Week Calendar

Featured Events

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

Closed

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.

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.

Framed

Trues and Brews

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library

Open

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

Zumba

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library

Closed

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.

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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Time	Sun (8/03)	Mon (8/04)	Tue (8/05)	Wed (8/06)	Thu (8/07)	Fri (8/08)	Sat (8/09)
All Day	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "School Age" group Sweet Adventures Await- Summer Reading Challenge All Day 6/2–8/9 Family, School Age In-Person, Reading Club Virtual Event This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Family, School Age Program Type: In-Person, Reading Club Event Details: This summer, embark on a deliciously fun reading adventure with our Candyland Summer Reading Challenge! Dive into magical tales, thrilling mysteries, and exciting new worlds while earning sweet rewards along the way.
		This event is in the "School Age" group Sunshine and Smores- a Science Adventure! All Day School Age Art, Crafts, In-Person, STEAM Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Age Group: School Age Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: *Registrants can begin picking up their kits on Monday, August 4th at 10:00am.
11 am					This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Long Island Cares Mobile Food Assistance 11:00am–12:00pm All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors In-Person, Outreach This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Library Parking Lot Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors Program Type: In-Person, Outreach Event Details: Long Island Cares will supply prepackaged bags filled with non-perishable food items. No identification is required to pick up your supply of food. This is a walk-up service only.	This event is in the "School Age" group Kidnastics (Entering K- Completed Grade 2) 11:30am–12:15pm School Age Health & Wellness, In-Person Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Grand Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss. Gail for 3 weeks of fun and educational Kidnastics classes. **We ask that you only register if you plan on attending all 3 classes. 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.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm							This event is in the "School Age" group Pinata Filled Cupcakes with Rob Scott (Entering Grade K-Completed Grade 5) 2:00pm–3:00pm School Age Cooking, In-Person Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Craft Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Cooking, In-Person Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for a sweet surprise in every bite with Chef Rob! In this fun and colorful program, kids will decorate cupcakes with a hidden twist. 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.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group Fairy Terrariums 5:30pm–6:30pm School Age Art, Gardening, Crafts, In-Person Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Art, Gardening, Crafts, In-Person Registration Required Event Details: Step into a world of enchantment with a Mini Fairy Garden. Use your imagination and a variety of miniature supplies to create a unique magical world.	This event is in the "School Age" group Mighty Makers: Neon Paintings 5:00pm–6:00pm School Age Art, Crafts, In-Person Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Craft Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person Registration Required Event Details: Design your own neon sign-styled painting that lights up a room! Be sure to dress for a mess! 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.
6 pm				This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "School Age" group Steve Petra Comedy Ventriloquist Presents: Carnival of Colors 6:00pm–7:00pm Family, School Age In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Grand Room Age Group: Family, School Age Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child Registration Required Event Details: What happens when you put a Talented Tuna, a Colorful Bug Collector, a Magic Paint Brush and a Wonder Chicken in the same room with unlimited art supplies? You get Steve Petra's Carnival of Colors. One registration per family. 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.