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Sprouts & Friends (Birth-5 Years)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Sprouts & Friends is a music and movement program for families with children. Our mission is to create joy while we play, learn and grow together. Come ready to move and sing with your child.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sprouts & Friends is a music and movement program for families with children. Our mission is to create joy while we play, learn and grow together. Come ready to move and sing with your child.

Fractal Art (Grades 3-5)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Explore the magical world where math and art come together! Children will learn about fractals and symmetry while creating their own unique snowflake-inspired designs. A fun and creative way to see patterns in nature come to life!

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

Explore the magical world where math and art come together! Children will learn about fractals and symmetry while creating their own unique snowflake-inspired designs. A fun and creative way to see patterns in nature come to life!

Disclaimer(s)

Behavior Clause for School-Age Programs

By attending this program, participants agree to conduct themselves in a respectful and appropriate manner. Disruptive, inappropriate, or unsafe behavior toward staff, presenters, or fellow attendees will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the program and/or restriction from future library events. Parents or guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children during all youth and family programs. The library reserves the right to take appropriate action as needed to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all.

Mighty Makers: Watercolor Snowflake Art (Grades K-5)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Use resist techniques with white crayons and watercolor paints to design your own beautiful, one-of-a-kind snowflake artwork. Be sure to dress for a mess!

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

Use resist techniques with white crayons and watercolor paints to design your own beautiful, one-of-a-kind snowflake artwork. Be sure to dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

Behavior Clause for School-Age Programs

By attending this program, participants agree to conduct themselves in a respectful and appropriate manner. Disruptive, inappropriate, or unsafe behavior toward staff, presenters, or fellow attendees will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the program and/or restriction from future library events. Parents or guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children during all youth and family programs. The library reserves the right to take appropriate action as needed to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all.

Little Thinkers Lab (3-5 Years)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

In this playful storytime series, kids will enjoy a picture book read-aloud followed by a hands-on STEAM activity.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child, STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this playful storytime series, kids will enjoy a picture book read-aloud followed by a hands-on STEAM activity.

Play Hooray (Birth-5 Years)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Join Molly Mouse and the PlayHooray crew for some music and movement.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Molly Mouse and the PlayHooray crew for some music and movement.

Winter Pudding Dirt Cups (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Cooking, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Enjoy a snowy story, then make your own Winter Pudding Dirt Cup! We’ll use vanilla pudding, cookie crumbles, and marshmallow snowmen to create a sweet winter treat.

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

Enjoy a snowy story, then make your own Winter Pudding Dirt Cup! We’ll use vanilla pudding, cookie crumbles, and marshmallow snowmen to create a sweet winter treat.

Disclaimer(s)

Behavior Clause for School-Age Programs

By attending this program, participants agree to conduct themselves in a respectful and appropriate manner. Disruptive, inappropriate, or unsafe behavior toward staff, presenters, or fellow attendees will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the program and/or restriction from future library events. Parents or guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children during all youth and family programs. The library reserves the right to take appropriate action as needed to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all.

Long Island Cares Mobile Food Assistance

Thursday, December 18, 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

Long Island Cares will supply prepackaged bags filled with non-perishable food items. No identification is required to pick up your supply of food. This is a walk-up service only.

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

Long Island Cares will supply prepackaged bags filled with non-perishable food items. No identification is required to pick up your supply of food. This is a walk-up service only.

Tiny Tunes (12 Months-3 Years)

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends. Great for your wonderous wigglers! 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends. Great for your wonderous wigglers! 

Do you wanna build a snowman? (Grades 1-5)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Kids will mix up their own homemade snow using just conditioner and baking soda, then shape and decorate their very own mini snowman to take home!

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

Kids will mix up their own homemade snow using just conditioner and baking soda, then shape and decorate their very own mini snowman to take home!

Disclaimer(s)

Behavior Clause for School-Age Programs

By attending this program, participants agree to conduct themselves in a respectful and appropriate manner. Disruptive, inappropriate, or unsafe behavior toward staff, presenters, or fellow attendees will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the program and/or restriction from future library events. Parents or guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children during all youth and family programs. The library reserves the right to take appropriate action as needed to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all.

Troll-tastic Family Movie Night (Preschool-Grade 5)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family

Enjoy a screening of Trolls (2016) with some light snacks while making your own vibrant troll headband out of tulle! Please register each individual child.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: In-Person, Movie, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a screening of Trolls (2016) with some light snacks while making your own vibrant troll headband out of tulle! Please register each individual child.

New Years Cupcake Craft (Grades 3-5)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Get ready to ring in the new year by designing your very own dream paper craft cupcake.

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

Get ready to ring in the new year by designing your very own dream paper craft cupcake.

Disclaimer(s)

Behavior Clause for School-Age Programs

By attending this program, participants agree to conduct themselves in a respectful and appropriate manner. Disruptive, inappropriate, or unsafe behavior toward staff, presenters, or fellow attendees will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the program and/or restriction from future library events. Parents or guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children during all youth and family programs. The library reserves the right to take appropriate action as needed to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all.

Illustration of two mice enjoying books and tea by a snow-covered window. Text reads "Snowball Adventures, January 1 - February 28."

Snowball Adventures: Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Reading Club
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age

For children ages birth-5 years old and in grades K-5. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Reading Club
Event Details:

For children ages birth-5 years old and in grades K-5. 

Parent and Me Playtime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child, Parenting
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Join us for a relaxed playtime designed for toddlers and their caregivers!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child, Parenting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxed playtime designed for toddlers and their caregivers!

Toddlers Tango

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages 2-4 years. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and move to the beat in this interactive music and movement class. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 2-4 years. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and move to the beat in this interactive music and movement class. 

Lil Athletes: Lacrosse

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages 20-35 months. Join Lil’ Athletes for lacrosse practice!  Children learn basic lacrosse skills.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 20-35 months. Join Lil’ Athletes for lacrosse practice!  Children learn basic lacrosse skills.

Little Thinkers Lab

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages 3-5. In this playful storytime series, kids will enjoy a picture book read-aloud followed by a hands-on STEAM activity.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 3-5. In this playful storytime series, kids will enjoy a picture book read-aloud followed by a hands-on STEAM activity.

Hello 2026!

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages 3-5. Ring in the new year with fingerpainting fun! Dress for a mess. No registration required. 

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Event Details:

For ages 3-5. Ring in the new year with fingerpainting fun! Dress for a mess. No registration required. 

Salt and Watercolor Snowflake Art

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Create your own unique shimmering snowflake art using a crayon, watercolors, and some salt! No two snowflakes (or creations!) are ever the same. It’s the perfect craft for a cold winter day!

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

Create your own unique shimmering snowflake art using a crayon, watercolors, and some salt! No two snowflakes (or creations!) are ever the same. It’s the perfect craft for a cold winter day!

Disclaimer(s)

Behavior Clause for School-Age Programs

By attending this program, participants agree to conduct themselves in a respectful and appropriate manner. Disruptive, inappropriate, or unsafe behavior toward staff, presenters, or fellow attendees will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the program and/or restriction from future library events. Parents or guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children during all youth and family programs. The library reserves the right to take appropriate action as needed to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all.

Parent and Me Playtime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Parent & Child, Parenting
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Join us for a relaxed playtime designed for toddlers and their caregivers!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: In-Person, Parent & Child, Parenting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxed playtime designed for toddlers and their caregivers!

Mighty Makers: Ozobot Adventure Park

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Mighty Makers is a hands-on program series where kids explore creativity through technology.

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

Mighty Makers is a hands-on program series where kids explore creativity through technology.

Disclaimer(s)

Behavior Clause for School-Age Programs

By attending this program, participants agree to conduct themselves in a respectful and appropriate manner. Disruptive, inappropriate, or unsafe behavior toward staff, presenters, or fellow attendees will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the program and/or restriction from future library events. Parents or guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children during all youth and family programs. The library reserves the right to take appropriate action as needed to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all.

Toddlers Tango

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages 2-4 years. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and move to the beat in this interactive music and movement class. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 2-4 years. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and move to the beat in this interactive music and movement class. 

Sing, Sign, with Me

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages birth-5 years. Learn sign language in a meaningful and playful way with Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Signing Time Instructor, Lisamarie Curley.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages birth-5 years. Learn sign language in a meaningful and playful way with Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Signing Time Instructor, Lisamarie Curley.

Lil Athletes: Soccer

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

This fun and engaging class introduces toddlers to the sport of soccer through playful activities, props, and games.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

This fun and engaging class introduces toddlers to the sport of soccer through playful activities, props, and games.

Moving Pictures

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, In-Person, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Get creative and make your art come alive! In this hands-on program, we’ll design and build simple moving pictures using sliders and storytelling. It's a fun mix of art, imagination, and a little bit of engineering!

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

Get creative and make your art come alive! In this hands-on program, we’ll design and build simple moving pictures using sliders and storytelling. It's a fun mix of art, imagination, and a little bit of engineering!