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Downton Abbey

Movie Matinee Friday: Downton Abbey

Friday, January 30, 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:

When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

Defensive Driving on Zoom

Defensive Driving Course via Zoom

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Driving, Virtual
Event Details:

This course will be offered over two days, three hours each day. Payment must be received to reserve your spot. A link to register is provided within our online calendar. Fee $35.

Boxing gloves

Chair Boxing with Johnathan Arroyo

Tuesday, February 3, 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. 

Hula

Learn the Art of Ancient and Modern Hula

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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:

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. 

Defensive Driving on Zoom

Defensive Driving Course via Zoom

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Driving, Virtual
Event Details:

This course will be offered over two days, three hours each day. Payment must be received to reserve your spot. A link to register is provided within our online calendar. Fee $35.

Zumba

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, February 5, 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 fall guy

Movie Matinee Friday: The Fall Guy

Friday, February 6, 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:

A stuntman, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.

Hula

Learn the Art of Ancient and Modern Hula

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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:

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. 

Zumba

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, February 12, 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.  

An image of a Ms. Rachel impersonator.

The Ms. Rachel Experience (6 Months-5 Years)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Games and Recreation, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Children Aged 6 Months-5 Years. Enjoy an interactive circle time with a Ms. Rachel impersonator!

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Janet Blake - Art Exhibition January 2 - January 30, 2026

All Day 1/2–1/30
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Janet Blake is an artist living on the North Fork. The recognition of her acrylic paintings of architectural buildings throughout the North and South Forks has given her the opportunity to take in the beauty of this environment as a successfu

Darling Doves Paper Craft

4:30pm–7:00pm
School Age
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

For Grades 1-5. Visit us after school to create a special craft for someone you love! No registration required. 

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.

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.

Little Thinkers Lab

4:30pm–5:00pm
Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Art, Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 3-5. In this playful storytime series, kids will enjoy a picture book read-aloud followed by a hands-on STEAM activity.

Structures of Sound

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring 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:

Love Bug Craft

10:30am–4:00pm
Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

For ages 3-10. Show your love for someone this Valentines Day with this cute craft. No registration required. 

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.

Valentines Day Card Workshop

3:30pm–7:00pm
School Age
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

For Grades K-5. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at our creative workshop!

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.

Window Decorating: Spring Edition

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

Join us in the Teen Loft to decorate our windows with bright, seasonal artwork! Celebrate spring through color and creativity.

Senior Social at the Library with Laura

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Art, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to enjoy light refreshments, crafts and games.

Chinese New Year Lanterns

6:00pm–6:30pm
School Age
Art, Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate and learn about the Chinese New Year with us! We’ll get creative with making traditional paper lanterns.

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.

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:

Creative Crew: Story Quilts

5:30pm–6:30pm
School Age
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Creative Crew and bring your creativity to life through hands-on arts and crafts projects.

YFS / TEEN ART SHOW

3:00pm–7:30pm
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Teen Art Show - set-up

YFS / TEEN ART SHOW - LAUREN BROWN

3:00pm–7:30pm
Art, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Program Type: Art, Outreach
Event Details:

TEEN ART SHOW / set-up

Artist - Alan Bull

All Day 5/1–5/30
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Alan Bull is a painter, muralist, illustrator and instructor based in Newbury, Massachuetts. Originally from Maine and Orient New York. His works are featured in New England and North Fork art galleries.

Art Exhibition East End Council - Ultimate Studio June 4 - June 25

All Day 6/4–6/25
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Mr. jackson's students are creative, imaginative and talented in painting a variety of subjects. The students under Mr. Jackson's instruction strive to the next level becoming amazing artists in their own right.

Leah Tomaino - Art Exhibition July 1 - July 30

All Day 7/1–7/30
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Leah K. Tomaino's artwork is made from simple materials and features an innovative collage application of acrylic paint, brown paper shopping bags and canvas.

Riverhead Photo Club - Art Exhibition - August 1 -27

All Day 8/1–8/27
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

We are a group of amateur and professional photographers who enjoy various aspects of photography. Some of us shoot landscapes while others shoot nature and wild animals, street photography, along with technical and scientific photography.

Anika Griffing - Art Exhibition September 3 - 27

All Day 9/5–9/25
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

I am a contemporary painter with a focus on concepts in astronomy. I blur the lines between representation and abstraction by reasoning with the mysteries of unproven theories in the universe and making theories of my own with my paintings.

P.E.A.C.E - Art Exhibition-October 1 - October 30

All Day 10/1–10/30
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art

P.E.AC.E. -2026

9:30am–4:30pm
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

P.E.A.C.E. Award Ceremony.

Eileen Kelly - Art Exhibition November 3 - November 27

All Day 11/3–11/27
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Eileen Kelly's artwork embodies an Expressionism process, portraying an emotional response to her inner experience as she is often overtaken by universal energy and the natural beauty that surrounds her.  Throughout the creative process each