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Read Grateful Reading Challenge

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Children
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

This November, practice an attitude of gratitude! Log your reading to earn badges throughout the challenge. Log 300 minutes and earn a limited edition brag tag (while supplies last).

Disguise-a-Turkey Contest

All Day 11/6 - 11/24
Children
Art, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, In-Person
Event Details:

Thanksgiving is coming, and Tom Turkey needs to escape from Farmer Brown's farm! But in order to do so, he needs a disguise. Give Tom Turkey a disguise to keep him safe this thanksgiving.

Shots for Tots

10:30am - 2:30pm
All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Open Room
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

In addition to childhood vaccinations, The Suffolk County Department of Health will offer COVID vaccinations for all approved ages.

Holiday Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Children
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Celebrate the gift of reading this December! Log your reading to earn badges throughout the challenge. Log 300 minutes and earn a limited edition brag tag (while supplies last).

Ninja Obstacle Course

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children
In-Person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Celebrate the International Day of the Ninja by participating in an obstacle course challenge! Ninja costumes aren't necessary, but encouraged.

Toddlers Tango

11:00am - 11:45am
Family, Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
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:

Join us as we clap our hands and stomp our feet in this interactive storytime.

Kids Music

11:00am - 11:45am
Family, Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Open
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: 6
Event Details:

In this lively and interactive class, children will join their peers in exploring the wonders of music through a variety of engaging activities.

Long Island Cares Mobile Food Assistance

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Long Island Cares will supply prepackaged bags filled with non-perishable food items. No identification is required to pick up your emergency supply of food. This is a walk-up service only. *No Registration Required.

Sensory Playtime

10:30am - 11:15am
Family, Children
In-Person, Parent & Child, Playtime
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: In-Person, Parent & Child, Playtime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A toddler-and-me session that blends nature, art, and sensory experiences.

LEGO Club

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Family, Children
Clubs, In-Person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Drop-in and build your own creations or build as a family!

Toddlers Tango

11:00am - 11:45am
Family, Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
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:

Join us as we clap our hands and stomp our feet in this interactive storytime.

Movie and a Craft: Wizarding World

4:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Cooking, Crafts, In-Person, Movie
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking, Crafts, In-Person, Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

You can't have the holidays without a Harry Potter movie session! Join us as we watch "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone," whip up some delicious butterbeer snacks, and make remembrall ornaments!

Steam Club Jr: Build & Play

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children
Clubs, In-Person, STEAM
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for a wonderful time of free building and creativity while exploring our Build & Play toy bin! Concoct and design your own creations. Your creation will be displayed!

Gingerbread House Decorating

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family, Children
Cooking, In-Person
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Cooking, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a festive night of creativity and fun at our Gingerbread House Decorating Extravaganza! Gather your family to design and decorate your very own edible masterpiece. ONE REGISTRATION PER FAMILY.

Tiny Tunes

10:30am - 11:00am
Family, Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
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:

Listen to some songs and meet new friends! This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with new friends. Great for your wonderous wigglers! Join us for songs sung and some wonderful play time with your little.

Babies Boogie

10:30am - 11:15am
Family, Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Open
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: 1
Event Details:

Dance, play, and sing with Nicole Sparling during this fun and interactive music and dance class.

Slime Time: Holiday Slime

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children
Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
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:

Get into the holiday spirit by making gingerbread and peppermint scented slime in this festive edition of our Slime Time series!

Toddlers Tango

11:00am - 11:45am
Family, Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
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:

Join us as we clap our hands and stomp our feet in this interactive storytime.

That's a Wrap!

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Family, Adults
In-Person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Are you running out of time this season but still need to wrap your children's holiday gifts? Sign up for an appointment and let our teens wrap your holiday gifts. Limit of 8 gifts per family.

That's a Wrap!

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Family, Adults
In-Person
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Are you running out of time this season but still need to wrap your children's holiday gifts? Sign up for an appointment and let our teens wrap your holiday gifts. Limit of 8 gifts per family.

That's a Wrap!

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Family, Adults
In-Person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Are you running out of time this season but still need to wrap your children's holiday gifts? Sign up for an appointment and let our teens wrap your holiday gifts. Limit of 8 gifts per family.

STEAM Club: Circuit Science

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children
In-Person, STEAM
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Experiment with circuits by designing a festive holiday card that actually lights up in this holiday edition of our STEAM Club series!

That's a Wrap!

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Family, Adults
In-Person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Are you running out of time this season but still need to wrap your children's holiday gifts? Sign up for an appointment and let our teens wrap your holiday gifts. Limit of 8 gifts per family.

That's a Wrap!

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Family, Adults
In-Person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Are you running out of time this season but still need to wrap your children's holiday gifts? Sign up for an appointment and let our teens wrap your holiday gifts. Limit of 8 gifts per family.