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Winter Buttons

All Day 1/4 - 1/10
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Stop by and make your own wearable buttons with winter-inspired designs. No registration required.

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

Stop by and make your own wearable buttons with winter-inspired designs. No registration required.

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!

Polymer Clay Sculpting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Escape the cold weather and try your hand at clay sculpting, whether it be a festive charm or figurine. 

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

Escape the cold weather and try your hand at clay sculpting, whether it be a festive charm or figurine. 

Meta Quest VR Free Play

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation
Age Group:
Teen

Try gaming in three dimensions with our brand-new VR headset!

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Event Details:

Try gaming in three dimensions with our brand-new VR headset!

Senior Advocate-Suffolk County Office for the Aging

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Perkins Long Island History Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A representative from the Suffolk County Office for the Aging will discuss different benefits and programs available to seniors.  The advocate can assist in determining program eligibility, filling out various applications/forms and connect s

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

A representative from the Suffolk County Office for the Aging will discuss different benefits and programs available to seniors.  The advocate can assist in determining program eligibility, filling out various applications/forms and connect s

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.

D&D Nights: The Adventure Continues

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation
Age Group:
Teen

Leap into adventure and take part in a totally unique role-playing experience.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Leap into adventure and take part in a totally unique role-playing experience.

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. 

Decked Out Ducks

All Day 1/11 - 1/17
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

January 13th is National Rubber Ducky Day! Join us to customize and decorate your own rubber duck to take home. No registration required.

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

January 13th is National Rubber Ducky Day! Join us to customize and decorate your own rubber duck to take home. 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!

Meta Quest VR Free Play

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation
Age Group:
Teen

Try gaming in three dimensions with our brand-new VR headset!

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Event Details:

Try gaming in three dimensions with our brand-new VR headset!

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!

Tiny Tunes

Friday, January 16, 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! 

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 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! 

Heart of Riverhead Civic Association

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association for their monthly meeting.

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and discuss important town issues, hear updates, and learn about upcoming events.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Join the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association for their monthly meeting.

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and discuss important town issues, hear updates, and learn about upcoming events.

DIY Pop Sockets

All Day 1/18 - 1/24
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Join us and customize your own pop socket to attach to your phone case or eReader! No registration required.

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

Join us and customize your own pop socket to attach to your phone case or eReader! No registration required.

Parent and Me Playtime

Tuesday, January 20, 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!

Upcoming
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!

Meta Quest VR Free Play

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation
Age Group:
Teen

Try gaming in three dimensions with our brand-new VR headset!

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Event Details:

Try gaming in three dimensions with our brand-new VR headset!