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

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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
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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
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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
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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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Color Our World Along the Yellow Brick Road Summer Reading Kickoff

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Art, Crafts, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art, Crafts, Games and Recreation, In-Person
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Join us in the Adult Reference Department and have some fun at our Art Station where you can try out new techniques or use various materials to make your own creation.

DIY Jellyfish Light (Grades 6-12)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Crafts, In-Person
Upcoming
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Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
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Illuminate your space with a hanging jellyfish light made from pipe cleaners, ribbons and LED lights.

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
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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.

Creation Station: Summer Sunshine

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
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Drop-in for a variety of beach themed crafts to kick off the first day of summer! Be sure to dress for a mess! No registration required.