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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.

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.  

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

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. 

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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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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.

 

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.  

Beginning ENGLISH Classes / Clases de inglés

4:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Language Learning
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! 

Intermediate German

9:45am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Language Learning
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

Italian Dialogue, Grammar & Culture

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Language Learning, Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Language Learning, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Franco Varuolo each week virtually to study Italian dialogue, practice conversation and grammar skills and learn Italian culture.

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.  

The club will not meet on March 5 or March 12.

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.

 

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

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.  

Beginning ENGLISH Classes / Clases de inglés

4:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Language Learning
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! 

Intermediate German

9:45am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Language Learning
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.

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

Beginning ENGLISH Classes / Clases de inglés

4:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Language Learning
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! 

Sing, Sign, with Me

10:30am–11:15am
Infant/Toddler/Preschool
In-Person, Language Learning, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning, 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.

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.  

The club will not meet on March 5 or March 12.

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.

 

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

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.  

Beginning ENGLISH Classes / Clases de inglés

4:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Language Learning
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! 

Intermediate German

9:45am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Language Learning
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.

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

Beginning ENGLISH Classes / Clases de inglés

4:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Language Learning
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! 

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.  

The club will not meet on March 5 or March 12.

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