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SNAP Counseling

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Showcase Lobby at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Many families can use SNAP to assist in stretching their food budget, but are unaware that they qualify.  To schedule an appointment to see if you qualify for SNAP, call or em...

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

Many families can use SNAP to assist in stretching their food budget, but are unaware that they qualify.  To schedule an appointment to see if you qualify for SNAP, call or email your Nutrition Outreach and Education Program Coordinator, Mari

A mother holding her child on her shoulders.

Sprouts & Friends

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
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...

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

In-Person Chair Yoga with Susan

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A weekly in-person class which will get you moving while also teaching you techniques to help you bring yourself greater inner peace. You will be registered for the series when ...

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A weekly in-person class which will get you moving while also teaching you techniques to help you bring yourself greater inner peace.

You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time. 

Virtual Chair Yoga with Susan

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Participating in this weekly virtual class from your own home will get you moving while also teaching you techniques to help bring yourself greater inner peace. You will be regi...

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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:

Participating in this weekly virtual class from your own home will get you moving while also teaching you techniques to help bring yourself greater inner peace.

Diva by Daisy Goodwin

Vintage Vignettes: Historical Fiction Book Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Vintage Vignettes meets each month to discuss historical fiction novels.   September 26: Diva by Daisy Goodwin

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Vintage Vignettes meets each month to discuss historical fiction novels.  

September 26: Diva by Daisy Goodwin

Beginner ENGLISH Classes / Clases de inglés para principiantes

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:45pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ready to start your journey in learning English? Our Beginner English class, led by a certified teacher, is designed just for you!  In this free course, you'll build confid...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ready to start your journey in learning English? Our Beginner English class, led by a certified teacher, is designed just for you! 

A variety of board game supplies, such as a chess board, cards, dice, and dominos.

Tabletop Thursdays

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in with your friends for some live action role playing tabletop games.

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

Drop-in with your friends for some live action role playing tabletop games.

Two kids doing a science experiment.

Steam Club Jr.

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stem Club Jr. makes learning STEAM concepts engaging and exciting while focusing on curiosity and creativity. Join us and watch your child’s love for discovery grow with our unique...

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

Stem Club Jr. makes learning STEAM concepts engaging and exciting while focusing on curiosity and creativity. Join us and watch your child’s love for discovery grow with our unique and explorative activities!

Stamp Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perkins Long Island History Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in to meet with neighbors who share your interest in philately. All are welcome.

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

Drop in to meet with neighbors who share your interest in philately. All are welcome.

Friends of the Riverhead Library Photography Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Friends of the Library, In-Person

Conversational German

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:45am - 11:15am
Off Site
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
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

Canasta Club

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

The FIFA logo.

FIFA Tournament

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Gaming, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Compete with your friends to win a Roblox gift card!

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

Compete with your friends to win a Roblox gift card!

Social Work Intern

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Counseling/ Tutoring 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/ Tutoring 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.

Conversational French and Culture

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
By the Book by Jasmine Guillory

Booked for Lunch Club

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring your own lunch to eat while discussing popular book titles.  Saturday, September 28 12:00-1:00pm By the Book by Jasmine Guillory Saturday, October 26&...

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring your own lunch to eat while discussing popular book titles. 

Saturday, September 28 12:00-1:00pm

By the Book by Jasmine Guillory

Poetry Street Logo

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

Saturday, September 28, 2024 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-perso...

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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: 54
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. 

Mat Pilates with Leisa

Monday, September 30, 2024 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: 25
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.

A father holding and dancing with his toddler daughter.

Dance With Me

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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

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

Chess Club

Monday, September 30, 2024 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, September 30, 2024 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. 

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:

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

Postcards for Veterans

All Day 10/1 - 10/29
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in to receive a community service kit. Each kit will contain 10 postcards for you to write some kind words to our veterans. For every 10 postcards you complete you will receiv...

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

Drop-in to receive a community service kit. Each kit will contain 10 postcards for you to write some kind words to our veterans. For every 10 postcards you complete you will receive up to 1 hour of community service.

A spooky mansion next to a graveyard.

Hallow-Read Reading Challenge

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For Grades K-5. Spooky season is upon us! Halloween is a holiday full of merrymaking, magic, and mischief. Get ready to monster mash, have ghoulish fun, or curl up with a chilling ...

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

For Grades K-5. Spooky season is upon us! Halloween is a holiday full of merrymaking, magic, and mischief. Get ready to monster mash, have ghoulish fun, or curl up with a chilling book.

Pink by the Bay logo, QR code and the following text: Scan here to register for ‘Pink by the Bay- Shines a Light on Teal’ Then, beginning on October 1st, pick up your free kit at the Adult Reference Desk.

Pink and Teal By the Bay

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Grab & Go at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Grab & Go, Health & Wellness, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Pink By the Bay-Shines a Light on Teal Sponsored by Northwell Health/Peconic Bay Medical Center Pink by the Bay’s mission is to support breast cancer survivors while promotin...

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grab & Go
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Grab & Go, Health & Wellness, Outreach
Event Details:

Pink By the Bay-Shines a Light on Teal

Sponsored by Northwell Health/Peconic Bay Medical Center