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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 (12/28)	Mon (12/29)	Tue (12/30)	Wed (12/31)	Thu (1/01)	Fri (1/02)	Sat (1/03)
9 am			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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
10 am
11 am		This event is in the "School Age" group Do you wanna build a snowman? (Grades 1-5) 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Kids will mix up their own homemade snow using just conditioner and baking soda, then shape and decorate their very own mini snowman to take home! 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		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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Browsing Room 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Family" group Troll-tastic Family Movie Night (Preschool-Grade 5) 2:00pm–4:00pm Family In-Person, Movie, Parent & Child Open Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Grand Room Age Group: Family Program Type: In-Person, Movie, Parent & Child Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a screening of Trolls (2016) with some light snacks while making your own vibrant troll headband out of tulle! Please register each individual child.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group New Years Cupcake Craft (Grades 3-5) 5:30pm–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: Get ready to ring in the new year by designing your very own dream paper craft cupcake. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Browsing Room 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Literary Landmarks 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussion, In-Person Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Writer's Cove Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person Registration Required Event Details: Join the book club that brings stories and destinations to life. November 25-Brooklyn by Colm Tóibin December 30- Once Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley Jordan