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The Donovan Project: Celebrating the Music of the Irish

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Let's celebrate the music of the Irish just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

Let's celebrate the music of the Irish just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

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

Seeds of Knowledge Seed Library Opening Day

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Gardening, In-Person, Nature & Environment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Stop by the seed library information table to find out more about how you can request seeds. 

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gardening, In-Person, Nature & Environment
Event Details:

Stop by the seed library information table to find out more about how you can request seeds. 

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

Dance With Me

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages 18-35 months. Little ones will enjoy a story,  move, groove, and play through creative dance activities, tumbling on mats, and free play. A perfect blend of energy, creativity, and storytelling!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 18-35 months. Little ones will enjoy a story,  move, groove, and play through creative dance activities, tumbling on mats, and free play. A perfect blend of energy, creativity, and storytelling!

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

Bridge Club

Monday, March 9, 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 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Grand 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: Grand 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

Paper Flower Shamrocks with Casey

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Casey Cunningham in making these shamrocks just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

Full
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 in making these shamrocks just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

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

Tai Chi with Denise

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Beginners welcome. This program is open to Riverhead Free Library cardholders only.

 

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

Beginners welcome. This program is open to Riverhead Free Library cardholders only.

 

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

Dr. Seuss Yoga

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

While sharing My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss, we will bend, stretch, sing, and laugh, allowing your children to experience story time like they never have before.
 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

While sharing My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss, we will bend, stretch, sing, and laugh, allowing your children to experience story time like they never have before.
 

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

Chess Club

Monday, March 9, 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 "School Age" group

Leprechaun Traps

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Let’s see if you can outsmart a leprechaun! Design your very own leprechaun trap using creativity, engineering, and a little luck.

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

Let’s see if you can outsmart a leprechaun! Design your very own leprechaun trap using creativity, engineering, and a little luck.

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

Social Worker

Tuesday, March 10, 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 10, 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 "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group

Music and Movement

Tuesday, March 10, 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 2-4 years. Move and groove with Reprise Music as we explore music through simple, joyful movements like clapping, stomping, and swaying to favorite songs. This interactive class encourages coordination, rhythm, and a love of music.

Open
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 2-4 years. Move and groove with Reprise Music as we explore music through simple, joyful movements like clapping, stomping, and swaying to favorite songs. This interactive class encourages coordination, rhythm, and a love of music.

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

Little Artists

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Little artists are invited to explore colors, textures, and materials in this hands-on drop-in art program for preschoolers.

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

Little artists are invited to explore colors, textures, and materials in this hands-on drop-in art program for preschoolers.

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

Moving Zen: Karate for Aging Adults

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Sensei Chris for this 6-part Karate class.  Learn how to use martial arts to improve health and peace of mind. Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. 

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:

Join Sensei Chris for this 6-part Karate class.  Learn how to use martial arts to improve health and peace of mind. Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. 

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

Writer's Workshop: The Fiction Factory

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Write a fiction piece at home, then bring your work to meetings to share in a seminar style discussion. 

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

Write a fiction piece at home, then bring your work to meetings to share in a seminar style discussion. 

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

Senior Advocate-Suffolk County Office for the Aging

Wednesday, March 11, 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

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

Toddlers Tango

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
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. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: In-Person, 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. 

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

Mah Jongg Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Drop in to play Mah Jongg 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, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop in to play Mah Jongg 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

Senior Lunch Social with Laura (Singles)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come out and make new friends. You will be responsible for paying for what you order. Cash is often preferred for tipping and settling the bill. 

Watermark of Wading River

2925 Wading River Road

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come out and make new friends. You will be responsible for paying for what you order. Cash is often preferred for tipping and settling the bill. 

Watermark of Wading River

2925 Wading River Road

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

Irish Soda Bread with Chef Rob

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Cooking, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Chef Rob in making this wonderful Irish Soda Bread.

Need to bring with you a Large Bowl, Mixing spoon and a small Cookie tray.

$5 Per person due at time of in person registration. 

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

Join Chef Rob in making this wonderful Irish Soda Bread.

Need to bring with you a Large Bowl, Mixing spoon and a small Cookie tray.

$5 Per person due at time of in person registration. 

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

Social Worker

Thursday, March 12, 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 "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group

Tiny Talkers

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child, Storytime
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages 18-36 months. Read, sing, and play in a themed class with pediatric speech-language pathologist Kristina Potter. Interactive story and circle time will be followed by hands-on play in centers.

Open
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, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 18-36 months. Read, sing, and play in a themed class with pediatric speech-language pathologist Kristina Potter. Interactive story and circle time will be followed by hands-on play in centers.

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

In-Person Chair Yoga with Susan

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A weekly in-person class which will get you moving while also teaching you techniques to help you bring yourself greater inner peace.

You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time. 

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

A weekly in-person class which will get you moving while also teaching you techniques to help you bring yourself greater inner peace.

You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.