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Back to School Reading Challenge

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
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 c...

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.

Logo for Smokey Bear's 80th birthday.

Smokey Bear Reading Challenge

All Day 9/1 - 10/31
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
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 ba...

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
Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, In-Person
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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

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
Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, In-Person
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
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 glov...

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.

A pink, glowing jar with a label that says "Dream Jar".

BFG Dream Jars

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate Roald Dahl Day with us by making your very own dream jar!

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Celebrate Roald Dahl Day with us by making your very own dream jar!

Sign language spelling for "S.T.E.M."

Sign and STEM: Self Care Edition

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us as we learn all about Self Care! We will move our bodies through songs and activities including Sign Language!

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning, Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us as we learn all about Self Care! We will move our bodies through songs and activities including Sign Language!

A toddler aged girl surrounded by a variety of colorful musical instruments.

Toddler Music

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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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!

Baking ingredients on a table, next to a rice krispy treat.

Rice Krispie Treat Art

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Cooking, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Who says you can’t play with your food? Make a delicious masterpiece with us as we “paint” rice krispie treats!

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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:

Who says you can’t play with your food? Make a delicious masterpiece with us as we “paint” rice krispie treats!

SB Dental School: Teeth Time

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Showcase Lobby at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Children, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by anytime to meet the Pediatric Dental Residents and General Practice Residents from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine! These dedicated professionals provide care at ...

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!

SB Dental School: Teeth Time

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Showcase Lobby at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Children, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by anytime to meet the Pediatric Dental Residents and General Practice Residents from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine! These dedicated professionals provide care at ...

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!

A unicorn squishy toy.

DIY Squishies

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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.

A rainbow xylophone near tiny converse sneakers and a sheet of music.

Tiny Tunes

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Listen to some songs and meet new friends!  This short and sweet program is for the littles who love to have fun with some new friends! Great for your wonderous wigglers! J...

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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: 1
Event Details:

Listen to some songs and meet new friends! 

Sign language spelling for "S.T.E.M."

Sign and STEM: Solar System Edition

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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

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

A variety of colorful pieces of LEGOs.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Children
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.

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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.

A person writing on a tablet.

How to Start the College Process

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, Virtual
Age Group:
Family, Teen, Adults
Event Details:

This workshop is virtual and participants will be emailed the Zoom link prior to the program.   Are you feeling overwhelmed or having trouble finding the perfect college...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Family, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Business & Career, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

This workshop is virtual and participants will be emailed the Zoom link prior to the program.

 

A toddler aged girl surrounded by a variety of colorful musical instruments.

Toddler Music

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

Two kids doing a science experiment.

STEAM Club: Autumn Science

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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!

A grocery store.

SNAP Counseling

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Showcase Lobby at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Many families can use SNAP to assist in stretching their food budget, but are unaware that they qualify.  To schedule an appointment to see if you qualify for SNAP, call or em...

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

Many families can use SNAP to assist in stretching their food budget, but are unaware that they qualify.  To schedule an appointment to see if you qualify for SNAP, call or email your Nutrition Outreach and Education Program Coordinator, Mari

A mother holding her child on her shoulders.

Sprouts & Friends

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Children
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 w...

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.

Two kids doing a science experiment.

Steam Club Jr.

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
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...

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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!

A father holding and dancing with his toddler daughter.

Dance With Me

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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!

A spooky mansion next to a graveyard.

Hallow-Read Reading Challenge

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
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 ...

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.

Long Island Cares, Inc. Logo

Long Island Cares Mobile Food Assistance

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you in need of emergency food? The Riverhead Free Library is partnering with Long Island Cares to make sure all community members in need are well- nourished. Long Island Cares...

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Are you in need of emergency food? The Riverhead Free Library is partnering with Long Island Cares to make sure all community members in need are well- nourished.

A father and a child reading a book while communicating in sign language with each other.

My First Signs

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning, Playtime
Age Group:
Children
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. Caregivers will be taught the skills ne...

Closed
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: 0
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.