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Yankee Stargazers with Joe Roa via Zoom

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
History & Genealogy, Lecture, Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Lecture, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Semiquincentennial tribute to American astronomers. Stars figure large in our early American identity –from the first flags of 1777 to the star charts in Ben Franklin’s popular almanacs.

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

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Tax Assistance
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Social Worker

9:30am–1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Counseling Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Our social worker from Family Service League 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 Tunes

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 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

Social Worker

9:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Counseling Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Our social worker from Family Service League 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

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

11:00am–4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Tax Assistance
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Tax Assistance
Event Details:

Please contact the Adult Reference Desk to schedule an appointment.

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

Poetry Street: The Room Without a Roof Where Every Voice is Heard

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Community open mic for poetry and spoken word. Take the mic to share your poem, or a poem you love. Listeners are welcome too. Support your local poets.

This program is in-person and on Zoom. 

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

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 "Teen" group

The Pawject: Paws and Portraits

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Community Service
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help shelter pets find their forever homes!

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

Cherry Blossom Art

5:00pm–7:00pm
School Age
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

For Grades K-5.

Spring has officially sprung! Come in to create a beautiful cherry blossom picture.

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

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 Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child, Storytime
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 2-4 years. Join Reprise Music and experience the joy of music and storytelling together! Families will share an engaging musical tale and create their own soundtrack with rhythm and string instruments. 

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 "Adults" group

Beginner/Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles

4:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
In-Person, Language Learning
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Event Details:

This class is designed for learners who can understand basic phrases, express simple needs, and have some

This event is in the "School Age" group

The Pawject: Paws and Portraits

5:00pm–6:00pm
School Age
Community Service, Crafts, In-Person
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Community Service, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help shelter pets find their forever homes!

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

Chair Boxing with Johnathan Arroyo

10:30am–11:30am
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:

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. 

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

Italian Dialogue, Grammar & Culture

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Language Learning, Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Franco Varuolo each week virtually to study Italian dialogue, practice conversation and grammar skills and learn Italian culture.