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The Troubadours

The Troubadours-A Musical Ensemble

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors

A musical ensemble who will perform some of your holiday favorites. 

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

A musical ensemble who will perform some of your holiday favorites. 

Bridge Club

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join your neighbors for drop-in Bridge games. No registration needed. All levels are welcome.

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

Join your neighbors for drop-in Bridge games. No registration needed. All levels are welcome.

Chess Club

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

Tuesday, December 23, 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.

Intermediate German

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:00am
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

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

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

Virtual Breathe Together with Charyl

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn techniques to help you 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:

Learn techniques to help you bring yourself greater inner peace. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

Meta Quest VR Free Play (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation
Age Group:
Teen

Try gaming in three dimensions with our brand-new VR headset!

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

Try gaming in three dimensions with our brand-new VR headset!

Moving Zen: Karate for Aging Adults

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Sensei Chris for this 6-part Karate class.  Learn how to use martial arts to improve health and peace of mind. Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. 

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:

Join Sensei Chris for this 6-part Karate class.  Learn how to use martial arts to improve health and peace of mind. Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. 

Conversational German

Friday, December 26, 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.  

Canasta Club

Friday, December 26, 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.

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.

Bridge Club

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join your neighbors for drop-in Bridge games. No registration needed. All levels are welcome.

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

Join your neighbors for drop-in Bridge games. No registration needed. All levels are welcome.

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.

Chess Club

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

Tuesday, December 30, 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.

Intermediate German

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:00am
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

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

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

Virtual Breathe Together with Charyl

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn techniques to help you 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:

Learn techniques to help you bring yourself greater inner peace. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

Dental Informational Table

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Showcase Lobby at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop by and meet expert pediatric and general practice dental residents from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.

Discover simple and effective ways to keep your child's smile healthy and bright. 

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Showcase Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by and meet expert pediatric and general practice dental residents from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.

Discover simple and effective ways to keep your child's smile healthy and bright. 

Dental Information Table

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Showcase Lobby at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop by and meet expert pediatric and general practice dental residents from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.

Discover simple and effective ways to keep your child's smile healthy and bright. 

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Showcase Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by and meet expert pediatric and general practice dental residents from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.

Discover simple and effective ways to keep your child's smile healthy and bright. 

Meta Quest VR Free Play (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation
Age Group:
Teen

Try gaming in three dimensions with our brand-new VR headset!

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

Try gaming in three dimensions with our brand-new VR headset!

Once upon a time.......book

Literary Landmarks

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Writer's Cove 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. 

November 25-Brooklyn by Colm Tóibin

December 30- Once Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley Jordan

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
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. 

November 25-Brooklyn by Colm Tóibin

December 30- Once Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley Jordan

 

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. 

Janet Blake - Art Exhibition January 2 - January 30, 2026

All Day 1/2 - 1/30
Elizabeth Overton Gallery at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
All Ages

Janet Blake is an artist living on the North Fork. The recognition of her acrylic paintings of architectural buildings throughout the North and South Forks has given her the opportunity to take in the beauty of this environment as a successfu

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

Janet Blake is an artist living on the North Fork. The recognition of her acrylic paintings of architectural buildings throughout the North and South Forks has given her the opportunity to take in the beauty of this environment as a successfu