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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Virtual Zumba Gold with Irina

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Browsing 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...

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing 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.

A variety of farm themed crafts, such as a cow made from a paper plate and a chicken painted using a fork.

Creation Station: Farmyard Friends (Ages 2-5)

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Moo-ve on over and drop-in for a variety of farm animal themed crafts! Be sure to dress for a mess! No registration required.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

Moo-ve on over and drop-in for a variety of farm animal themed crafts! Be sure to dress for a mess! No registration required.

Canasta Club

Friday, May 2, 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.

Social Work Intern

Saturday, May 3, 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, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 ...

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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.

FamilySearch

Introduction to FamilySearch Genealogy

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stage Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

FamilySearch Centers (FSC) on Long Island and FamilySearch.org are wonderful genealogical research resources in our area. In this interactive workshop FamilySearch Center of Long I...

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

FamilySearch Centers (FSC) on Long Island and FamilySearch.org are wonderful genealogical research resources in our area.

Island Harvest

Island Harvest Food Distribution

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Library Parking Lot at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Island Harvest Food Distribution for Seniors (60 & Older) and Veterans (Provided by Operation Hope) will be distributing to Veterans and the Mobile Food Pantry will be open to ...

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

Island Harvest Food Distribution for Seniors (60 & Older) and Veterans (Provided by Operation Hope) will be distributing to Veterans and the Mobile Food Pantry will be open to all community members. 

Bridge Club

Monday, May 5, 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.

Paper Flowers-Peonies

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Casey Cunningham will teach you how to make these beautiful peonies to give away or keep for yourself.  

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Casey Cunningham will teach you how to make these beautiful peonies to give away or keep for yourself.  

Tai Chi with Denise

Monday, May 5, 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. 

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Beginners welcome. This program is open to Riverhead Free Library cardholders only.

 

Mother's Day Flower Photo Holders

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Decorate a wooden tulip photo holder for a one of a kind Mother's Day gift as special as your mom!

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Decorate a wooden tulip photo holder for a one of a kind Mother's Day gift as special as your mom!

Chess Club

Monday, May 5, 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, May 6, 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.

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

Canva

Canva Basics

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, In-Person, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.  Learn Canva basics and begin to create...

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, In-Person, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.  

Social Work Intern

Tuesday, May 6, 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.

A round mirror with colorful clouds painted over it.

Mirror Painting (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Design and paint your own unique artwork on a round mirror.

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Design and paint your own unique artwork on a round mirror.

Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles intermedio

Tuesday, May 6, 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...

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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

karate

Moving Zen: Karate for Aging Adults

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Sensei Chris for an introduction to Karate in this 6-part class. Learn how to use martial arts to improve health and peace of mind. Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothi...

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:

Join Sensei Chris for an introduction to Karate in this 6-part class. Learn how to use martial arts to improve health and peace of mind. Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. 

Literacy Suffolk with Linda Broderick

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
A child speaking in sign language.

Sing, Sign, with Me (Birth-5 Years)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn sign language in a meaningful and playful way with Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Signing Time Instructor, Lisamarie Curley.

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn sign language in a meaningful and playful way with Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Signing Time Instructor, Lisamarie Curley.

A jar containing tulle and fairy lights, creating a galaxy-like appearance.

Galaxy Light Up Jars

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let's celebrate Star Wars Day by decorating a galaxy themed mason jar that lights up!

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let's celebrate Star Wars Day by decorating a galaxy themed mason jar that lights up!

A toddler dancing.

Toddlers Tango (12-36 Months)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Clap your hands, stamp your feet and wiggle to the beat with great songs and musical instruments! 

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Clap your hands, stamp your feet and wiggle to the beat with great songs and musical instruments!
 

In-Person Chair Yoga with Susan

Thursday, May 8, 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. 

A 20-sided dice.

D&D Nights: The Adventure Continues (Grades 6-12)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Gaming, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Leap info adventure and take part in a totally unique role-playing experience.

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Recreation, Gaming, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Leap info adventure and take part in a totally unique role-playing experience.