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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
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

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: Browsing 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

Sensory Playtime

10:30am–11:15am
Infant/Toddler/Preschool
In-Person, Parent & Child, Playtime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: In-Person, Parent & Child, Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 2-5. A toddler-and-me session that blends nature, art, and sensory experiences. Due to the nature of this program we do not allow younger siblings.

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

E-Waste Recycling Event

11:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Drop off your old electronics at the Pupfish Sustainability Solutions e-waste recycling table in the library parking lot. They will destroy sensitive data on your devices to Department of Defense Standards and make sure that your old electron

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

Paper Shredding with A Shred Away Inc.

4:15pm–7:15pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Do you have documents that need shredding? A Shred Away Inc. will be in our library parking lot to assist you with your shredding needs. 

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

The Ms. Rachel Experience

4:30pm–5:00pm
Infant/Toddler/Preschool
In-Person, Parent & Child
Upcoming
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 6 months-5 years. Enjoy an interactive circle time with a Ms. Rachel impersonator!

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: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room
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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group

Baby & Toddler Playdate

10:00am–11:00am
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
In-Person, Parent & Child, Playtime
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: In-Person, Parent & Child, Playtime
Event Details:

For ages birth- 24 months. 

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

Veteran's Resource Table

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Outreach
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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Eco-Friendly Earth Day Cards

4:00pm–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.

Let’s show a little love for our planet by making biodegradable greeting cards!

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

Senior Dinner Social with Laura (Singles)

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

Bistro 72 at Hotel Indigo

1830 W Main Street

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

Toastmasters Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Clubs, In-Person
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Anyone 18+ looking to grow your public speaking and communication skills join Riverhead Toastmasters Club.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Heart of Riverhead Civic Association

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Join the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association for their monthly meeting.

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and discuss important town issues, hear updates, and learn about upcoming events.

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

In-Person Chair Yoga with Susan

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person
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. 

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

Patriots, Traitors, and CIA Case Officers: Spying Then and Now

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
History & Genealogy, In-Person, Lecture
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy, In-Person, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

From George Washington’s spies to double agents in British ranks, intelligence operations sustained the Revolutionary cause and outmaneuvered one of the world’s strongest empires.

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

Vintage Vignettes: Historical Fiction Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion, In-Person, Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Vintage Vignettes meets each month to to discuss historical fiction novels. 

March 19-America's First Daughter

April 16-The Dressmakers of Prospect Heights

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

HIICAP Free Medicare Counseling

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Perkins Long Island History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

A trained, NYS-certified HIICAP counselor can assist Medicare-eligible persons with information about how the system works, enrollment, benefits and other available health insurance options.  HIICAP counselors are not affiliated with any

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

Italian Conversation Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Language Learning
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Event Details:

Want to stay fluent in Italian with other like minded students, join our Italian conversation club.  

The club will not meet on March 5 or March 12.

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

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

4:30pm–5:00pm
Infant/Toddler/Preschool
In-Person, Parent & Child
Upcoming
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 2-5 years (not yet in Kindergarten). Join A Time for Kids Inc. in this creative, sensory program designed to celebrate Eric Carle's famous book, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”.