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Winter Pudding Dirt Cups (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Cooking, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Enjoy a snowy story, then make your own Winter Pudding Dirt Cup! We’ll use vanilla pudding, cookie crumbles, and marshmallow snowmen to create a sweet winter treat.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Cooking, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a snowy story, then make your own Winter Pudding Dirt Cup! We’ll use vanilla pudding, cookie crumbles, and marshmallow snowmen to create a sweet winter treat.

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.

Long Island Cares Mobile Food Assistance

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors

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.

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.

Tiny Tunes (12 Months-3 Years)

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends. Great for your wonderous wigglers! 

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

This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends. Great for your wonderous wigglers! 

Do you wanna build a snowman? (Grades 1-5)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

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!

Open
Registration Required
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.

Troll-tastic Family Movie Night (Preschool-Grade 5)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family

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.

Open
Registration Required
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.

New Years Cupcake Craft (Grades 3-5)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Get ready to ring in the new year by designing your very own dream paper craft cupcake.

Open
Registration Required
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.

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. 

Parent and Me Playtime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child, Parenting
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Join us for a relaxed playtime designed for toddlers and their caregivers!

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

Join us for a relaxed playtime designed for toddlers and their caregivers!

Toddlers Tango

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages 2-4 years. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and move to the beat in this interactive music and movement class. 

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

For ages 2-4 years. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and move to the beat in this interactive music and movement class. 

Little Thinkers Lab

Thursday, January 8, 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.

Upcoming
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.

Hello 2026!

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
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. Ring in the new year with fingerpainting fun! Dress for a mess. No 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
Event Details:

For ages 3-5. Ring in the new year with fingerpainting fun! Dress for a mess. No registration required. 

Salt and Watercolor Snowflake Art

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Create your own unique shimmering snowflake art using a crayon, watercolors, and some salt! No two snowflakes (or creations!) are ever the same. It’s the perfect craft for a cold winter day!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own unique shimmering snowflake art using a crayon, watercolors, and some salt! No two snowflakes (or creations!) are ever the same. It’s the perfect craft for a cold winter day!

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.

Parent and Me Playtime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Parent & Child, Parenting
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Join us for a relaxed playtime designed for toddlers and their caregivers!

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, Parenting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxed playtime designed for toddlers and their caregivers!

Mighty Makers: Ozobot Adventure Park

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Mighty Makers is a hands-on program series where kids explore creativity through technology.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: 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.

Toddlers Tango

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages 2-4 years. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and move to the beat in this interactive music and movement class. 

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

For ages 2-4 years. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and move to the beat in this interactive music and movement class. 

Sing, Sign, with Me

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages birth-5 years. Learn sign language in a meaningful and playful way with Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Signing Time Instructor, Lisamarie Curley.

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

For ages birth-5 years. Learn sign language in a meaningful and playful way with Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Signing Time Instructor, Lisamarie Curley.

Moving Pictures

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, In-Person, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Get creative and make your art come alive! In this hands-on program, we’ll design and build simple moving pictures using sliders and storytelling. It's a fun mix of art, imagination, and a little bit of engineering!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art, In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative and make your art come alive! In this hands-on program, we’ll design and build simple moving pictures using sliders and storytelling. It's a fun mix of art, imagination, and a little bit of engineering!

Tiny Tunes

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages 1-3. This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends. Great for your wonderous wigglers! 

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

For ages 1-3. This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends. Great for your wonderous wigglers! 

Parent and Me Playtime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Parent & Child, Parenting
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

Join us for a relaxed playtime designed for toddlers and their caregivers!

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

Join us for a relaxed playtime designed for toddlers and their caregivers!

Slime Time

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
School Age

Dress for a mess and create an icy winter themed slime! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dress for a mess and create an icy winter 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.

Toddlers Tango

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages 2-4 years. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and move to the beat in this interactive music and movement class. 

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

For ages 2-4 years. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and move to the beat in this interactive music and movement class. 

Game On!

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Gaming, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, School Age

For families with children in grades K-5.

Get ready for an evening of fun, laughter, strategy, and teamwork! Drop-in to play awesome board games that spark creativity and build friendships. 

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, School Age
Program Type: Games and Recreation, Gaming, In-Person, Parent & Child
Event Details:

For families with children in grades K-5.

Get ready for an evening of fun, laughter, strategy, and teamwork! Drop-in to play awesome board games that spark creativity and build friendships. 

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.

LEGO Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age

Join us for family LEGO Club! Work together to build creative projects, complete fun challenges, and show off your brick-building skills. All ages are welcome—just bring your imagination!

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person, Parent & Child
Event Details:

Join us for family LEGO Club! Work together to build creative projects, complete fun challenges, and show off your brick-building skills. All ages are welcome—just bring your imagination!

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.

Sprouts & Friends

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages birth-5 years. Sprouts & Friends is a music and movement program for families with children. Our mission is to create joy while we play, learn and grow together. Come ready to move and sing with your child.

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

For ages birth-5 years. Sprouts & Friends is a music and movement program for families with children. Our mission is to create joy while we play, learn and grow together. Come ready to move and sing with your child.