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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. 

Janet Blake - Art Exhibition January 2 - January 30, 2026

All Day 1/2 - 1/30
Elizabeth Overton Gallery at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Janet Blake is an artist living on the North Fork. The recognition of her acrylic paintings of architectural buildings throughout the North and South Forks has given her the opportunity to take in the beauty of this environment as a successfu

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Janet Blake is an artist living on the North Fork. The recognition of her acrylic paintings of architectural buildings throughout the North and South Forks has given her the opportunity to take in the beauty of this environment as a successfu

Winter Reading

Adult Winter Reading Program 2026-Snowball Adventure

All Day 1/9 - 2/20
Grab & Go at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Reading Club
Age Group:
Adults

Registration for RFL card holders begins January 2.  Sign up at the Reference Desk to receive a kit that includes raffle tickets and a suggested reading list.  Weekly drawing will be held on Fridays at noon.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grab & Go
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for RFL card holders begins January 2.  Sign up at the Reference Desk to receive a kit that includes raffle tickets and a suggested reading list.  Weekly drawing will be held on Fridays at noon.  

Soda Tab Friends

All Day 1/25 - 1/31
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Turn an ordinary soda tab into a fun little character by adding beads, wire, and your own creative touch. No registration required.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Turn an ordinary soda tab into a fun little character by adding beads, wire, and your own creative touch. No registration required.

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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.

Cancelled
Open
Registration Required
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.

Defensive driving

Defensive Driving

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Driving, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Completing this course may save up to 10% on your insurance and reduce up to 4 points from your driving record. This is a 1 day, 6-hour course with a 30-minute lunch break included. A snack, beverage, and sweater are recommended.

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

Completing this course may save up to 10% on your insurance and reduce up to 4 points from your driving record. This is a 1 day, 6-hour course with a 30-minute lunch break included. A snack, beverage, and sweater are recommended.

Social Worker

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Counseling Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Our social work intern from Stony Brook University's Healthy Libraries Program will be available to meet with patrons to provide information, referrals and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services and more.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext.

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

Our social work intern from Stony Brook University's Healthy Libraries Program will be available to meet with patrons to provide information, referrals and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services and more.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext.

Italian Conversation Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Want to stay fluent in Italian with other like minded students, join our Italian conversation club.  

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Event Details:

Want to stay fluent in Italian with other like minded students, join our Italian conversation club.  

Among Us Challenge

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Gaming, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Call a meeting! Come test your skills as you either try to save your space station, or sneak around eliminating the other players in this fun “real life” version of the hit video game. 

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

Call a meeting! Come test your skills as you either try to save your space station, or sneak around eliminating the other players in this fun “real life” version of the hit video game. 

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.

Among Us Volunteer Crewmen

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Gain community service time by helping our librarians get ready for an Among Us-themed program for school age kids! Teens will receive 1 hour of community service.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gain community service time by helping our librarians get ready for an Among Us-themed program for school age kids! Teens will receive 1 hour of community service.

Stamp Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perkins Long Island History Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Drop in to meet with neighbors who share your interest in philately. All are welcome.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Perkins Long Island History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop in to meet with neighbors who share your interest in philately. All are welcome.

Social Worker

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Counseling Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Our social worker from Family Service League will be available to meet with patrons to provide information, referrals and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services and more.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext.

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

Our social worker from Family Service League will be available to meet with patrons to provide information, referrals and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services and more.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext.

Conversational German

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:45am - 11:15am
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Mark Hobson leads us in conversation to sharpen vocabulary and improve fluency.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mark Hobson leads us in conversation to sharpen vocabulary and improve fluency.  

Tiny Tunes

Friday, January 30, 2026 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

For ages 1-3. This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends. Great for your wonderous wigglers! 

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:

For ages 1-3. This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends. Great for your wonderous wigglers! 

Canasta Club

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:

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

Downton Abbey

Movie Matinee Friday: Downton Abbey

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Event Details:

When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

Social Worker

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Counseling Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Our social worker from Family Service League will be available to meet with patrons to provide information, referrals and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services and more.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext.

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

Our social worker from Family Service League will be available to meet with patrons to provide information, referrals and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services and more.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext.

Poetry Street

Poetry Street: The Room Without a Roof Where Every Voice is Heard

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Community open mic for poetry and spoken word. Take the mic to share your poem, or a poem you love. Listeners are welcome too. Support your local poets.

This program is in-person and on Zoom. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Community open mic for poetry and spoken word. Take the mic to share your poem, or a poem you love. Listeners are welcome too. Support your local poets.

This program is in-person and on Zoom. 

Heart Doily Valentines

All Day 2/1 - 2/7
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Create your own unique handmade card using heart-shaped doilies and fun embellishments to share with someone special. No registration required.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Create your own unique handmade card using heart-shaped doilies and fun embellishments to share with someone special. No registration required.

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Seniors

Please contact the Adult Reference Desk to schedule an appointment.  

 

Riverhead Library card holders may schedule an appointment beginning Monday, January 12 @ 9:30 am. 

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

Please contact the Adult Reference Desk to schedule an appointment.  

 

Riverhead Library card holders may schedule an appointment beginning Monday, January 12 @ 9:30 am. 

Mat Pilates with Leisa

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Leisa Taylor will lead you in an equipment-free pilates class from the comfort of your home. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

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

Leisa Taylor will lead you in an equipment-free pilates class from the comfort of your home. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

Babies Boogie

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages birth-23 months. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and move to the beat in this interactive music and movement class.

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages birth-23 months. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and move to the beat in this interactive music and movement class.

Bridge Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join your neighbors for drop-in Bridge games. No registration needed. All levels are welcome.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:

Join your neighbors for drop-in Bridge games. No registration needed. All levels are welcome.

Yarn Tales-Knitting and Crochet Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Starting Monday, January 26 join a group of knitters and crocheters to share knowledge, projects and all things yarn.  

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

Starting Monday, January 26 join a group of knitters and crocheters to share knowledge, projects and all things yarn.