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Beginning ENGLISH Classes / Clases de inglés para principiantes

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:45pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to start your journey in learning English? Our Beginner English class, led by a certified teacher, is designed just for you! 

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning
Event Details:

Ready to start your journey in learning English? Our Beginner English class, led by a certified teacher, is designed just for you! 

This event is in the "School Age" group

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.

Full
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Senior Dinner Social

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come out and make new friends. You will be responsible for paying for what you order. Cash is often preferred for tipping and settling the bill. 

Cooperage Inn

2218 Sound Ave, Riverhead 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come out and make new friends. You will be responsible for paying for what you order. Cash is often preferred for tipping and settling the bill. 

Cooperage Inn

2218 Sound Ave, Riverhead 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Heart of Riverhead Civic Association

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association for their monthly meeting.

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and discuss important town issues, hear updates, and learn about upcoming events.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Join the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association for their monthly meeting.

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and discuss important town issues, hear updates, and learn about upcoming events.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Virtual Meditation with Susan

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Susan will lead us on a guided meditation to help you find balance and inner peace.

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:

Susan will lead us on a guided meditation to help you find balance and inner peace.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

In-Person Chair Yoga with Susan

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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. 

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:

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Virtual Chair Yoga with Susan

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

Closed
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Vintage Vignettes: Historical Fiction Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Vintage Vignettes meets each month to to discuss historical fiction novels. 

November 20-The Chanel Sisters by Judithe Little

December 18-Christmas with the Queen by Hazel Gaynor

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

Vintage Vignettes meets each month to to discuss historical fiction novels. 

November 20-The Chanel Sisters by Judithe Little

December 18-Christmas with the Queen by Hazel Gaynor

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tai Chi for Arthritis Part II

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

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:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Italian Conversation Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.  

This event is in the "Teen" group

Coaster Craze (Grades 6-12)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Weave and customize a coaster using yarn and pipe cleaners. No registration required.

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

Weave and customize a coaster using yarn and pipe cleaners. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Conversational Spanish

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

 

Closed
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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate ENGLISH -2 Classes /clases de ingles intermedio 2

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

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

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Structures of Sound

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Ben to discuss classic albums and artists, including:

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

Join Ben to discuss classic albums and artists, including:

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.  

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:

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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Trues and Brews

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

Open
Registration Required
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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Conversational German

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:15am
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Mark Hobson leads us in conversation to sharpen vocabulary and improve fluency.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mark Hobson leads us in conversation to sharpen vocabulary and improve fluency.  

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Virtual Zumba Gold with Irina

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A class to get you moving and grooving. Irina will lead you weekly with up-beat music, and movement that can be done or modified for all levels of fitness. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

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

A class to get you moving and grooving. Irina will lead you weekly with up-beat music, and movement that can be done or modified for all levels of fitness. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group

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! 

Full
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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Canasta Club

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Movie Matinee Friday: Home Alone

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

An eight-year-old troublemaker, mistakenly left home alone, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Career Counseling

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Registration Required
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.