Spanish with Jennie Locicero. Some familiarity with Spanish is helpful.

 

Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles intermedio

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:45pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

This class is designed for learners who can understand basic phrases, express simple needs, and have some

Full
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is designed for learners who can understand basic phrases, express simple needs, and have some

Structures of Sound

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Stage Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Ben to discuss classic albums and artists, including:

Abbey Road - The Beatles (1969)

Skylarking - XTC (1986)

Merriweather Post Pavilion - Animal Collective (2009)

Imaginal Disk - Magdalena Bay (2024)

 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Stage Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ben to discuss classic albums and artists, including:

Abbey Road - The Beatles (1969)

Skylarking - XTC (1986)

Merriweather Post Pavilion - Animal Collective (2009)

Imaginal Disk - Magdalena Bay (2024)