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Red One

Movie Matinee Friday: Red One

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Movie, Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

After Santa Claus is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with a notorious hacker in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

Jo-Ann Wilson

A Unique Interactive Book Reading Event with Jo-Ann Wilson

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, History & Genealogy, In-Person
Event Details:

Be transported to the 1800s through live music, dance and gripping narrative as Jo-Ann Wilson, author of The Diary of An Ex-Slave and NYSCA 2025 grant recipient in literature shares excerpts from her historical fiction novel. 

Zumba

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
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.  

American Flag

Veteran's Resource Table

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Showcase Lobby at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Showcase Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

A Veteran peer mentor from the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project will share resources to Veterans and their families. No registration is required.

Zumba

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
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.  

Framed

Trues and Brews

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each month to discuss a true crime novel. 

November 20-When the Moon Turns to Blood: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and a Story of Murder, Wild Faith, and End Times by Leah Sottile

Home Alone

Movie Matinee Friday: Home Alone

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Movie, Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

An eight-year-old troublemaker, mistakenly left home alone, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve.

The Troubadours

The Troubadours-A Musical Ensemble

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

A musical ensemble who will perform some of your holiday favorites. 

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The Troubadours-A Musical Ensemble

1:30pm–2:30pm
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:

A musical ensemble who will perform some of your holiday favorites. 

Bridge Club

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Clubs, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
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.

Chess Club

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Clubs, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
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.

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.

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.

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.

Moving Zen: Karate for Aging Adults

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person
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. 

Conversational German

9:45am–11:15am
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Language Learning
Open
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.  

Canasta Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Clubs, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
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.

Bridge Club

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Clubs, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
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.

Chess Club

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Clubs, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
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.

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.

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.

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.

Literary Landmarks

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion, In-Person
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the book club that brings stories and destinations to life. 

November 25-Brooklyn by Colm Tóibin

December 30- Once Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley Jordan