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Illustration of two mice enjoying books and tea by a snow-covered window. Text reads "Snowball Adventures, January 1 - February 28."

Snowball Adventures: Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Reading Club
Age Group:
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age

For children ages birth-5 years old and in grades K-5. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Reading Club
Event Details:

For children ages birth-5 years old and in grades K-5. 

Winter Reading

Adult Winter Reading Program 2026-Snowball Adventure

All Day 1/9 - 2/20
Grab & Go at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Reading Club
Age Group:
Adults

Registration for RFL card holders begins January 2.  Sign up at the Reference Desk to receive a kit that includes raffle tickets and a suggested reading list.  Weekly drawing will be held on Fridays at noon.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grab & Go
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for RFL card holders begins January 2.  Sign up at the Reference Desk to receive a kit that includes raffle tickets and a suggested reading list.  Weekly drawing will be held on Fridays at noon.  

Heart Doily Valentines

All Day 2/1 - 2/7
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Create your own unique handmade card using heart-shaped doilies and fun embellishments to share with someone special. No registration required.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Create your own unique handmade card using heart-shaped doilies and fun embellishments to share with someone special. No registration required.

Hula

Learn the Art of Ancient and Modern Hula

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn the art of ancient and modern Hula, in the spirit of Aloha! This beginner-friendly series introduces the graceful movements and rich traditions of Hawaiian and Polynesian dance. 

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

Learn the art of ancient and modern Hula, in the spirit of Aloha! This beginner-friendly series introduces the graceful movements and rich traditions of Hawaiian and Polynesian dance. 

Little Thinkers Lab

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Parent & Child, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages 3-5. In this playful storytime series, kids will enjoy a picture book read-aloud followed by a hands-on STEAM activity.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: In-Person, Parent & Child, STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 3-5. In this playful storytime series, kids will enjoy a picture book read-aloud followed by a hands-on STEAM activity.

Learn to Sew-Sewing for Beginners

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn how to sew a one of a kind piece.  

Registration limited to 6 participants.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to sew a one of a kind piece.  

Registration limited to 6 participants.  

Italian Dialogue, Grammar & Culture

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Franco Varuolo each week virtually to study Italian dialogue, practice conversation and grammar skills and learn Italian culture.

Franco will be teaching from Italy, the class is via Zoom. 

 

Cancelled
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Franco Varuolo each week virtually to study Italian dialogue, practice conversation and grammar skills and learn Italian culture.

Franco will be teaching from Italy, the class is via Zoom. 

 

improv

Improv for Fun

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Improv is a fun and interactive experience that takes us out of our daily routine and relieves stress through laughter. Improv is the art of performing without any preparation and without using a script. Sounds scary, right?

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improv is a fun and interactive experience that takes us out of our daily routine and relieves stress through laughter. Improv is the art of performing without any preparation and without using a script. Sounds scary, right?

Emily Fritts Art Exhibition February 5 - February 28, 2026

All Day 2/5 - 2/28
Elizabeth Overton Gallery at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Emily Fritts is an artist that uses mixed media and found objects. The artistic compositions are based on her own personal experiences, capturing a vibrant vibe of imagination with a sense of reality.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Emily Fritts is an artist that uses mixed media and found objects. The artistic compositions are based on her own personal experiences, capturing a vibrant vibe of imagination with a sense of reality.

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

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

Social Worker

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Counseling Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

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.

In-Person Chair Yoga with Susan

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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. 

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. 

Virtual Chair Yoga with Susan

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Participating in this weekly virtual class from your own home will get you moving while also teaching you techniques to help bring yourself greater inner peace.

You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participating in this weekly virtual class from your own home will get you moving while also teaching you techniques to help bring yourself greater inner peace.

You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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

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

Italian Conversation Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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.  

Conversational Spanish

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Practice conversational Spanish with Jennie Locicero. Some familiarity with Spanish is helpful.

 

Cancelled
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice conversational Spanish with Jennie Locicero. Some familiarity with Spanish is helpful.

 

Little Thinkers Lab

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages 3-5. In this playful storytime series, kids will enjoy a picture book read-aloud followed by a hands-on STEAM activity.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 3-5. In this playful storytime series, kids will enjoy a picture book read-aloud followed by a hands-on STEAM activity.

D&D Nights: The Adventure Continues

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation
Age Group:
Teen

Leap into adventure and take part in a totally unique role-playing experience.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Leap into adventure and take part in a totally unique role-playing experience.

Defensive Driving on Zoom

Defensive Driving Course via Zoom

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Driving, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This course will be offered over two days, three hours each day. Payment must be received to reserve your spot. A link to register is provided within our online calendar. Fee $35.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Driving, Virtual
Event Details:

This course will be offered over two days, three hours each day. Payment must be received to reserve your spot. A link to register is provided within our online calendar. Fee $35.

Structures of Sound

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Ben to discuss classic albums and artists, including:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ben to discuss classic albums and artists, including:

Zumba

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.  

Open
Registration Required
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.  

v riley

Fire Sword & Sea by Vanessa Riley

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance

Social Worker

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Counseling Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Our social worker from Family Service League 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.

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

Our social worker from Family Service League 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.