Week Calendar

Featured Events

Jo-Ann Wilson

A Unique Interactive Book Reading Event with Jo-Ann Wilson

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library

Room: Grand Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Event, History & Genealogy, In-Person

Event Details:

Be transported to the 1800s through live music, dance and gripping narrative as Jo-Ann Wilson, author of The Diary of An Ex-Slave and NYSCA 2025 grant recipient in literature shares excerpts from her historical fiction novel.

Zumba

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library

Closed

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.

Veteran's Resource Table

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

Framed

Trues and Brews

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library

Open

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library

Room: Browsing 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.

November 20-When the Moon Turns to Blood: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and a Story of Murder, Wild Faith, and End Times by Leah Sottile

Zumba

HAPPY HOUR-ZUMBA STYLE with Tiana

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library

Closed

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.

Home Alone

Movie Matinee Friday: Home Alone

Friday, December 19, 2025 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, Music & Entertainment

Event Details:

An eight-year-old troublemaker, mistakenly left home alone, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve.

The Troubadours

The Troubadours-A Musical Ensemble

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library

Room: Grand Room

Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment

Event Details:

A musical ensemble who will perform some of your holiday favorites.

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Time	Sun (9/28)	Mon (9/29)	Tue (9/30)	Wed (10/01)	Thu (10/02)	Fri (10/03)	Sat (10/04)
All Day	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Skeleton Costume Contest All Day 9/15–10/15 Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age Art, Crafts, Grab & Go Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Grab & Go Age Group: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool, School Age Program Type: Art, Crafts, Grab & Go Registration Required Event Details: For families with children in grades Pre-K to 6th.
10 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group Green Room 10:00am–4:30pm All Ages Art This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Craft Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Art
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12 pm					This event is in the "School Age" group Fire Breathing Dragon Craft (Grades K-5) 12:00pm–4:00pm School Age Art, Crafts, In-Person This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person Event Details: Unleash your imagination with this fiery fun craft! Kids will create their very own fire-breathing dragon using colorful paper, tubes, and tissue flames. 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.
1 pm
2 pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group Meet The Artists: Riverhead Photo Club 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Art This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Elizabeth Overton Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Art
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group Cancelled Bad Art Night (Grades 3-5) 5:30pm–6:30pm School Age Art, In-Person Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Open Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Art, In-Person Registration Required Event Details: Create the worst art imaginable in the best way! Make three totally silly art projects each based on a wacky prompt. 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.	This event is in the "School Age" group Animate with Scratch Jr. (Grades K-2) 5:00pm–6:00pm School Age Art, In-Person, Technology Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Children's Programming Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Art, In-Person, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn some basic coding skills and bring your stories to life with Scratch Jr! Beginners are welcome! 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Structures of Sound 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults, Seniors Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Writer's Cove Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Join Ben to discuss classic albums and artists, including: Miles Davis - Bitches Brew (1970) Steely Dan - Aja (1977) David Bowie - Blackstar (2016)
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Art of Smartphone Photography 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Nature & Environment Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Writer's Cove Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Nature & Environment Registration Required Event Details: Join Miranda Gatewood for a fun presentation and workshop on the art of taking great pictures with your smartphone. DSLR cameras are also welcome. Learn a little history, tour your camera features and do a still-life group project.