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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.  

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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.

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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.  

 

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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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Talking the Bill of Rights

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

TALKING THE BILL OF RIGHTS via Zoom. 

Mat Pilates with Leisa

10:00am–11:00am
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:

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.

Reiki Circle with Machi

7:00pm–7:45pm
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:

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

Classes are now 45 minutes.

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.

Virtual Breathe Together with Charyl

10:00am–10:30am
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:

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

What the Deep Water Knows by Miranda Cowley Heller

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

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.

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.

 

Poetry Street: The Room Without a Roof Where Every Voice is Heard

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Community open mic for poetry and spoken word. Take the mic to share your poem, or a poem you love. Listeners are welcome too. Support your local poets.

This program is in-person and on Zoom. 

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.

Virtual Breathe Together with Charyl

10:00am–10:30am
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:

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

Virtual Meditation with Susan

7:00pm–8:00pm
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:

Susan will lead us on a guided meditation to help you find balance and inner peace.

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.

Coach by Jason Reynolds

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.