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Zumba

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
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.  

toast

Toastmasters Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Anyone 18+ looking to grow your public speaking and communication skills join Riverhead Toastmasters Club.  

Third Rainbow Girl

Trues and Brews Book Discussion

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room at Riverhead Free Library
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 us each month to discuss a true crime novel. 

January 22-Trail of the Lost: the Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail by Andrea Lankford

Defensive driving

Defensive Driving

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
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.

Amistad

Movie Matinee Friday: Amistad

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
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.

NYS Citizen Preparedness Training

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Lecture
Event Details:

Sponsored by Senator Anthony Palumbo and Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio, this New York State–certified training will help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.

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Age Group

Snowball Adventures: Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1–2/28
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age
Reading Club
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. 

Adult Winter Reading Program 2026-Snowball Adventure

All Day 1/9–2/20
Adults
Reading Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grab & Go
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for RFL card holders begins January 2.  Sign up at the Reference Desk to receive a kit that includes raffle tickets and a suggested reading list.  Weekly drawing will be held on Fridays at noon.  

Emily Fritts Art Exhibition February 5 - February 28, 2026

All Day 2/5–2/28
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Emily Fritts is an artist that uses mixed media and found objects. The artistic compositions are based on her own personal experiences, capturing a vibrant vibe of imagination with a sense of reality.

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

9:00am–10:00am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, Virtual
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.

Social Worker

9:30am–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person
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.

The BenAnna Band

11:00am–11:30am
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age
Music & Entertainment
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

This high energy musical duo will be at the library for a concert filled with children’s music and pop/throwback covers for families to dance and sing along with!
 

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.

In-Person Chair Yoga with Susan

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft 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. 

Virtual Chair Yoga with Susan

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, Virtual
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:

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.

Women's Heart Health Presented by Stony Brook Southampton Hospital

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, Virtual
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:

Dr. John P.

Vintage Vignettes: Historical Fiction Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion, In-Person, Virtual
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. 

January 22-Circling the Sun

February 19-The Lacemaker

HIICAP Free Medicare Counseling

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Perkins Long Island History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

A trained, NYS-certified HIICAP counselor can assist Medicare-eligible persons with information about how the system works, enrollment, benefits and other available health insurance options.  HIICAP counselors are not affiliated with any

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person
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.

Italian Conversation Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Language Learning
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.  

Conversational Spanish

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Language Learning, Virtual
Open
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.

 

Tabletop Thursdays

4:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Games and Recreation
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a friend for some live-action tabletop roleplaying games.

Beginner/Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles

4:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
In-Person, Language Learning
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

Structures of Sound

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Perkins Long Island History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ben to discuss classic albums and artists, including:

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person
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:

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.  

Trues and Brews Book Discussion

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion, In-Person
Open
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 us each month to discuss a true crime novel. 

January 22-Trail of the Lost: the Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail by Andrea Lankford

Toastmasters Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Clubs, In-Person
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Anyone 18+ looking to grow your public speaking and communication skills join Riverhead Toastmasters Club.  

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Tax Assistance
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance

Social Worker

9:30am–1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Counseling Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Our social worker from Family Service League 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.

Conversational German

9:45am–11:15am
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Language Learning
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.  

Virtual Zumba Gold with Irina

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Virtual
Cancelled
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Stage 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.