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America's Boating Course Certification

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

The United States Power Squadrons will present “America’s Boating Course®” (ABC).

Defensive driving

Defensive Driving

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
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.

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America's Boating Course Certification

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

The United States Power Squadrons will present “America’s Boating Course®” (ABC).

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HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, May 7, 2026 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.  

NYS Safe Boating Certification Course

NYS Safe Boating Certification Course

All Day 5/9
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Driving, Outreach
Event Details:

Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio will be sponsoring this 1-Day NYS Safe Boating certification course, offered by Safe Boating America.

Chess Pieces

Chess Tournament

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming, In-Person
Event Details:

This competitive chess tournament includes trophies and snacks.  Registration is required to play.  

Boxing gloves

Chair Boxing with Johnathan Arroyo

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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:

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. 

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Estate Planning 101

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to structure your estate plan no matter your age.

Zumba

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, May 14, 2026 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.  

Benedict Arnold

Movie Matinee Friday: Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor

Friday, May 15, 2026 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
Event Details:

On the glorious battlefields of the American Revolution, two great generals distinguished themselves; George Washington and Benedict Arnold. Washington is remembered as America's founding father, Arnold as America's most notorious traitor.

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3D Printing 101

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teen
Art, In-Person, STEAM, Technology
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, In-Person, STEAM, Technology
Registration Required

Dino-Mite Builders (Grades 1-5)

4:00pm–5:00pm
School Age
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Upcoming
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:

Roar into storytime and then get crafty! Using paint and a paper plate, you’ll stomp, splash, and create your very own dinosaur masterpiece.

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.

Simple Cricut Card Making

9:30am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Art, Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in our all new makerspace as we design our own unique cards. We will be using Cricut Design Space to put together beautiful and simple greeting cards that you can keep or give to your loved ones. 

The Pawject: Pet Bowl Decor

12:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Art, Community Service, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Community Service, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in and decorate stainless steel pet bowls to be donated to Kent Animal Shelter. Participants will earn 1 hour of community service. No registration required.

The Pawject: Pet Bowl Decor

12:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Art, Community Service, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Community Service, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in and decorate stainless steel pet bowls to be donated to Kent Animal Shelter. Participants will earn 1 hour of community service. No registration required.

3D Printing 101

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Art, In-Person, STEAM, Technology
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, In-Person, STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come down to the Maker Space to learn the basics of 3D printing. We will be using Tinker Cad to design our own custom bookmarks or keychains. Please bring your own USB drive, or you can borrow one of ours!

The Pawject: Pet Bowl Decor

12:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Art, Community Service, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Community Service, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in and decorate stainless steel pet bowls to be donated to Kent Animal Shelter. Participants will earn 1 hour of community service. No registration required.

Luca Family Movie & Craft Night

2:00pm–4:00pm
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age
Art, Crafts, In-Person, Movie
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of the summer with a screening of Luca (2021) while making an ocean-themed craft! Light snacks will be provided. Please register each individual child.

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.

Collage Buttons and Zines

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teen
Art, Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us in the all new makerspace to get crafty! Using our Cricut cutters and button press, we will be making our own custom buttons and zines. 

3D Printing 101

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teen
Art, In-Person, STEAM, Technology
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, In-Person, STEAM, Technology
Registration Required

Leah Tomaino - Art Exhibition July 1 - July 30

All Day 7/1–7/30
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Leah K. Tomaino's artwork is made from simple materials and features an innovative collage application of acrylic paint, brown paper shopping bags and canvas.

Riverhead Photo Club - Art Exhibition - August 1 -27

All Day 8/1–8/27
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

We are a group of amateur and professional photographers who enjoy various aspects of photography. Some of us shoot landscapes while others shoot nature and wild animals, street photography, along with technical and scientific photography.

Green Room: Riverhead Photography Club

10:00am–4:30pm
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

The Riverhead Photography club is a group of individuals that meet twice a month to discuss the fine art of photography in a fun and informal way. This show reflects the hard work and comradery as individual artists as well as a group.

Anika Griffing - Art Exhibition September 3 - 25

All Day 9/3–9/25
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

I am a contemporary painter with a focus on concepts in astronomy. I blur the lines between representation and abstraction by reasoning with the mysteries of unproven theories in the universe and making theories of my own with my paintings.

P.E.A.C.E - Art Exhibition-October 1 - October 30

All Day 10/1–10/30
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art

P.E.AC.E. -2026

9:30am–4:30pm
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

P.E.A.C.E. Award Ceremony.

Eileen Kelly - Art Exhibition November 3 - November 27

All Day 11/3–11/27
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Eileen Kelly's artwork embodies an Expressionism process, portraying an emotional response to her inner experience as she is often overtaken by universal energy and the natural beauty that surrounds her.  Throughout the creative process each