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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.

Closed
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.

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.

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.

Leprechaun gnome treats made from a ice cream cone and marshmallow.

Leprechaun Gnome Treats (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making a tasty leprechaun treat!

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

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making a tasty leprechaun treat!

A dog smelling a flower.

Super-Smelly Spring Storytime (3-5 Years)

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Join Mr. Tom for a story and a fragrant flower craft to welcome Spring!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join Mr. Tom for a story and a fragrant flower craft to welcome Spring!

Alphabet letters that are shaped like various animals.

ABC Adventures (2.5-5 Years)

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in each month to create a craft for each letter of the alphabet that can be used as your very own alphabet book when done. No registration required.March: Letters A, B, C, &am...

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

Drop-in each month to create a craft for each letter of the alphabet that can be used as your very own alphabet book when done. No registration required.

A toddler playing with a wooden block.

Sensational Playtime (18-36 Months)

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Parent & Child, Playtime
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

For ages 18-36 months.This play-based program focuses on developmental motor skills that support and enhance the emerging skills of toddlers. Children will engage in novel play, st...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: In-Person, Parent & Child, Playtime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

For ages 18-36 months.

A child dancing.

Toddlers Tango (12-36 Months)

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

The Suffolk County seal.

Shots for Tots

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In addition to childhood vaccinations, The Suffolk County Department of Health will offer COVID vaccinations for all approved ages. This is for VFC/VFA eligible patients only....

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

In addition to childhood vaccinations, The Suffolk County Department of Health will offer COVID vaccinations for all approved ages. This is for VFC/VFA eligible patients only. For more details, call the Suffolk County Immuniz

Two kids doing a science experiment.

STEAM Club: Bubble Science (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will be making bubble wands, concocting bubble solutions, and making bubble art! Make sure to dress for a mess!

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

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will be making bubble wands, concocting bubble solutions, and making bubble art! Make sure to dress for a mess!

A child speaking in sign language.

Sing, Sign, with Me (Birth-5 Years)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Learn sign language in a meaningful and playful way with Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Signing Time Instructor, Lisamarie Curley.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn sign language in a meaningful and playful way with Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Signing Time Instructor, Lisamarie Curley.

A child dancing.

Tiny Tunes (12 Months-3 Years)

Friday, March 28, 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, Children
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! 

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:

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

A child dancing.

Dance With Me (12-36 Months)

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Join Great South Bay Dance for creative movement, dance, and activities! 

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 Great South Bay Dance for creative movement, dance, and activities! 

The Long Island Cares logo.

Long Island Cares Mobile Food Assistance

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you in need of emergency food? The Riverhead Free Library is partnering with Long Island Cares to make sure all community members in need are well- nourished. Long Island Cares...

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Are you in need of emergency food? The Riverhead Free Library is partnering with Long Island Cares to make sure all community members in need are well- nourished.

A child and an adult making cupcakes.

Spring Chick Bunny Surprise Cupcakes (Grades K-3)

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate Spring with Chef Rob by creating these yummy cupcakes filled with a surprise. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Celebrate Spring with Chef Rob by creating these yummy cupcakes filled with a surprise. 

Barrette clips with a string of beads attached.

Beaded Hair Clips

All Day
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For Grades 6-12. Make a unique hair accessory out of a barrette, string, and some beads.

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

For Grades 6-12.

 

Make a unique hair accessory out of a barrette, string, and some beads.

Barrette clips with a string of beads attached.

Beaded Hair Clips

All Day
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For Grades 6-12. Make a unique hair accessory out of a barrette, string, and some beads.

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

For Grades 6-12.

 

Make a unique hair accessory out of a barrette, string, and some beads.

Socks in the shape of bunnies.

No-Sew Sock Bunnies (Grades K-5)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Make an adorable bunny using a simple sock and some rice!

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

Make an adorable bunny using a simple sock and some rice!

Barrette clips with a string of beads attached.

Beaded Hair Clips

All Day
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For Grades 6-12. Make a unique hair accessory out of a barrette, string, and some beads.

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

For Grades 6-12.

 

Make a unique hair accessory out of a barrette, string, and some beads.

An illustration from Todd Parr's The Earth Book, featuring two people holding up the Earth together.

Make Every Day Earth Day Yoga (18 months-3 years)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Todd Parr’s The Earth Book provides the perfect opportunity to honor what the Earth provides for us and how we can be kind to our earth today and every day. Join us while we bring ...

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

Todd Parr’s The Earth Book provides the perfect opportunity to honor what the Earth provides for us and how we can be kind to our earth today and every day.

A pile of colorful LEGO pieces.

LEGO Club (Grades K-5)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Drop-in and build your own creations or build as a family! No registration required.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games and Recreation, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in and build your own creations or build as a family! No registration required.

Barrette clips with a string of beads attached.

Beaded Hair Clips

All Day
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For Grades 6-12. Make a unique hair accessory out of a barrette, string, and some beads.

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

For Grades 6-12.

 

Make a unique hair accessory out of a barrette, string, and some beads.

A mother helping a toddler kick a soccer ball.

Soccer Stars: Parent and Me (12-24 Months)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Join coaches from Super Soccer Stars in this parent-child pre-soccer music, and movement program.

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Games and Recreation, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join coaches from Super Soccer Stars in this parent-child pre-soccer music, and movement program.

A treat that looks like a bunny peep marshmellow driving a car.

Peep Cars (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Spring has sprung! Let’s celebrate by creating adorable and tasty treats with Peeps!

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

Spring has sprung! Let’s celebrate by creating adorable and tasty treats with Peeps!