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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Literacy Suffolk with Linda Broderick

Tuesday, May 13, 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
The Zumbini logo.

Zumbini (Birth-4 years)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill and emoti...

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill and emotional development for young children.
 

A child doing yoga.

Sketch-n-Stretch (Grades 1-5)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Sketch-n-Stretch Yoga combines art and yoga. Children will begin with the yoga lesson to relax and focus, then paint a masterpiece on a canvas for their art lesson.

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

Sketch-n-Stretch Yoga combines art and yoga. Children will begin with the yoga lesson to relax and focus, then paint a masterpiece on a canvas for their art lesson.

In-Person Chair Yoga with Susan

Thursday, May 15, 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. 

HIICAP Free Medicare Counseling

Thursday, May 15, 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...

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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: 2
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

A man standing on a bridge.

Bridge Builder Challenge (Grades 6-12)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Put on your engineering hats and compete to see who can build the strongest model bridge. The winner will receive a gift card.

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

Put on your engineering hats and compete to see who can build the strongest model bridge. The winner will receive a gift card.

Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles intermedio

Thursday, May 15, 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

Structures of Sound

Thursday, May 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 16, 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.  

Virtual Zumba Gold with Irina

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Grand 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: Grand 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 child dancing.

Tiny Tunes (12 Months-3 Years)

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
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!

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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, May 16, 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.

Career Counseling

Saturday, May 17, 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 ...

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.

A person in a VR headset.

Meta Quest VR (Grades 6-12)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, Gaming, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

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

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

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

Freddy from Five Nights at Freddy's peaking from behind a curtain.

Five Nights at Freddy’s Papercraft (Grades 4-12)

All Day 5/19 - 5/24
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Make and take your favorite creepy FNAF critters.

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

Make and take your favorite creepy FNAF critters.

Alphabet letters that are shaped like various animals.

ABC Adventures (2.5-5 Years)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Children
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.

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.

Bridge Club

Monday, May 19, 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.

Tai Chi with Denise

Monday, May 19, 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.

 

STEAM Buddies (Grades 8-12)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, In-Person, STEAM
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. Voluntee...

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service, In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

A child conducting a science experiment.

STEAM Club: Outer Space (Grades K-5)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will be delving into the final frontier as we design and test our own space laders! Patrons should only register for either Monday or W...

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

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will be delving into the final frontier as we design and test our own space laders! Patrons should only register for either Monday or Wednesday.

Chess Club

Monday, May 19, 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 20, 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.