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Featured Events

Red One

Movie Matinee Friday: Red One

Friday, December 5, 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:

After Santa Claus is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with a notorious hacker in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

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.

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.

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

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (11/02)	Mon (11/03)	Tue (11/04)	Wed (11/05)	Thu (11/06)	Fri (11/07)	Sat (11/08)
All Day	This event is in the "Teen" group Upcycled CD Suncatchers (Grades 4-12) All Day 11/2–11/8 Teen Crafts This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library Room: Teen Loft Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts Event Details: Create a shimmering CD suncatcher using old discs, colorful Sharpies, string, and beads. No registration required.
11 am						This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" group Turkey Finger Painting (2-5 Years) 11:00am–12:00pm Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool Art, Crafts, In-Person This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Infant/Toddler/Preschool" 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: Family, Infant/Toddler/Preschool Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person Event Details: Finger painting fun for turkey day.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Snowman Felting with Amanda 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Crafts, In-Person 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: Craft Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts, In-Person Registration Required Event Details: Learn the art of needle felting. All supplies are included, please register for either the afternoon or evening class.
2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Native American Talking Sticks with Tony (Tonito) Valderrama 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Crafts, History & Genealogy, In-Person 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: Browsing Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts, History & Genealogy, In-Person Registration Required Event Details: Step into the rich traditions of Native American culture through the art of the talking stick—a powerful symbol of respectful communication and shared wisdom.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group StoryLab (Grades K-2) 5:00pm–5:30pm School Age Crafts, In-Person, STEAM, Storytime 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: Crafts, In-Person, STEAM, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Get ready to read, imagine, and invent! In this fun program for kids in grades K–2, each session starts with a great book and ends with a hands-on STEAM challenge. 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 Mighty Makers: Oil Pastel Tie Dye (Grades K-5) 5:00pm–6:00pm School Age Art, Crafts, In-Person 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, Crafts, In-Person Registration Required Event Details: Explore the magic of oil pastels to create tie-dye inspired masterpieces—no water or dye required. Be sure to dress for a mess! 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.