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!

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Recycling Challenge

All Day 3/1 - 4/30
Teen
Community Service, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service, In-Person
Event Details:

Bring bottles and cans to any local bottle drop in March and April, save your receipts, and show them to a librarian to earn community service hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Radio Central Walk with Lee McCallister

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Nature & Environment
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Nature & Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Come join us for a hike into the Rocky Point Pine Barrens to visit the historic site of Radio Central where the first wireless transatlantic message was sent in 1921.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Bridge Club

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Clubs, In-Person
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tai Chi with Denise

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chess Club

5:45pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Clubs, In-Person
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover (3-7 Years)

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
In-Person, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Wear your PJs and bring a stuffie (not your favorite that you need to sleep) for a sleepover at the library. After storytime, tuck in the animals and say goodnight.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Volunteers

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Community Service, In-Person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Assist Ms. Chris with storytime and taking pictures of the stuffed animals and their night time shenanigans! Participants will earn 1 hour of community service.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Intermediate German

9:45am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Language Learning
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Brush up on German vocabulary and grammar skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Social Work Intern

1:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a moving meditation and the health benefits include increased flexibility, muscle strength and balance.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

VITA Drop-In Tax Assistance

2:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Tax Assistance
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Tax Assistance
Event Details:

Drop-in tax assistance provided by VITA tax preparers.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles intermedio

4:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
In-Person, Language Learning
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Stage 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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Literacy Suffolk with Linda Broderick

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Open Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Soccer Stars: Parent and Me (12-24 Months)

11:00am - 11:30am
Family, Children
Games and Recreation, In-Person, Parent & Child
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Games and Recreation, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join coaches from Super Soccer Stars in this parent-child pre-soccer music, and movement program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mah Jongg Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop in to play Mah Jongg with your neighbors. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Veteran's Resource Table

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Showcase Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

A Veteran peer mentor from the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project will share resources to Veterans and their families. No registration is required.

Ask the Expert: How to Save on Energy Costs

4:00pm - 7:30pm
In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Showcase Lobby
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

    Meet with representatives of the Long Island Clean Energy Hub—a team of trusted, knowledgeable, community-based organizations from Long Island offering free educational assistance and outreach to homeowners, renters, not-for-profits,

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Dinner Social

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come out and make new friends. You will be responsible for paying for what you order. Cash is often preferred for tipping and settling the group bill. 

Maple Tree BBQ

820 W Main St

Riverhead, NY 11901

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Heart of Riverhead Civic Association

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Join the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association for their monthly meeting.

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and discuss important town issues, hear updates, and learn about upcoming events.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

In-Person Chair Yoga with Susan

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness, In-Person
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

HIICAP Free Medicare Counseling

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Closed
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: 0
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a moving meditation and the health benefits include increased flexibility, muscle strength and balance.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Vintage Vignettes: Historical Fiction Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion, In-Person, Virtual
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Vintage Vignettes meets each month to to discuss historical fiction novels. 

March 20, 2025  Maria by Michelle Moran

April 17, 2025  Jackie: A Novel by Dawn Tripp

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles intermedio

4:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
In-Person, Language Learning
Closed
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