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YFS Teen Art Show

All Day 3/12–4/15
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Event Details:

The Annual Teen Art Show is an exciting event that brings together the Riverhead High School students talents, creativity and imagination in various mediums from all grade levels.

This event is in the "Teen" group

3D Pocket Cryptids

All Day 3/22–3/28
Teen
Crafts
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Create miniature 3D displays of your favorite cryptids, from Nessie to Bigfoot and Mothman. No registration required.

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

Women of Broadway Performed by Yvette Malavet- Blum

1:30pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us as Yvette Malavet-Blum, accompanied by Al Koll on piano showcase the Women of Broadway.  

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

Birdhouse Kit Make and Take

9:00am–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Grab & Go, In-Person
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grab & Go
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Grab & Go, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginning on March 23 come by the Adult Reference Desk and pick up this Birdhouse kit.   All supplies included.  Registration is required.  

This event is in the "Seniors" group

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

9:30am–12:30pm
Seniors
Tax Assistance
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

Mat Pilates with Leisa

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, Virtual
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:

Leisa Taylor will lead you in an equipment-free pilates class from the comfort of your home. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

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

Babies Boogie

10:30am–11:15am
Infant/Toddler/Preschool
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
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 birth-23 months. 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

Bridge Club

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Clubs, In-Person
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

2:00pm–3:15pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Clubs, Crafts, In-Person
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

Tai Chi with Denise

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person
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 "Adults" group

Beginning ENGLISH Classes / Clases de inglés

4:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Language Learning
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

Shamrock Pudding Cups

5:30pm–6:15pm
School Age
Cooking, In-Person
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Cooking, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making a delicious holiday treat!

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

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Clubs, In-Person
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

Reiki Circle with Machi

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, Virtual
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:

Experience a guided energy meditation practice intended to restore balance and inner peace. 

Classes are now 45 minutes.

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

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

9:00am–10:00am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, Virtual
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

9:30am–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person
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

9:45am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Language Learning
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

10:00am–10:30am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, Virtual
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 Makers

10:30am–11:00am
Infant/Toddler/Preschool
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
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 2-4 years. Get creative and make music in this hands-on workshop! Kids will build their own instruments using everyday household items while learning about percussion, string, and even “mouth” instruments.

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

Stony Brook Healthy Libraries Program (HeLP)

10:30am–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Showcase Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit the Stony Brook Healthy Libraries Program table in our lobby.

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

Rehab: An American Scandal by Shoshana Walter

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Meta Quest VR Free Play

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Gaming
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 "School Age" group

Creative Crew: Dots of Inspiration

5:00pm–6:00pm
School Age
Art, Crafts, In-Person
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.

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

Writer's Workshop: The Fiction Factory

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Writing Group
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.