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Winter Reading 2025

2025 Adult Winter Reading

01/08/2025 @ 9:00am to 02/21/2025 @ 12:00pm
Grab & Go at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Reading Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Sign up at the Reference Desk to receive a kit that includes raffle tickets and suggested reading lists. Weekly drawings will be held on Fridays at noon. The first 25 to register w...

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grab & Go
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Sign up at the Reference Desk to receive a kit that includes raffle tickets and suggested reading lists. Weekly drawings will be held on Fridays at noon. The first 25 to register will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card. 

Books Warm the Heart Puzzle

01/08/2025 @ 9:00am to 02/21/2025 @ 8:00pm
Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Stop by the Reference Desk and get pieces to add to our Community Stick Together Puzzle. 

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, In-Person
Event Details:

Stop by the Reference Desk and get pieces to add to our Community Stick Together Puzzle. 

Balloons shaped like red hearts.

For the Love of Reading Challenge

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For Children in Grades K-5.Fall in love with reading this February! Cozy up with some wonderful stories and log your reading. We can heartly wait to see how many badges you earn! L...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

For Children in Grades K-5.

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance

Conversational German

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:15am
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Mark Hobson leads us in conversation to sharpen vocabulary and improve fluency.  

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Mark Hobson leads us in conversation to sharpen vocabulary and improve fluency.  

Virtual Zumba Gold with Irina

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A class to get you moving and grooving. Irina will lead you weekly with up-beat music, and movement that can be done or modified for all levels of fitness. You will be registered f...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A class to get you moving and grooving. Irina will lead you weekly with up-beat music, and movement that can be done or modified for all levels of fitness. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

Canasta Club

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in to play Canasta with your neighbors. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop in to play Canasta with your neighbors. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best.

Senior Social at the Library

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games and Recreation, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

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

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Crafts, Games and Recreation, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

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

 

A variety of example activities for Teen Loft Afternoons.

Teen Loft Afternoons: Injustice Tournament

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come join the Teen staff each Friday afternoon in a safe, teen only space just for you! Participate in the week's highlighted activity or just come hangout, game, and craft. 

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come join the Teen staff each Friday afternoon in a safe, teen only space just for you! Participate in the week's highlighted activity or just come hangout, game, and craft. 

Social Work Intern

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Counseling Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A social work intern from Stony Brook University's Healthy Libraries Program will be available to meet with patrons.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext. 301 to schedule an appointment.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Counseling Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

A social work intern from Stony Brook University's Healthy Libraries Program will be available to meet with patrons.  Call (631) 727-3228 ext. 301 to schedule an appointment.

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Please contact the Adult Reference Desk to schedule an appointment.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Tax Assistance
Event Details:

Please contact the Adult Reference Desk to schedule an appointment.

Poetry Street Logo

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

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
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 an...

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 52
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. 

Black History Program

Black History Month Celebration

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, In-Person
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The AAECF, Inc in partnership with the Riverhead Free Library present "Black History Reception."

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art, In-Person
Event Details:

The AAECF, Inc in partnership with the Riverhead Free Library present "Black History Reception."

Banjo Rascals photo

Banjo Rascals-Songs of Love-postponed from Feb 9

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy some songs of love with this talented, high energy, multi-faceted, distinctive musical group.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Friends of the Library, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

Enjoy some songs of love with this talented, high energy, multi-faceted, distinctive musical group.

AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Please contact the Adult Reference Desk to schedule an appointment.   Riverhead Library card holders may schedule an appointment beginning Friday, January 10 @ 9:30 am.&n...

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

Please contact the Adult Reference Desk to schedule an appointment.  

 

Riverhead Library card holders may schedule an appointment beginning Friday, January 10 @ 9:30 am. 

Mat Pilates with Leisa

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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. The Zoom li...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
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.

Bridge Club

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join your neighbors for drop-in Bridge games. No registration needed. All levels are welcome.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:

Join your neighbors for drop-in Bridge games. No registration needed. All levels are welcome.

Tai Chi with Denise

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Beginners welcome. This program is open to Riverhead Free Library cardholders only. 

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Beginners welcome. This program is open to Riverhead Free Library cardholders only.

 

Green, yellow, and purple slime.

Slime Time: Mardi Gras Goo

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Mardis Gras is just around the corner! Get ready to celebrate New Orlean’s favorite celebration with us by making festive slime in this holiday edition of our Slime Time series!&nb...

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Mardis Gras is just around the corner! Get ready to celebrate New Orlean’s favorite celebration with us by making festive slime in this holiday edition of our Slime Time series! 

Chess Club

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in to play Chess with your neighbors. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop in to play Chess with your neighbors. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best.

30-Minute Reiki Circle with Machi

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 regis...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Intermediate German

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:15am
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

Virtual Breathe Together with Charyl

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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. The Zoom link will be sent to your emai...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.