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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Structures of Sound

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Writer's Cove 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 Jimi Hendrix, The Police, Dirty Projectors and Mk.gee.  

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join Ben to discuss classic albums and artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Police, Dirty Projectors and Mk.gee. 

 

playbills

Broadway on a Budget

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Theater enthusiast Brian Stoll discusses all things Broadway.  He will share a variety of money-saving tips on how to see shows for under $60.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Theater enthusiast Brian Stoll discusses all things Broadway.  He will share a variety of money-saving tips on how to see shows for under $60.

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.

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!

Hallockville Old Time Jam

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

All are welcome to join in, or just listen, to this acoustic jam. Fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, spoons, washboards, etc., are all used to play Appalachian Mountain and Tradi...

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

All are welcome to join in, or just listen, to this acoustic jam. Fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, spoons, washboards, etc., are all used to play Appalachian Mountain and Traditional Music from 1600's to 1900's.

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! 

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!

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)

 

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!
 

A child dancing.

Tiny Tunes (12 Months-3 Years)

Friday, May 9, 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!

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.
 

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)

 

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!

The Zumbini logo.

Zumbini (Birth-4 years)

Wednesday, May 21, 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 toddler dancing.

Toddlers Tango (12-36 Months)

Thursday, May 22, 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!
 

The Zumbini logo.

Zumbini (Birth-4 years)

Wednesday, May 28, 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.
 

Structures of Sound

Thursday, June 5, 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)

 

A child dancing.

Dance With Me (12-36 Months)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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: 12
Event Details:

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

Nick the Balloonatic surrounded by his elaborate balloon creations.

Nick the Balloonatic

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Family, Children
Event Details:

oin us as we celebrate the start of summer reading with an unforgettable performance by Nick the Balloonatic! Watch in awe as he twists, shapes, and creates incredible balloon mast...

Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

oin us as we celebrate the start of summer reading with an unforgettable performance by Nick the Balloonatic! Watch in awe as he twists, shapes, and creates incredible balloon masterpieces that will leave you amazed.

A child dancing.

Tiny Tunes (12 Months-3 Years)

Friday, June 20, 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!

A child dancing.

Tiny Tunes (12 Months-3 Years)

Friday, June 27, 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!