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Yankee Stargazers with Joe Roa via Zoom

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Lecture, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A Semiquincentennial tribute to American astronomers. Stars figure large in our early American identity –from the first flags of 1777 to the star charts in Ben Franklin’s popular almanacs.

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

A Semiquincentennial tribute to American astronomers. Stars figure large in our early American identity –from the first flags of 1777 to the star charts in Ben Franklin’s popular almanacs.

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

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Social Worker

Friday, March 27, 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.

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

Tiny Tunes

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
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! 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: 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! 

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

Social Worker

Saturday, March 28, 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.

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

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Please contact the Adult Reference Desk to schedule an appointment.

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

Please contact the Adult Reference Desk to schedule an appointment.

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

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

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Programming 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: Children's Programming 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. 

This event is in the "Seniors" group

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

Monday, March 30, 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

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

Bridge Club

Monday, March 30, 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.

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, March 30, 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 "Teen" group

The Pawject: Paws and Portraits

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service
Age Group:
Teen

Help shelter pets find their forever homes!

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

Help shelter pets find their forever homes!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginning ENGLISH Classes / Clases de inglés

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:45pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to start your journey in learning English? Our Beginner English class, led by a certified teacher, is designed just for you! 

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning
Event Details:

Ready to start your journey in learning English? Our Beginner English class, led by a certified teacher, is designed just for you! 

This event is in the "School Age" group

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.

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

Chess Club

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

Tuesday, March 31, 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.

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.

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

Social Worker

Tuesday, March 31, 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.

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

Intermediate German

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 9:45am - 11:00am
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

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

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

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

Virtual Breathe Together with Charyl

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn techniques to help you bring yourself greater inner peace. 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:

Learn techniques to help you bring yourself greater inner peace. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

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

Music Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child, Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages 2-4 years. Join Reprise Music and experience the joy of music and storytelling together! Families will share an engaging musical tale and create their own soundtrack with rhythm and string instruments. 

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

For ages 2-4 years. Join Reprise Music and experience the joy of music and storytelling together! Families will share an engaging musical tale and create their own soundtrack with rhythm and string instruments. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Meta Quest VR Free Play

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teen

Step into the next dimension of gaming with our VR headset. Featured this month: Beat Saber. No registration required.

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

Step into the next dimension of gaming with our VR headset. Featured this month: Beat Saber. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner/Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:45pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

This class is designed for learners who can understand basic phrases, express simple needs, and have some

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

This class is designed for learners who can understand basic phrases, express simple needs, and have some

This event is in the "School Age" group

The Pawject: Paws and Portraits

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Help shelter pets find their forever homes!

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

Help shelter pets find their forever homes!

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

Chair Boxing with Johnathan Arroyo

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Go another round with Johnathan in this energetic, fun boxing class.  No experience required, all gloves and equipment will be provided as well as some fun music to box along to. 

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

Go another round with Johnathan in this energetic, fun boxing class.  No experience required, all gloves and equipment will be provided as well as some fun music to box along to. 

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

Italian Dialogue, Grammar & Culture

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Franco Varuolo each week virtually to study Italian dialogue, practice conversation and grammar skills and learn Italian culture.

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

Join Franco Varuolo each week virtually to study Italian dialogue, practice conversation and grammar skills and learn Italian culture.