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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Alphabet letters that are shaped like various animals.

ABC Adventures (2.5-5 Years)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
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.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: 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 child conducting a science experiment.

STEAM Club: Outer Space (Grades K-5)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will be delving into the final frontier as we design and test our own space laders! Patrons should only register for either Monday or W...

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

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will be delving into the final frontier as we design and test our own space laders! Patrons should only register for either Monday or Wednesday.

The Zumbini logo.

Zumbini (Birth-4 years)

Wednesday, May 21, 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 conducting a science experiment.

STEAM Club: Outer Space (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will be delving into the final frontier as we design and test our own space laders! Patrons should only register for either Monday or W...

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will be delving into the final frontier as we design and test our own space laders! Patrons should only register for either Monday or Wednesday.

A toddler dancing.

Toddlers Tango (12-36 Months)

Thursday, May 22, 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 leaning over a obstacle piece, smiling.

Kidnastics (1-3 Years)

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Kidnastics for a morning of musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables and more. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. 

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Kidnastics for a morning of musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables and more. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.
 

The Suffolk County seal.

Shots for Tots

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
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. For ...

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 Immunization

The Zumbini logo.

Zumbini (Birth-4 years)

Wednesday, May 28, 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 moose with a mustache sticking out its tongue.

Marvelous Moostachiod Mania (Ages 3-5)

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Mr. Tom for a hair-raising story and craft!

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

Join Mr. Tom for a hair-raising story and craft!

A child leaning over a obstacle piece, smiling.

Kidnastics (1-3 Years)

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Kidnastics for a morning of musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables and more. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. 

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Kidnastics for a morning of musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables and more. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.
 

Construction Zone (2-5 Years)

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Playtime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let your imagination run wild, and build with all types of blocks. Whether you're building castles, bridges, or your own unique structures, this hands-on program encourages creativ...

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

Let your imagination run wild, and build with all types of blocks.

A town made from frosting, gumdrops, and lollipops.

Sweet Adventures Await- Summer Reading Challenge

All Day 6/2 - 8/9
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Reading Club
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

This summer, embark on a deliciously fun reading adventure with our Candyland Summer Reading Challenge! Dive into magical tales, thrilling mysteries, and exciting new worlds while ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: In-Person, Reading Club
Event Details:

This summer, embark on a deliciously fun reading adventure with our Candyland Summer Reading Challenge! Dive into magical tales, thrilling mysteries, and exciting new worlds while earning sweet rewards along the way.

Construction Zone (2-5 Years)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Playtime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let your imagination run wild, and build with all types of blocks. Whether you're building castles, bridges, or your own unique structures, this hands-on program encourages creativ...

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

Let your imagination run wild, and build with all types of blocks.

Construction Zone (2-5 Years)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Playtime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let your imagination run wild, and build with all types of blocks. Whether you're building castles, bridges, or your own unique structures, this hands-on program encourages creativ...

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

Let your imagination run wild, and build with all types of blocks.

A homemade father's day card.

Light Up Father's Day Cards (Grades K-5)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Decorate an awesome light-up card that will brighten up your dad's special day!

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

Decorate an awesome light-up card that will brighten up your dad's special day!

A child leaning over a obstacle piece, smiling.

Kidnastics (1-3 Years)

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Kidnastics for a morning of musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables and more. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Kidnastics for a morning of musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables and more. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.

Patriotic Garlands (Grades 1-5)

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create two patriotic garlands using different colored wooden beads, tassels, and wooden shapes.

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 two patriotic garlands using different colored wooden beads, tassels, and wooden shapes.

A child dancing.

Dance With Me (12-36 Months)

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

Join Great South Bay Dance for creative movement, dance, and activities! 

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: 12
Event Details:

Join Great South Bay Dance for creative movement, dance, and activities! 

A variety of LEGO figure heads.

Lego Club (Grades K-5)

Tuesday, June 10, 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!

A child speaking in sign language.

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

Thursday, June 12, 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.

Nick the Balloonatic surrounded by his elaborate balloon creations.

Nick the Balloonatic

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

oin us as we celebrate the start of summer reading with an unforgettable performance by Nick the Balloonatic! Watch in awe as he twists, shapes, and creates incredible balloon mast...

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

oin us as we celebrate the start of summer reading with an unforgettable performance by Nick the Balloonatic! Watch in awe as he twists, shapes, and creates incredible balloon masterpieces that will leave you amazed.

A child leaning over a obstacle piece, smiling.

Kidnastics (1-3 Years)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Kidnastics for a morning of musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables and more. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Kidnastics for a morning of musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables and more. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.

Containers full of colorful slime.

Slime Time (Grade K-5)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get ready for a squishy, slimy good time in this program series! Explore through hands-on experiments with colors and textures, and discover the science behind the goopy fun. It's ...

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

Get ready for a squishy, slimy good time in this program series! Explore through hands-on experiments with colors and textures, and discover the science behind the goopy fun. It's a great way to get creative and learn while making a mess!

Containers full of colorful slime.

Slime Time (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get ready for a squishy, slimy good time in this program series! Explore through hands-on experiments with colors and textures, and discover the science behind the goopy fun. It's ...

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

Get ready for a squishy, slimy good time in this program series! Explore through hands-on experiments with colors and textures, and discover the science behind the goopy fun. It's a great way to get creative and learn while making a mess!