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Back to School Reading Challenge

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Children
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For Grades K-5. It’s back to school time! Start the school year right by setting goals, getting organized, and, of course, reading! Log your reading to earn badges throughout the challenge.

Smokey Bear Reading Challenge

All Day 9/1 - 10/31
Children
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment! Read 3 books on wildfire prevention or the environment and earn 4 activity badges to complete the challenge.

Coat Drive

All Day 9/6 - 10/11
All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Community Service, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Service, In-Person
Event Details:

We will be collecting gently used coats for children and adults in need.

Help Us, Help Them Collection

All Day 9/6 - 10/11
All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Community Service, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Service, In-Person
Event Details:

We are collecting new travel size hygiene products, easy open (pop-top cans only) non-perishable food items (tuna packets, pop top soup cans, granola bars, etc.) and socks and gloves for adults in need.

SB Dental School: Teeth Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages, Family, Children, Adults
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Showcase Lobby
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Children, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

Stop by anytime to meet the Pediatric Dental Residents and General Practice Residents from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine!

DIY Squishies

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Love stuffed animals and squishy toys? Come in and decorate a small squishy with your very own design.

Tiny Tunes

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Closed
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: 0
Event Details:

Listen to some songs and meet new friends! 

Sign and STEM: Solar System Edition

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
In-Person, Language Learning, STEAM
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about the Solar System! We will move our bodies through songs and activities including Sign Language!

LEGO Club

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Drop-in and build your own creations or build as a family! At the end, we will display your creations in the Children’s Room.

Toddler Music

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

A high energy combination of body movements such as jumping and dancing, parent modeled movements, musical instruments and more!

STEAM Club: Autumn Science

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children
In-Person, STEAM
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create your own falltastic sensory jar in this Autumn edition of our STEAM Club series!

Sprouts & Friends

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
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.

Steam Club Jr.

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children
Clubs, In-Person, STEAM
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Stem Club Jr. makes learning STEAM concepts engaging and exciting while focusing on curiosity and creativity. Join us and watch your child’s love for discovery grow with our unique and explorative activities!

Dance With Me

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

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

Hallow-Read Reading Challenge

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Children
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For Grades K-5. Spooky season is upon us! Halloween is a holiday full of merrymaking, magic, and mischief. Get ready to monster mash, have ghoulish fun, or curl up with a chilling book.

My First Signs

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
In-Person, Language Learning, Playtime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning, Playtime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

A trained instructor will teach and model true ASL vocabulary for caregivers and their child that will be reinforced through music and play.

Parent-Toddler Workshop

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
In-Person, Parent & Child, Parenting, Playtime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Parent & Child, Parenting, Playtime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Children can play with their parents and interact with other children, while parents have an opportunity to learn about the library, community resources and parenting information. Due to the nature of this program we do NOT allow siblings.

Not So Spooky Diamond Art

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children
Art, In-Person, STEAM
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create, Inspire, and Tinker with fun and exciting STEAM activities! This week join us for a not so spooky diamond art session!

Toddlers Tango

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Tiny Movers

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

For ages 18 months-4 years.  Enjoy the benefits of stretching, dancing, and movement with your little one. This class will include breathing techniques and movements that can be modified for any level.

My First Signs

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
In-Person, Language Learning, Playtime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning, Playtime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

A trained instructor will teach and model true ASL vocabulary for caregivers and their child that will be reinforced through music and play.

Parent-Toddler Workshop

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
In-Person, Parent & Child, Parenting, Playtime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Parent & Child, Parenting, Playtime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Children can play with their parents and interact with other children, while parents have an opportunity to learn about the library, community resources and parenting information. Due to the nature of this program we do NOT allow siblings.

Toddlers Tango

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Monster Face Cookies

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Cooking, In-Person
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Fanny Cakes and create these sweet but scary cookies.