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!

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Room
Ongoing Events
Registration Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Structures of Sound

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Ben to discuss classic albums and artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Police, Dirty Projectors and Mk.gee.  

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join Ben to discuss classic albums and artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Police, Dirty Projectors and Mk.gee. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Trues and Brews at Mugs on Main

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us each month to discuss a true crime novel. March 20  John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam LAmirante & Danny BroderickApril 17   Green River, Runnin...

Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us each month to discuss a true crime novel. 

March 20  John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam LAmirante & Danny Broderick

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Literacy Suffolk with Linda Broderick

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Open Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Open Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Conversational German

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:15am
Browsing Room 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.  

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Virtual Zumba Gold with Irina

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, 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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

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.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Canasta Club

Friday, April 18, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Social Work Intern

Saturday, April 19, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Got Facts?

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to sort facts from falsehoods, check sources and help stop the spread of disinformation, with veteran local journalist Denise Civiletti of RiverheadLOCAL. Presented ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Learn how to sort facts from falsehoods, check sources and help stop the spread of disinformation, with veteran local journalist Denise Civiletti of RiverheadLOCAL. 

Presented by the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Career Counseling

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Meet with a certified Workforce Development Specialist who will assist you with your job search, interviewing skills and resume preparation.Call 631-727-3228 ext. 301 to ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Meet with a certified Workforce Development Specialist who will assist you with your job search, interviewing skills and resume preparation.

Call 631-727-3228 ext. 301 to schedule a 1⁄2 hour in-person appointment.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Broadway on a Budget

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Theater enthusiast Brian Stoll discusses all things Broadway.  He will share a variety of money-saving tips on how to see shows for under $60.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Theater enthusiast Brian Stoll discusses all things Broadway.  He will share a variety of money-saving tips on how to see shows for under $60.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Shakespeare Yourself

All Day
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

In honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, create an Elizabethan self-portrait. Bring in a photo of your face for the final touch! 

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

In honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, create an Elizabethan self-portrait. Bring in a photo of your face for the final touch!
 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Shakespeare Yourself

All Day
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

In honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, create an Elizabethan self-portrait. Bring in a photo of your face for the final touch! 

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

In honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, create an Elizabethan self-portrait. Bring in a photo of your face for the final touch!
 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Bridge Club

Monday, April 21, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tai Chi with Denise

Monday, April 21, 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. 

Waitlist
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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chess Club

Monday, April 21, 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Shakespeare Yourself

All Day
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

In honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, create an Elizabethan self-portrait. Bring in a photo of your face for the final touch! 

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

In honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, create an Elizabethan self-portrait. Bring in a photo of your face for the final touch!
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Intermediate German

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:00am
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.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Social Work Intern

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a moving meditation and the health benefits include increased flexibility, muscle strength and balance.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a moving meditation and the health benefits include increased flexibility, muscle strength and balance.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles intermedio

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:45pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is designed for learners who can understand basic phrases, express simple needs, and have somegrammar knowledge but seek more fluency. Focus on building vocabulary, impr...

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This class is designed for learners who can understand basic phrases, express simple needs, and have some

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Writer's Workshop: The Fiction Factory

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Write a fiction piece at home, then bring your work to meetings to share in a seminar style discussion. Workshop discussions will reflect on essential literary devices such as...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Writing Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Write a fiction piece at home, then bring your work to meetings to share in a seminar style discussion. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Literacy Suffolk with Linda Broderick

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach