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FDR Baseball

Baseball with the FDR Library

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy, In-Person, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, FDR received a letter from baseball commissioner Judge Kenesaw concerning the propriety of proceeding with the 1942 baseball season.

American Flag

Veteran's Resource Table

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Showcase Lobby at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Showcase Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

A Veteran peer mentor from the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project will share resources to Veterans and their families. No registration is required.

art thief

Trues and Brews Book Discussion

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

Join us each month to discuss a true crime novel. 

March 19-The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel

Zumba

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, March 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.  

the crossing

Movie Matinee Friday: The Crossing

Friday, March 20, 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:

The story of George Washington’s perilous gamble of crossing the Delaware River and attacking the Hessian forces at Trenton. 

We will supply all your favorite concession stand stacks. 

culper

The Culper Spy Ring: The Lasting Legacy of Long Island’s Revolutionary Roots

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy, In-Person, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

A compelling lecture that brings to life the dramatic and often overlooked role Long Island played in America’s fight for Independence.

tree with Community Legal Help Project written underneath

Community Legal Help Project

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Counseling Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Counseling Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Free limited virtual legal advice on family, divorce and criminal law.  Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome.  

To make an appointment, please call (631) 822-3272.  

 

Literacy Zone Eastern Suffolk BOCES

Literacy Zone Career Fair

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, In-Person
Event Details:

Meet with local employers seeking applicants for full-time and part-time employment opportunities.

Boxing gloves

Chair Boxing with Johnathan Arroyo

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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:

Go another round with Johnathan in this energetic, fun boxing class.  No experience required, all gloves and equipment will be provided as well as some fun music to box along to. 

Zumba

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, April 2, 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.  

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Shamrock Tea Light Holders

All Day 3/15–3/21
Teen
Crafts
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making festive shamrock tea light holders, perfect for adding a touch of luck to any space. No registration required.

Meta Quest VR Free Play

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Gaming
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Step into the next dimension of gaming with our VR headset. Featured this month: Beat Saber. No registration required.

Middle School Survival Guide Workshop

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Community Service
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

This three part bilingual workshop series invites students to lead honest, meaningful conversations with one another.

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:

Stop by for a laid-back afternoon of board gaming. Featured this month: think fast to fool your friends in a game of Chameleon.

3D Pocket Cryptids

All Day 3/22–3/28
Teen
Crafts
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Create miniature 3D displays of your favorite cryptids, from Nessie to Bigfoot and Mothman. No registration required.

Yarn Tales-Knitting and Crochet Club

2:00pm–3:15pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Clubs, Crafts, In-Person
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.  

Meta Quest VR Free Play

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Gaming
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Step into the next dimension of gaming with our VR headset. Featured this month: Beat Saber. No registration required.

Middle School Survival Guide Workshop

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Community Service
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

This three part bilingual workshop series invites students to lead honest, meaningful conversations with one another.

Yarn Tales-Knitting and Crochet Club

2:00pm–3:15pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Clubs, Crafts, In-Person
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.  

The Pawject: Paws and Portraits

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Community Service
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help shelter pets find their forever homes!

Meta Quest VR Free Play

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Gaming
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Step into the next dimension of gaming with our VR headset. Featured this month: Beat Saber. No registration required.

D&D Night

4:30pm–6:30pm
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:

Join our dimension-hopping party for a unique campaign every month. New and veteran players welcome!

Pastel Painted Mason Jars

All Day 4/5–4/11
Teen
Crafts
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Mix your own paints to create custom pastel colors and transform a glass mason jar into a unique decorative piece. No registration required.

Yarn Tales-Knitting and Crochet Club

2:00pm–3:15pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Clubs, Crafts, In-Person
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.  

Meta Quest VR Free Play

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Gaming
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Step into the next dimension of gaming with our VR headset. Featured this month: Beat Saber. No registration required.

Teen Window Painting

4:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
Community Service
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service
Registration Required
Event Details:

Exercise your creativity and spruce up the library for Spring! Participants will earn 2 hours of community service.

Tiny Book Keychains

All Day 4/12–4/18
Teen
Crafts
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Create your own mini book keychain! Complete with real pages, a custom cover, and glossy finish. Use it as a keychain or charm! No registration required.

Yarn Tales-Knitting and Crochet Club

2:00pm–3:15pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Clubs, Crafts, In-Person
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.  

Meta Quest VR Free Play

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Gaming
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Step into the next dimension of gaming with our VR headset. Featured this month: Beat Saber. No registration required.

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:

Stop by for a laid-back afternoon of board gaming. Featured this month: think fast to fool your friends in a game of Chameleon.

Pressed Flower Bookmarks

All Day 4/19–4/25
Teen
Crafts
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Design your own pressed flower bookmarks by arranging real blooms to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind keepsake. No registration required.

Yarn Tales-Knitting and Crochet Club

2:00pm–3:15pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Clubs, Crafts, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand 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.  

Meta Quest VR Free Play

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Gaming
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Step into the next dimension of gaming with our VR headset. Featured this month: Beat Saber. No registration required.

Yarn Tales-Knitting and Crochet Club

2:00pm–3:15pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Clubs, Crafts, In-Person
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.