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AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Seniors

Please contact the Adult Reference Desk to schedule an appointment.  

 

Riverhead Library card holders may schedule an appointment beginning Monday, January 12 @ 9:30 am

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

Please contact the Adult Reference Desk to schedule an appointment.  

 

Riverhead Library card holders may schedule an appointment beginning Monday, January 12 @ 9:30 am

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

Mat Pilates with Leisa

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Leisa Taylor will lead you in an equipment-free pilates class from the comfort of your home. 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:

Leisa Taylor will lead you in an equipment-free pilates class from the comfort of your home. 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

Bridge Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Writer's Cove 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: Writer's Cove
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.

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

Yarn Tales-Knitting and Crochet Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Starting Monday, January 26 join a group of knitters and crocheters to share knowledge, projects and all things yarn.  

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

Starting Monday, January 26 join a group of knitters and crocheters to share knowledge, projects and all things yarn.  

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

Tai Chi with Denise

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Beginners welcome. This program is open to Riverhead Free Library cardholders only.

 

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

Beginners welcome. This program is open to Riverhead Free Library cardholders only.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginning ENGLISH Classes / Clases de inglés

Monday, February 9, 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Be Mine BINGO!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Family, School Age

Get ready to shout BINGO and win some sweet prizes!
 

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

Get ready to shout BINGO and win some sweet prizes!
 

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

Chess Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Writer's Cove 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: Writer's Cove
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.

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

Reiki Circle with Machi

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Experience a guided energy meditation practice intended to restore balance and inner peace. 

Classes are now 45 minutes.

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:

Experience a guided energy meditation practice intended to restore balance and inner peace. 

Classes are now 45 minutes.

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

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

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

Social Worker

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Counseling Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Our social work intern from Stony Brook University's Healthy Libraries Program will be available to meet with patrons to provide information, referrals and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services and more.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Counseling Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

Our social work intern from Stony Brook University's Healthy Libraries Program will be available to meet with patrons to provide information, referrals and paperwork for housing, treatment, social services and more.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext.

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

Intermediate German

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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.

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

Virtual Breathe Together with Charyl

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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.

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

Sensory Playtime

Tuesday, February 10, 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 2-5. A toddler-and-me session that blends nature, art, and sensory experiences. Due to the nature of this program we do not allow younger siblings.  

Full
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 2-5. A toddler-and-me session that blends nature, art, and sensory experiences. Due to the nature of this program we do not allow younger siblings.  

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

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza with Rob Scott

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Cooking, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Chef Rob in making this delicious giant chocolate chip cookie, just in time for Valentine’s Day.  

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

Join Chef Rob in making this delicious giant chocolate chip cookie, just in time for Valentine’s Day.  

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

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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.

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:

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

Knitting for Beginners

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn the basics in this beginner class.  

Please bring one skein of worsted weight yarn and a pair of #8 knitting needles.  

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

Learn the basics in this beginner class.  

Please bring one skein of worsted weight yarn and a pair of #8 knitting needles.  

This event is in the "Teen" group

Meta Quest VR Free Play

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner/Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles

Tuesday, February 10, 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 "School Age" group

Mighty Makers: Circuit Symphony

Tuesday, February 10, 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. In this session, turn ordinary objects like play-dough or foil into piano keys and bongos using the Makey Makey invention kit. 

Open
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. In this session, turn ordinary objects like play-dough or foil into piano keys and bongos using the Makey Makey invention kit. 

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

Moving Zen: Karate for Aging Adults

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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. 

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

Writer's Workshop: The Fiction Factory

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Write a fiction piece at home, then bring your work to meetings to share in a seminar style discussion. 

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

Write a fiction piece at home, then bring your work to meetings to share in a seminar style discussion. 

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

Learn the Art of Ancient and Modern Hula

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn the art of ancient and modern Hula, in the spirit of Aloha! This beginner-friendly series introduces the graceful movements and rich traditions of Hawaiian and Polynesian dance. 

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:

Learn the art of ancient and modern Hula, in the spirit of Aloha! This beginner-friendly series introduces the graceful movements and rich traditions of Hawaiian and Polynesian dance. 

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

Senior Advocate-Suffolk County Office for the Aging

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Perkins Long Island History Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

A representative from the Suffolk County Office for the Aging will discuss different benefits and programs available to seniors.  The advocate can assist in determining program eligibility, filling out various applications/forms and connect s

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

A representative from the Suffolk County Office for the Aging will discuss different benefits and programs available to seniors.  The advocate can assist in determining program eligibility, filling out various applications/forms and connect s