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Community Legal Help Project

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Counseling Room at Riverhead Free Library
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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Counseling Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Free limited virtual legal advice on family, divorce and criminal law.  Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome.  

To make an appointment, please call (631) 822-3272.  

 

The ruins

The Ruins by Steve Wick Book Discussion

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of The Ruins, a compelling historical crime thriller with deep ties to Long Island's past.  Don't miss this chance to share your thoughts and connect with fellow readers before the author's visit in June.  

Hurwitz

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

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Country Line Dancing with Country Rhythms

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
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!

Hallock

Shore Walk with Mary Laura Lamont

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Nature & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Long Island Sound Beach Walk at Hallock State Park Preserve. Led by MaryLaura Lamont, Park Naturalist.

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Meet the Author Robert Banfelder

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join author Robert Banfelder as he discusses his new book The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case ~ Does Rex Heuermann Reign King of Murder and Mayhem?  Books will be available for purchase and signing.

FamilySearch

Introduction to FamilySearch Genealogy

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stage Room at Riverhead Free Library
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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Stage Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

FamilySearch Centers (FSC) on Long Island and FamilySearch.org are wonderful genealogical research resources in our area.

Canva

Canva Basics

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, In-Person, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.  

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Moving Zen: Karate for Aging Adults

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Sensei Chris for an introduction to Karate in this 6-part class. Learn how to use martial arts to improve health and peace of mind. Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. 

LI Cares

Stretching Food Dollars with Long Island Cares

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as LI Cares presents how to stretch food dollars and gives a recipe demonstration of Chili Tomato Macaroni with samples for participants.  

All participants will receive a kitchen related gift.  

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Shakespeare Yourself

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

In honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, create an Elizabethan self-portrait. Bring in a photo of your face for the final touch!
 

Shakespeare Yourself

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

In honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, create an Elizabethan self-portrait. Bring in a photo of your face for the final touch!
 

Jump Into Spring with Bluey! (Grades K-5)

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Crafts, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ring in spring with an evening full of fun activities, music, and everything Bluey!

Shakespeare Yourself

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

In honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, create an Elizabethan self-portrait. Bring in a photo of your face for the final touch!
 

Shakespeare Yourself

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

In honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, create an Elizabethan self-portrait. Bring in a photo of your face for the final touch!
 

Bob Ross Paint Party

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to paint as we follow along with one of Bob Ross’ tutorials from The Joy of Painting.

Slime Time: Unicorn Slime (Grades K-5)

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

Create magical, iridescent slime with us in the latest edition of our Slime Time series! 

STEAM Club: Patterns in Motion (K-5)

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

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will discover the science behind kaleidoscopes!

Create Your Own Comic (Grades 4-12)

All Day 5/1 - 5/8
Teen
Crafts, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Loft and celebrate Free Comic Book Day (Sat., May 3) by creating your own comic using cut out characters, object, and speech bubbles on a construction paper background. 

Creation Station: Farmyard Friends (Ages 2-5)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

Moo-ve on over and drop-in for a variety of farm animal themed crafts! Be sure to dress for a mess! No registration required.

Paper Flowers-Peonies

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Crafts, In-Person
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Casey Cunningham will teach you how to make these beautiful peonies to give away or keep for yourself.  

Mother's Day Flower Photo Holders

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children
Crafts, In-Person
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate a wooden tulip photo holder for a one of a kind Mother's Day gift as special as your mom!

Mirror Painting (Grades 6-12)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and paint your own unique artwork on a round mirror.

Galaxy Light Up Jars

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children
Crafts, In-Person
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's celebrate Star Wars Day by decorating a galaxy themed mason jar that lights up!

Light Up Mother's Day Cards

11:30am - 12:15pm
Children
Crafts, In-Person
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's show our moms just how much we love them by decorating a beautiful Mother's Day card that lights up!

Mighty Makers: DIY Kite Crafting (Grades K-5)

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children
Crafts, In-Person
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own colorful kite that is ready to soar the skies!

Bridge Builder Challenge (Grades 6-12)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Crafts, In-Person
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
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.

Spring Earrings with Lisa

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Crafts, In-Person
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make these beautiful earrings just in time for Spring. 

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

All Day 5/19 - 5/24
Teen
Crafts, In-Person
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.

ABC Adventures (2.5-5 Years)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
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.

Hand Sewn Fabric Bookmarks (Grades 6-12)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Crafts, In-Person
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Say goodbye to dog-eared pages! Learn simple sewing techniques to create a fabric corner bookmark.

Marvelous Moostachiod Mania (Ages 3-5)

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
Crafts, In-Person, Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mr. Tom for a hair-raising story and craft!

Light Up Father's Day Cards (Grades K-5)

11:30am - 12:15pm
Children
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate an awesome light-up card that will brighten up your dad's special day!

Patriotic Garlands (Grades 1-5)

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

Create two patriotic garlands using different colored wooden beads, tassels, and wooden shapes.