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 "Seniors" group.

Structures of Sound

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Art, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
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. 

 

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

Trues and Brews at Mugs on Main

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion, In-Person
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us each month to discuss a true crime novel. 

March 20  John Wayne Gacy: Defending a Monster by Sam LAmirante & Danny Broderick

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

Conversational German

9:45am - 11:15am
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Language Learning
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Mark Hobson leads us in conversation to sharpen vocabulary and improve fluency.  

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

Virtual Zumba Gold with Irina

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Virtual
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A class to get you moving and grooving. Irina will lead you weekly with up-beat music, and movement that can be done or modified for all levels of fitness. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Creation Station: Earth Day Celebration (2-5 Years)

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

Drop-in for a variety of upcycled crafts to celebrate Earth Day! No registration required.
 

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

Canasta Club

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

Drop in to play Canasta 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.

Social Work Intern

9:30am - 4:30pm
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.

Got Facts?

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Lecture
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Learn how to sort facts from falsehoods, check sources and help stop the spread of disinformation, with veteran local journalist Denise Civiletti of RiverheadLOCAL. 

Presented by the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association. 

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

Career Counseling

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Meet with a certified Workforce Development Specialist who will assist you with your job search, interviewing skills and resume preparation.

Call 631-727-3228 ext. 301 to schedule a 1⁄2 hour in-person appointment.

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

Broadway on a Budget

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

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!
 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

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!
 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

ABC Adventures (2.5-5 Years)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Children
Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, 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.

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 "Teen" group.

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!
 

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.

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

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

Writer's Workshop: The Fiction Factory

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Writing Group
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Writing Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Write a fiction piece at home, then bring your work to meetings to share in a seminar style discussion. 

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: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach