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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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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.  

This event is in the "School Age" group

Darling Doves Paper Craft

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

For Grades 1-5. Visit us after school to create a special craft for someone you love! No registration required. 

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

For Grades 1-5. Visit us after school to create a special craft for someone you love! No registration required. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Learn to Sew-Sewing for Beginners

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn how to sew a one of a kind piece.  

Registration limited to 6 participants.  

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

Learn how to sew a one of a kind piece.  

Registration limited to 6 participants.  

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group

Little Thinkers Lab

Thursday, February 5, 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.

Open
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.

This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Love Bug Craft

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age

For ages 3-10. Show your love for someone this Valentines Day with this cute craft. No registration required. 

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

For ages 3-10. Show your love for someone this Valentines Day with this cute craft. No registration required. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Valentine Earrings with Lisa

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Make these heart earrings in time for Valentine's Day.

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

Make these heart earrings in time for Valentine's Day.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yarn Tales-Knitting and Crochet Club

Monday, February 9, 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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Knitting for Beginners

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn the basics in this beginner class.  

Please bring one skein of worsted weight yarn and a pair of #8 knitting needles.  

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

Learn the basics in this beginner class.  

Please bring one skein of worsted weight yarn and a pair of #8 knitting needles.  

This event is in the "School Age" group

Valentines Day Card Workshop

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

For Grades K-5. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at our creative workshop!

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. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at our creative workshop!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Knitting for Beginners

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn the basics in this beginner class.  

Please bring one skein of worsted weight yarn and a pair of #8 knitting needles.  

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

Learn the basics in this beginner class.  

Please bring one skein of worsted weight yarn and a pair of #8 knitting needles.  

This event is in the "School Age" group

Slime Time: Valentine's Edition

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Choose from pink or red to make a valentines day themed slime. 

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

Choose from pink or red to make a valentines day themed slime. 

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Chinese New Year Lanterns

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
School Age

Celebrate and learn about the Chinese New Year with us! We’ll get creative with making traditional paper lanterns.

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

Celebrate and learn about the Chinese New Year with us! We’ll get creative with making traditional paper lanterns.

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Minecraft Sculptures

All Day 2/21 - 2/27
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Use wooden cubes, glue, and paint to create your own sculpture inspired by the game- whether it’s a favorite mob, item, or custom creation. No registration required.

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

Use wooden cubes, glue, and paint to create your own sculpture inspired by the game- whether it’s a favorite mob, item, or custom creation. No registration required.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yarn Tales-Knitting and Crochet Club

Monday, February 23, 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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Knitting for Beginners

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn the basics in this beginner class.  

Please bring one skein of worsted weight yarn and a pair of #8 knitting needles.  

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

Learn the basics in this beginner class.  

Please bring one skein of worsted weight yarn and a pair of #8 knitting needles.  

This event is in the "School Age" group

Creative Crew: Story Quilts

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.