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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Part II

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

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

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

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

This event is in the "Teen" group.

DIY Jellyfish Light (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
:

Illuminate your space with a hanging jellyfish light made from pipe cleaners, ribbons and LED lights.

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

Illuminate your space with a hanging jellyfish light made from pipe cleaners, ribbons and LED lights.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Loft Decor Renovation (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
:

Help beautify our library! Become a teen volunteer and decorate windows in the teen loft for the summer. 

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

Help beautify our library! Become a teen volunteer and decorate windows in the teen loft for the summer. 

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

Finding Edna Lewis with Deb Freeman

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Cooking, History & Genealogy, In-Person, Lecture, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Edna Lewis is one of the most important American chefs, yet she is not a household name.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking, History & Genealogy, In-Person, Lecture, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Edna Lewis is one of the most important American chefs, yet she is not a household name.

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

Senior Advocate-Suffolk County Office for the Aging

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Perkins Long Island History Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

A representative from the Suffolk County Office for the Aging will discuss different benefits and programs available to seniors.  The advocate can assist in determining program eligibility, filling out various applications/forms and connect s

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Perkins Long Island History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

A representative from the Suffolk County Office for the Aging will discuss different benefits and programs available to seniors.  The advocate can assist in determining program eligibility, filling out various applications/forms and connect s

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

Aging in Place at Home with Burner Prudenti Law P.C.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Lecture, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Now more than ever, older adults are looking to age at home successfully with proper care in a thriving and familiar environment.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Lecture, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Now more than ever, older adults are looking to age at home successfully with proper care in a thriving and familiar environment.

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

Mah Jongg Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Drop in to play Mah Jongg 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, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop in to play Mah Jongg 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.

Veteran's Resource Table

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Showcase Lobby at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

A Veteran peer mentor from the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project will share resources to Veterans and their families. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Showcase Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

A Veteran peer mentor from the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project will share resources to Veterans and their families. No registration is required.

Ask the Expert: How to Save on Energy Costs

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Showcase Lobby at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
:

    Meet with representatives of the Long Island Clean Energy Hub—a team of trusted, knowledgeable, community-based organizations from Long Island offering free educational assistance and outreach to homeowners, renters, not-for-profits,

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Showcase Lobby
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

    Meet with representatives of the Long Island Clean Energy Hub—a team of trusted, knowledgeable, community-based organizations from Long Island offering free educational assistance and outreach to homeowners, renters, not-for-profits,

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Slime Buddies (Grades 8-12)

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

We are looking for Teen Volunteers to help out in our Slime Time program. In this program teens will help children in grades K-5 create slime and will assist the librarian in cleaning up after the program. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service, In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are looking for Teen Volunteers to help out in our Slime Time program. In this program teens will help children in grades K-5 create slime and will assist the librarian in cleaning up after the program. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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
:

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Heart of Riverhead Civic Association

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association for their monthly meeting.

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and discuss important town issues, hear updates, and learn about upcoming events.

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

Join the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association for their monthly meeting.

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and discuss important town issues, hear updates, and learn about upcoming events.

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

Conversational German

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:15am
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
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, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Learn to Play Canasta

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Join instructor Jacqui Palatnik to learn the exciting card game Canasta.  This  is the game that has fascinated people for so many years with its strategies, sequences, and combinations.  You will enjoy  the socialization, and

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games and Recreation, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join instructor Jacqui Palatnik to learn the exciting card game Canasta.  This  is the game that has fascinated people for so many years with its strategies, sequences, and combinations.  You will enjoy  the socialization, and

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tiny Tunes (12 Months-3 Years)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Children
:

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
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!

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

Canasta Club

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

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.

Senior Social at the Library

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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

Chess Tournament

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Gaming, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

This competitive chess tournament includes trophies and snacks.  Registration is required to play.  To register, call Henry Despres  (631) 968-5349

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

This competitive chess tournament includes trophies and snacks.  Registration is required to play.  To register, call Henry Despres  (631) 968-5349

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

Photo Venture to Indian Island County Park

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Art, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Join Miranda Gatewood on a photographic adventure with your DSLR camera or smartphone and explore the art of composing beautiful images and easy photo hacks in this remarkable Long Island waterside and woodland location.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miranda Gatewood on a photographic adventure with your DSLR camera or smartphone and explore the art of composing beautiful images and easy photo hacks in this remarkable Long Island waterside and woodland location.  

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

Self Defense with Justin Guerin

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

In this two hour workshop learn self-defense techniques and concepts. You will learn self-defense techniques and concepts through demonstration as well as practice.

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

In this two hour workshop learn self-defense techniques and concepts. You will learn self-defense techniques and concepts through demonstration as well as practice.

Literary Landmarks

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, In-Person
:

Join the book club that brings stories and destinations to life. 

May 24 The Lions of Fifth Ave by Fiona Davis

June 21 The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Susan Jane Gilmore

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the book club that brings stories and destinations to life. 

May 24 The Lions of Fifth Ave by Fiona Davis

June 21 The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Susan Jane Gilmore

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Meta Quest VR (Grades 6-12)

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Gaming, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
:

Try gaming in three dimensions with our brand-new VR headset!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Recreation, Gaming, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try gaming in three dimensions with our brand-new VR headset!

This event is in the "Children" group.

ABC Adventures (2.5-5 Years)

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Children
:

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.