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A photo of William Shakespeare's head with a question mark over it.

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!
 

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

Mah Jongg Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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.

tree with Community Legal Help Project written underneath

Community Legal Help Project

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Counseling Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Free limited virtual legal advice on family, divorce and criminal law.  Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome.  To make an appointment, please call (631) 822-3272. &nb...

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

Free limited virtual legal advice on family, divorce and criminal law.  Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome.  

To make an appointment, please call (631) 822-3272.  

 

A photo of William Shakespeare's head with a question mark over it.

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!
 

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.

HIICAP Free Medicare Counseling

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Perkins Long Island History Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A trained, NYS-certified HIICAP counselor can assist Medicare-eligible persons with information about how the system works, enrollment, benefits and other available health insuranc...

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Perkins Long Island History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A trained, NYS-certified HIICAP counselor can assist Medicare-eligible persons with information about how the system works, enrollment, benefits and other available health insurance options.  HIICAP counselors are not affiliated with any

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Thursday, April 24, 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.

Two kids playing a tabletop card game.

Tabletop Thursdays

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Gaming, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Recreation, Gaming, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles intermedio

Thursday, April 24, 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

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!

Stamp Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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.

Literacy Suffolk with Linda Broderick

Thursday, April 24, 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
A photo of William Shakespeare's head with a question mark over it.

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!
 

Conversational German

Friday, April 25, 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.  

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! 

Canasta Club

Friday, April 25, 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.

A photo of William Shakespeare's head with a question mark over it.

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!
 

Social Work Intern

Saturday, April 26, 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.

Career Counseling

Saturday, April 26, 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: 4
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.

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Literary Landmarks

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, In-Person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
country rhythms

Country Line Dancing with Country Rhythms

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Country line dancing is making a resurgence! Join us as Country Rhythms shows us how to line dance in style.  Wear your favorite cowboy boots and hat and boot scoot the a...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Country line dancing is making a resurgence! 

Join us as Country Rhythms shows us how to line dance in style.  Wear your favorite cowboy boots and hat and boot scoot the afternoon away with us!

Poetry Street

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

Saturday, April 26, 2025 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-person an...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 53
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.