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YFS / TEEN ART SHOW

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art

Teen Art Show - set-up

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Teen Art Show - set-up

YFS / TEEN ART SHOW - LAUREN BROWN

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Outreach

TEEN ART SHOW / set-up

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Program Type: Art, Outreach
Event Details:

TEEN ART SHOW / set-up

Structures of Sound

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring 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:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring 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:

Senior Social at the Library

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come to the library to enjoy light refreshments, crafts and games.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to enjoy light refreshments, crafts and games.

Creative Crew: Dots of Inspiration

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Join the Creative Crew and bring your creativity to life through hands-on arts and crafts projects.

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:

Join the Creative Crew and bring your creativity to life through hands-on arts and crafts projects.

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.

Cherry Blossom Art

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

For Grades K-5.

Spring has officially sprung! Come in to create a beautiful cherry blossom picture.

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

For Grades K-5.

Spring has officially sprung! Come in to create a beautiful cherry blossom picture.

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.

Structures of Sound

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring 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:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring 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:

Sock Bunnies

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age

For Families with children in pre-k-grade 2. Create a cozy, soft sock bunny to display this Spring.

Please only register once per family. 

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

For Families with children in pre-k-grade 2. Create a cozy, soft sock bunny to display this Spring.

Please only register once per family. 

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.

Paint Together with Bob Ross

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family

Only one registration per family needed. 

Gather your family for a relaxing paint-along! We’ll follow a full Bob Ross episode together, creating landscapes, happy little trees, and colorful skies.

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

Only one registration per family needed. 

Gather your family for a relaxing paint-along! We’ll follow a full Bob Ross episode together, creating landscapes, happy little trees, and colorful skies.

Scandalous! Scandals in the Art World (Zoom)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, History & Genealogy, Lecture, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

From stolen masterpieces to artwork that shocked the world, join us as artist and professor Chris Vivas discusses major events in the art world that range from theft, to murder and exploitation.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, History & Genealogy, Lecture, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

From stolen masterpieces to artwork that shocked the world, join us as artist and professor Chris Vivas discusses major events in the art world that range from theft, to murder and exploitation.

Eco-Friendly Earth Day Cards

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

For Grades K-5.

Let’s show a little love for our planet by making biodegradable greeting cards!

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

For Grades K-5.

Let’s show a little love for our planet by making biodegradable greeting cards!

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.

Structures of Sound

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring 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:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring 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:

Senior Social at the Library with Laura

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come to the library to enjoy light refreshments, crafts and games.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to enjoy light refreshments, crafts and games.

Earth Day Mosaic Earth Craft

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Come and learn the importance of our beautiful planet while creating a fun construction paper mosaic Earth to hang in your home.

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:

Come and learn the importance of our beautiful planet while creating a fun construction paper mosaic Earth to hang in your 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.

Creative Crew: Recycled Self-Portraits

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Join the Creative Crew and bring your creativity to life through hands-on arts and crafts projects. In this session, celebrate Earth Day by turning trash into treasure!

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:

Join the Creative Crew and bring your creativity to life through hands-on arts and crafts projects. In this session, celebrate Earth Day by turning trash into treasure!

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.

Spring Tote Bags

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

For Grades K-5.

Spring is here! Join us as we turn tote bags into blooming works of art! 

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

For Grades K-5.

Spring is here! Join us as we turn tote bags into blooming works of art! 

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.

Artist - Alan Bull

All Day 5/1 - 5/30
Elizabeth Overton Gallery at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Alan Bull is a painter, muralist, illustrator and instructor based in Newbury, Massachuetts. Originally from Maine and Orient New York. His works are featured in New England and North Fork art galleries.

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

Alan Bull is a painter, muralist, illustrator and instructor based in Newbury, Massachuetts. Originally from Maine and Orient New York. His works are featured in New England and North Fork art galleries.

Art Exhibition East End Council - Ultimate Studio June 4 - June 25

All Day 6/4 - 6/25
Elizabeth Overton Gallery at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Mr. jackson's students are creative, imaginative and talented in painting a variety of subjects. The students under Mr. Jackson's instruction strive to the next level becoming amazing artists in their own right.

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

Mr. jackson's students are creative, imaginative and talented in painting a variety of subjects. The students under Mr. Jackson's instruction strive to the next level becoming amazing artists in their own right.

Leah Tomaino - Art Exhibition July 1 - July 30

All Day 7/1 - 7/30
Elizabeth Overton Gallery at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Leah K. Tomaino's artwork is made from simple materials and features an innovative collage application of acrylic paint, brown paper shopping bags and canvas.

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

Leah K. Tomaino's artwork is made from simple materials and features an innovative collage application of acrylic paint, brown paper shopping bags and canvas.

Riverhead Photo Club - Art Exhibition - August 1 -27

All Day 8/1 - 8/27
Elizabeth Overton Gallery at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

We are a group of amateur and professional photographers who enjoy various aspects of photography. Some of us shoot landscapes while others shoot nature and wild animals, street photography, along with technical and scientific photography.

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

We are a group of amateur and professional photographers who enjoy various aspects of photography. Some of us shoot landscapes while others shoot nature and wild animals, street photography, along with technical and scientific photography.

Anika Griffing - Art Exhibition September 3 - 25

All Day 9/3 - 9/25
Elizabeth Overton Gallery at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

I am a contemporary painter with a focus on concepts in astronomy. I blur the lines between representation and abstraction by reasoning with the mysteries of unproven theories in the universe and making theories of my own with my paintings.

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

I am a contemporary painter with a focus on concepts in astronomy. I blur the lines between representation and abstraction by reasoning with the mysteries of unproven theories in the universe and making theories of my own with my paintings.

P.E.A.C.E - Art Exhibition-October 1 - October 30

All Day 10/1 - 10/30
Elizabeth Overton Gallery at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art

P.E.AC.E. -2026

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

P.E.A.C.E. Award Ceremony.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

P.E.A.C.E. Award Ceremony.

Eileen Kelly - Art Exhibition November 3 - November 27

All Day 11/3 - 11/27
Elizabeth Overton Gallery at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Eileen Kelly's artwork embodies an Expressionism process, portraying an emotional response to her inner experience as she is often overtaken by universal energy and the natural beauty that surrounds her.  Throughout the creative process each

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

Eileen Kelly's artwork embodies an Expressionism process, portraying an emotional response to her inner experience as she is often overtaken by universal energy and the natural beauty that surrounds her.  Throughout the creative process each