The Riverhead Free Library is excited to offer its patrons Curbside Pickup Service! Starting Monday, June 15th, call to place your holds and pick up items in an available time slot. 

Hours & Guidelines

Pickup times will be available during the following hours:

Mondays:10:00 am - 3:30pm

Tuesdays: 1:00 pm - 6:30pm

Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 3:30pm

Thursdays: 1:00 pm - 6:30pm

Fridays: 10:00 am - 3:30pm

Saturdays: 11:00 am - 1:30pm 

• Items Must be picked up on time in your correct Curbside pick up location. 
• You can schedule one pick up per week in our booking system
• A limit of 2 bags may be picked up at a time.
• Specialty Items, like kits, are eligible for Curbside Pickup.  
• You may pick up items from multiple cards, if the appointment is made by phone. 
• Please call or email ahead of time to resolve any library card issues,your account must be in good standing (i.e. not blocked due to unpaid fees or lost materials) to use Curbside Pickup.

Curbside Pickup Instructions

1. Before Placing holds
   1. 1. Have your library card barcode ready and password set in your library account. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you require help.
      2. Please note wait times for holds are currently longer than usual. If you need a book recommendation call our librarians at (631)282-8078
2. Place items on hold.
   1. 1. Use our website to search for items currently available at the Riverhead Free Library.  Please feel free to call to speak to a librarian for assistance to place a hold, or to pick up a summer reading bag
      2. Only limited items are available at this time please call (631)282-8078 for reader’s advisory or any borrowing suggestions.
      3. Place items on hold
3. When placing Curbside Appointment please have your library card information, vehicle description (the make/color of your car), and contact information ready.
4. Choose a curbside pick up appointment time online (https://riverheadfreelibrary.skedda.com/booking)  or over the phone (631)282-8078
   1. 1.  Appointments will be limited to keep our community & staff safe.
      2. Wait for confirmation for curbside pick up appointments.
      3. You will receive an email or phone confirmation with your hold pick number  before your curbside pickup appointment.  You will need this number to pick up your bag(s)
      4. Please specify if you need your bag(s) dropped in your trunk at your curbside appointment
      5. Staff will check out your items, put them in a Curbside Pick up bag, with your holds already prepared for you at the time of your appointment.
5. Pick up your items at your curbside location at your scheduled appointment time. 
   1. 1. Bags will be on a cart/table outside the building or can be placed in the trunk of your car. 
      2. Find your bag(s) labeled with your hold pickup number information or verify your hold pickup number information before bag(s) can be dropped in trunk (will be provided in confirmation call or email) 
      3. Take your bag home and enjoy!

Curbside Pickup Location

🚗First four parking spots right of the library entrance

🚗Each location is numbered, starting with the spot closest to the Book Drops