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Literary Landmarks

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join the book club that brings stories and destinations to life. 

January 27-The Spectacular by Fiona Davis 

February 24-The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the book club that brings stories and destinations to life. 

January 27-The Spectacular by Fiona Davis 

February 24-The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

 

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

Zumbini

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool

For ages birth-4 years. Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill and emotional development for young children.

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-4 years. Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill and emotional development for young children.

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

Declaration of Independence Trivia

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Show off your knowledge about The Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution with a rousing game of trivia, complete with snacks, beverages, and a chance to win some exciting prizes!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Show off your knowledge about The Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution with a rousing game of trivia, complete with snacks, beverages, and a chance to win some exciting prizes!

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

Mah Jongg Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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: Writer's Cove
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.

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

Sing, Sign, with Me

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginning ENGLISH Classes / Clases de inglés

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Senior Dinner Social with Laura (Singles)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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. 

Birchwood of Polish Town

512 Pulaski Street, Riverhead

Upcoming
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. 

Birchwood of Polish Town

512 Pulaski Street, Riverhead

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

Improv for Fun

Wednesday, February 25, 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?

Upcoming
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?

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

Virtual Meditation with Susan

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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, February 26, 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.

Upcoming
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

Defensive Driving

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Driving, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Completing this course may save up to 10% on your insurance and reduce up to 4 points from your driving record. This is a 1 day, 6-hour course with a 30-minute lunch break included. A snack, beverage, and sweater are recommended.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Driving, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Completing this course may save up to 10% on your insurance and reduce up to 4 points from your driving record. This is a 1 day, 6-hour course with a 30-minute lunch break included. A snack, beverage, and sweater are recommended.

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

Italian Conversation Club

Thursday, February 26, 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.  

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

LEGO Club

Thursday, February 26, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner/Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles

Thursday, February 26, 2026 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

Hallockville Old Time Jam

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

All are welcome to join in, or just listen, to this acoustic jam. Fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, spoons, washboards, etc., are all used to play Appalachian Mountain and Traditional Music from 1600's to 1900's.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

All are welcome to join in, or just listen, to this acoustic jam. Fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, spoons, washboards, etc., are all used to play Appalachian Mountain and Traditional Music from 1600's to 1900's.

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

Stamp Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perkins Long Island History Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Drop in to meet with neighbors who share your interest in philately. All are welcome.

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

Drop in to meet with neighbors who share your interest in philately. All are welcome.

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

Riverhead Photo Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

It meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month in the library and is opened to all ages and levels of expertise who are interested in the artistic, technical and social aspects of the hobby. 

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

It meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month in the library and is opened to all ages and levels of expertise who are interested in the artistic, technical and social aspects of the hobby. 

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

Conversational German

Friday, February 27, 2026 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.  

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

Tiny Tunes

Friday, February 27, 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! 

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

Canasta Club

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Writer's Cove 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: Writer's Cove
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: Amistad

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

In 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island. The courts must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legally free.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Movie
Event Details:

In 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island. The courts must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legally free.

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

Talking the Bill of Rights

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

TALKING THE BILL OF RIGHTS via Zoom. 

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

TALKING THE BILL OF RIGHTS via Zoom. 

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

Poetry Street: The Room Without a Roof Where Every Voice is Heard

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stage Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Community open mic for poetry and spoken word. Take the mic to share your poem, or a poem you love. Listeners are welcome too. Support your local poets.

This program is in-person and on Zoom. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Stage Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Community open mic for poetry and spoken word. Take the mic to share your poem, or a poem you love. Listeners are welcome too. Support your local poets.

This program is in-person and on Zoom. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginning ENGLISH Classes / Clases de inglés

Monday, March 2, 2026 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!