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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Bridge Club

Monday, April 28, 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.

Bob Ross painting a canvas.

Bob Ross Paint Party

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn to paint as we follow along with one of Bob Ross’ tutorials from The Joy of Painting.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Learn to paint as we follow along with one of Bob Ross’ tutorials from The Joy of Painting.

Purple slime with silver sparkles.

Slime Time: Unicorn Slime (Grades K-5)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create magical, iridescent slime with us in the latest edition of our Slime Time series! 

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

Create magical, iridescent slime with us in the latest edition of our Slime Time series! 

Slime Buddies

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
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 magical unicorn slime and will assist the li...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 magical unicorn slime and will assist the librarian in cleaning up after the program.

Chess Club

Monday, April 28, 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.

Intermediate German

Tuesday, April 29, 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.

NYS Department of Labor Job Fair

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking for a new opportunity?  Join us for an in-person Job Fair sponsored by the NYS Department of Labor Business Engagement Unit. Connect with local employers hiring f...

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Looking for a new opportunity?  

Join us for an in-person Job Fair sponsored by the NYS Department of Labor Business Engagement Unit. 

Social Work Intern

Tuesday, April 29, 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.

Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles intermedio

Tuesday, April 29, 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

First Time Homebuyers Workshop with Dime Savings Bank

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Stage Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you ready to take the exciting step towards homeownership?  For First time homebuyers, learn about the home buying process, special loan programs, grants and down payment ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Stage Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Are you ready to take the exciting step towards homeownership?  For First time homebuyers, learn about the home buying process, special loan programs, grants and down payment assistance.  A local Mortgage professional, Realtor, Attorney

Literacy Suffolk with Linda Broderick

Tuesday, April 29, 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
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Shore Walk with Mary Laura Lamont

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
In-Person, Nature & Environment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Long Island Sound Beach Walk at Hallock State Park Preserve. Led by MaryLaura Lamont, Park Naturalist.Beach walk along Long Island Sound of approximately 2 miles. View dramatic sce...

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Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Nature & Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Long Island Sound Beach Walk at Hallock State Park Preserve. Led by MaryLaura Lamont, Park Naturalist.

Mah Jongg Club

Wednesday, April 30, 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.

STEAM Buddies

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

We are looking for Teen Volunteers to help out in our STEAM Club program. In this program teens will be paired with a younger child to assist them in our STEAM challenges. Vol...

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

We are looking for Teen Volunteers to help out in our STEAM Club program.

Two kids doing a science experiment.

STEAM Club: Patterns in Motion (K-5)

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

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will discover the science behind kaleidoscopes!

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

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will discover the science behind kaleidoscopes!

Create Your Own Comic (Grades 4-12)

All Day 5/1 - 5/8
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Loft and celebrate Free Comic Book Day (Sat., May 3) by creating your own comic using cut out characters, object, and speech bubbles on a construction paper backgr...

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

Stop by the Teen Loft and celebrate Free Comic Book Day (Sat., May 3) by creating your own comic using cut out characters, object, and speech bubbles on a construction paper background. 

In-Person Chair Yoga with Susan

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
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 you ...

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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. 

The Long Island Cares logo.

Long Island Cares Mobile Food Assistance

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you in need of emergency food? The Riverhead Free Library is partnering with Long Island Cares to make sure all community members in need are well- nourished. Long Island Cares...

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Are you in need of emergency food? The Riverhead Free Library is partnering with Long Island Cares to make sure all community members in need are well- nourished.

book cover

Meet the Author Robert Banfelder

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Author Event, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join author Robert Banfelder as he discusses his new book The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case ~ Does Rex Heuermann Reign King of Murder and Mayhem?  Books will be available for...

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join author Robert Banfelder as he discusses his new book The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case ~ Does Rex Heuermann Reign King of Murder and Mayhem?  Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles intermedio

Thursday, May 1, 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

Structures of Sound

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Stage Room 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:Abbey Road - The Beatles (1969)Skylarking - XTC (1986)Merriweather Post Pavilion - Animal Collective (2009)Imaginal Disk -...

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Stage Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Ben to discuss classic albums and artists, including:

Abbey Road - The Beatles (1969)

Skylarking - XTC (1986)

Merriweather Post Pavilion - Animal Collective (2009)

Imaginal Disk - Magdalena Bay (2024)

 

Learn to Be... Tobacco Free: Smoking Cessation Class

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The “Learn to be Tobacco Free” is a program offered by the Suffolk County Office of Health Education. This program is based on the CDC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for treat...

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

The “Learn to be Tobacco Free” is a program offered by the Suffolk County Office of Health Education. This program is based on the CDC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for treating nicotine dependence.

Literacy Suffolk with Linda Broderick

Thursday, May 1, 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

Conversational German

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:15am
Writer's Cove 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.  

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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