Week Calendar

Featured Events

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

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.

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.

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

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/07)	Mon (12/08)	Tue (12/09)	Wed (12/10)	Thu (12/11)	Fri (12/12)	Sat (12/13)
All Day	This event is in the "Teen" group Winter Scene Ornaments (Grades 4-12) All Day 12/7–12/13 Teen Crafts This event is in the "Teen" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Teen Loft Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts Event Details: Drop-in and design a winter-themed ornament using glitter, mini trees, and more. Take it home to hang, display, or give as a gift. No registration required.
11 am							This event is in the "School Age" group Slime Time (Grades 1-5) 11:00am–11:30am School Age Crafts, In-Person Open Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Crafts, In-Person Registration Required Event Details: Make a grinch themed slime! 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Paper Flowers-White Poinsettias 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Crafts, In-Person Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Craft Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts, In-Person Registration Required Event Details: Join Casey Cunningham and make these beautiful white poinsettias in time for the holidays.
3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group Little Thinkers Lab (3-5 Years) 4:30pm–5:00pm Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool Art, Crafts, In-Person, STEAM, Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person, STEAM, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: In this playful storytime series, kids will enjoy a picture book read-aloud followed by a hands-on STEAM activity.
5 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group Mighty Makers: Cricut Holiday Cards (Grades K-5) 5:00pm–6:00pm School Age Art, Crafts, In-Person Open Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person Registration Required Event Details: Mighty Makers is a hands-on program series where kids explore creativity through technology. 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.