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Teen Recycling Challenge

All Day 3/1 - 4/30
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Bring bottles and cans to any local bottle drop in March and April, save your receipts, and show them to a librarian to earn community service hours. The teen with the most contain...

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service, In-Person
Event Details:

Bring bottles and cans to any local bottle drop in March and April, save your receipts, and show them to a librarian to earn community service hours.

Social Work Intern

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Counseling Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A social work intern from Stony Brook University's Healthy Libraries Program will be available to meet with patrons.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext. 301 to schedule an appointment.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Counseling Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

A social work intern from Stony Brook University's Healthy Libraries Program will be available to meet with patrons.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext. 301 to schedule an appointment.

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Please contact the Adult Reference Desk to schedule an appointment.

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.

Career Counseling

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Meet with a certified Workforce Development Specialist who will assist you with your job search, interviewing skills and resume preparation.Call 631-727-3228 ext. 301 to ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Meet with a certified Workforce Development Specialist who will assist you with your job search, interviewing skills and resume preparation.

Call 631-727-3228 ext. 301 to schedule a 1⁄2 hour in-person appointment.

The Irish Cuban Connection in 19th Century New York

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

"The Irish Cuban Connection in 19th Century New York"  presented by John McAuliff of Riverhead.   The stories of Father Felix Varela, Tammany Hall, Eamon de Val...

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 104
Event Details:

"The Irish Cuban Connection in 19th Century New York"  presented by John McAuliff of Riverhead.   

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Please contact the Adult Reference Desk to schedule an appointment.   Riverhead Library card holders may schedule an appointment beginning Friday, January 10 @ 9:30 am.&n...

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 Friday, January 10 @ 9:30 am. 

Bridge Club

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join your neighbors for drop-in Bridge games. No registration needed. All levels are welcome.

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.

Tai Chi with Denise

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Beginners welcome. This program is open to Riverhead Free Library cardholders only. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Beginners welcome. This program is open to Riverhead Free Library cardholders only.

 

Two birds inside of a birdhouse.

Birdhouse Workshop (Grades K-5)

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person, Nature & Environment
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us to assemble and paint your very own birdhouses, and then craft mini pinecone bird feeders to attract local wildlife.

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person, Nature & Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us to assemble and paint your very own birdhouses, and then craft mini pinecone bird feeders to attract local wildlife.

Chess Club

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in to play Chess with your neighbors. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best.

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.

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 regis...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Intermediate German

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:00am
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

Virtual Breathe Together with Charyl

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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. The Zoom link will be sent to your emai...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

A toddler playing with a sensory activity with colorful rice pieces.

Sensory Playtime (2-5 Years)

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Parent & Child, Playtime
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

A toddler-and-me session that blends nature, art, and sensory experiences.

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: In-Person, Parent & Child, Playtime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A toddler-and-me session that blends nature, art, and sensory experiences.

Oatmeal cookies

Cafe Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Chef Rob Scott

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Cooking, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Chef Rob Scott in making these delicious oatmeal raisin cookies.  Register to receive a list of items to bring to class. ($5 per person due at the time of in-person regis...

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Chef Rob Scott in making these delicious oatmeal raisin cookies.  Register to receive a list of items to bring to class. ($5 per person due at the time of in-person registration.)

Social Work Intern

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Counseling Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A social work intern from Stony Brook University's Healthy Libraries Program will be available to meet with patrons.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext. 301 to schedule an appointment.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Counseling Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

A social work intern from Stony Brook University's Healthy Libraries Program will be available to meet with patrons.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext. 301 to schedule an appointment.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a moving meditation and the health benefits include increased flexibility, muscle strength and balance.

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a moving meditation and the health benefits include increased flexibility, muscle strength and balance.

Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles intermedio

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:45pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is designed for learners who can understand basic phrases, express simple needs, and have somegrammar knowledge but seek more fluency. Focus on building vocabulary, impr...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

Literacy Suffolk with Linda Broderick

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Open Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Open Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Jackie Robinson Museum

Jackie Robinson Museum

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

 In 1997, Major League Baseball retired Jackie Robinson’s Brooklyn Dodgers number 42 across major league baseball to commemorate his extraordinary legacy, which extends far be...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

 In 1997, Major League Baseball retired Jackie Robinson’s Brooklyn Dodgers number 42 across major league baseball to commemorate his extraordinary legacy, which extends far beyond his greatness as a baseball player. Join Jackie

Senior Advocate-Suffolk County Office for the Aging

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Perkins Long Island History Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A representative from the Suffolk County Office for the Aging will discuss different benefits and programs available to seniors.  The advocate can assist in determining progra...

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Perkins Long Island History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

A representative from the Suffolk County Office for the Aging will discuss different benefits and programs available to seniors.  The advocate can assist in determining program eligibility, filling out various applications/forms and connect s

A child dancing.

Toddlers Tango (12-36 Months)

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Join us as we clap our hands and stomp our feet in this interactive storytime.

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us as we clap our hands and stomp our feet in this interactive storytime.

Mah Jongg Club

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in to play Mah Jongg with your neighbors. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop in to play Mah Jongg with your neighbors. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best.

American Flag

Veteran's Resource Table

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Showcase Lobby at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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.

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.