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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Tai Chi for Arthritis  is a moving meditation and the health benefits include increased flexibility, muscle strength and balance.

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

Tai Chi for Arthritis  is a moving meditation and the health benefits include increased flexibility, muscle strength and balance.

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

Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Nature & Environment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons for a presentation about the turtles that live on Long Island. Learn why turtles are important to the ecosystem, the threats that they face and what can be done to help protect them.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Nature & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons for a presentation about the turtles that live on Long Island. Learn why turtles are important to the ecosystem, the threats that they face and what can be done to help protect them.

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

Italian Conversation Club

Thursday, January 15, 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.  

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

Conversational Spanish

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Practice conversational Spanish with Jennie Locicero. Some familiarity with Spanish is helpful.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice conversational Spanish with Jennie Locicero. Some familiarity with Spanish is helpful.

 

This event is in the "School Age" group

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!

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

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Zumba-Dance. Sweat. Smile.

YOUR HEART WILL RACE, YOUR FEET WILL MOVE, AND YOUR MOOD WILL SOAR.  WELCOME TO ZUMBA with TIANA!

Just wear comfy clothes, sneakers and bring water.  

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

Zumba-Dance. Sweat. Smile.

YOUR HEART WILL RACE, YOUR FEET WILL MOVE, AND YOUR MOOD WILL SOAR.  WELCOME TO ZUMBA with TIANA!

Just wear comfy clothes, sneakers and bring water.  

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

Stamp Club

Thursday, January 15, 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.

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

Conversational German

Friday, January 16, 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.  

Upcoming
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.  

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

Virtual Zumba Gold with Irina

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Stage Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A class to get you moving and grooving. Irina will lead you weekly with up-beat music, and movement that can be done or modified for all levels of fitness. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

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

A class to get you moving and grooving. Irina will lead you weekly with up-beat music, and movement that can be done or modified for all levels of fitness. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

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

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! 

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

Canasta Club

Friday, January 16, 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.

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

Movie Matinee Friday: 1776

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence.

We will supply all your favorite concession stand stacks!

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

A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence.

We will supply all your favorite concession stand stacks!

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

Defensive Driving

Saturday, January 17, 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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: Volunteer Expo

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Discover many ways to honor Dr. King through service to the community.  Meet with local non-profits and choose volunteer opportunities such as helping with animals, assisting at events, working in gardens or food banks and so much more.

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

Discover many ways to honor Dr. King through service to the community.  Meet with local non-profits and choose volunteer opportunities such as helping with animals, assisting at events, working in gardens or food banks and so much more.

This event is in the "Teen" group

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.

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

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

Tuesday, January 20, 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.

Upcoming
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

Intermediate German

Tuesday, January 20, 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.

Upcoming
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, January 20, 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.

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

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!

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

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Tai Chi for Arthritis  is a moving meditation and the health benefits include increased flexibility, muscle strength and balance.

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

Tai Chi for Arthritis  is a moving meditation and the health benefits include increased flexibility, muscle strength and balance.

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

The Connection Cure by Julia Hotz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.  

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.  

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

Camellia Paper Flowers with Casey

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Casey Cunningham as she shows us how to make these beautiful camellias.  

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

Join Casey Cunningham as she shows us how to make these beautiful camellias.  

This event is in the "Teen" group

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!