Budget Vote 2025

Our 2025-26 budget passed (200-193)! 

Congratulations to re-elected trustees Carlos Alvarez and William Sandback, and welcome to new trustee Mike Dubois!

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A little cartoon bear sleeping underneath a blanket.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover (3-7 Years)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Wear your PJs and bring a stuffie (not your favorite that you need to sleep) for a sleepover at the library. After storytime, tuck in the animals and say goodnight. Come back the n...

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Wear your PJs and bring a stuffie (not your favorite that you need to sleep) for a sleepover at the library. After storytime, tuck in the animals and say goodnight.

A mother helping a toddler kick a soccer ball.

Soccer Stars: Parent and Me (12-24 Months)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Join coaches from Super Soccer Stars in this parent-child pre-soccer music, and movement program.

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Games and Recreation, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join coaches from Super Soccer Stars in this parent-child pre-soccer music, and movement program.

A variety of upcycled crafts, including a turtle made from an egg carton and a bug made from a bottlecap.

Creation Station: Earth Day Celebration (2-5 Years)

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in for a variety of upcycled crafts to celebrate Earth Day! No registration required. 

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Event Details:

Drop-in for a variety of upcycled crafts to celebrate Earth Day! No registration required.
 

Alphabet letters that are shaped like various animals.

ABC Adventures (2.5-5 Years)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Drop-in each month to create a craft for each letter of the alphabet that can be used as your very own alphabet book when done. No registration required.April: Letters E, F, G, &am...

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Event Details:

Drop-in each month to create a craft for each letter of the alphabet that can be used as your very own alphabet book when done. No registration required.

A mother helping a toddler kick a soccer ball.

Soccer Stars: Parent and Me (12-24 Months)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Join coaches from Super Soccer Stars in this parent-child pre-soccer music, and movement program.

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Games and Recreation, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join coaches from Super Soccer Stars in this parent-child pre-soccer music, and movement program.

The Suffolk County seal.

Shots for Tots

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In addition to childhood vaccinations, The Suffolk County Department of Health will offer COVID vaccinations for all approved ages. This is for VFC/VFA eligible patients only....

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

In addition to childhood vaccinations, The Suffolk County Department of Health will offer COVID vaccinations for all approved ages. This is for VFC/VFA eligible patients only. For more details, call the Suffolk County Immuniz

A baby playing.

Sprouts & Friends (Birth-5 Years)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

Sprouts & Friends is a music and movement program for families with children. Our mission is to create joy while we play, learn and grow together. Come ready to move and sing w...

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sprouts & Friends is a music and movement program for families with children. Our mission is to create joy while we play, learn and grow together. Come ready to move and sing with your child.

Bluey and Bingo from the show Bluey.

Jump Into Spring with Bluey! (Grades K-5)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ring in spring with an evening full of fun activities, music, and everything Bluey!

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

Ring in spring with an evening full of fun activities, music, and everything Bluey!

A child dancing.

Tiny Tunes (12 Months-3 Years)

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends! Great for your wonderous wigglers! 

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends! Great for your wonderous wigglers! 

Purple slime with silver sparkles.

Slime Time: Unicorn Slime (Grades K-5)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create magical, iridescent slime with us in the latest edition of our Slime Time series! 

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

Create magical, iridescent slime with us in the latest edition of our Slime Time series! 

Two kids doing a science experiment.

STEAM Club: Patterns in Motion (K-5)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will discover the science behind kaleidoscopes!

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

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will discover the science behind kaleidoscopes!

A variety of farm themed crafts, such as a cow made from a paper plate and a chicken painted using a fork.

Creation Station: Farmyard Friends (Ages 2-5)

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Moo-ve on over and drop-in for a variety of farm animal themed crafts! Be sure to dress for a mess! No registration required.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

Moo-ve on over and drop-in for a variety of farm animal themed crafts! Be sure to dress for a mess! No registration required.

Mother's Day Flower Photo Holders

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Decorate a wooden tulip photo holder for a one of a kind Mother's Day gift as special as your mom!

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Decorate a wooden tulip photo holder for a one of a kind Mother's Day gift as special as your mom!

A child speaking in sign language.

Sing, Sign, with Me (Birth-5 Years)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn sign language in a meaningful and playful way with Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Signing Time Instructor, Lisamarie Curley.

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn sign language in a meaningful and playful way with Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Signing Time Instructor, Lisamarie Curley.

A jar containing tulle and fairy lights, creating a galaxy-like appearance.

Galaxy Light Up Jars

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let's celebrate Star Wars Day by decorating a galaxy themed mason jar that lights up!

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let's celebrate Star Wars Day by decorating a galaxy themed mason jar that lights up!

A toddler dancing.

Toddlers Tango (12-36 Months)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Clap your hands, stamp your feet and wiggle to the beat with great songs and musical instruments! 

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Clap your hands, stamp your feet and wiggle to the beat with great songs and musical instruments!
 

A child dancing.

Tiny Tunes (12 Months-3 Years)

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends! Great for your wonderous wigglers!

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends! Great for your wonderous wigglers!

A mother's day card.

Light Up Mother's Day Cards

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let's show our moms just how much we love them by decorating a beautiful Mother's Day card that lights up!

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let's show our moms just how much we love them by decorating a beautiful Mother's Day card that lights up!

A child flying a kite.

Mighty Makers: DIY Kite Crafting (Grades K-5)

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create your own colorful kite that is ready to soar the skies!

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create your own colorful kite that is ready to soar the skies!

A child playing in a sensory bin.

Sensory Playtime (2-5 Years)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A toddler-and-me session that blends nature, art, and sensory experiences.

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

A toddler-and-me session that blends nature, art, and sensory experiences.

A variety of LEGO figure heads.

Lego Club (Grades K-5)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Drop-in and build your own creations or build as a family!

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in and build your own creations or build as a family!

The Zumbini logo.

Zumbini (Birth-4 years)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill and emoti...

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill and emotional development for young children.
 

A child doing yoga.

Sketch-n-Stretch (Grades 1-5)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Sketch-n-Stretch Yoga combines art and yoga. Children will begin with the yoga lesson to relax and focus, then paint a masterpiece on a canvas for their art lesson.

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Sketch-n-Stretch Yoga combines art and yoga. Children will begin with the yoga lesson to relax and focus, then paint a masterpiece on a canvas for their art lesson.

A child dancing.

Tiny Tunes (12 Months-3 Years)

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends! Great for your wonderous wigglers!

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends! Great for your wonderous wigglers!