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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.

An old gaming controller.

Retro Gaming Week

All Day 9/16 - 9/21
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Gaming, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Celebrate National Video Game Day with us all week by trying out retro games from the 80s and 90s on our teen computers.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Gaming, In-Person
Event Details:

Celebrate National Video Game Day with us all week by trying out retro games from the 80s and 90s on our teen computers.

Autumn themed craft supplies.

Teen Loft Renovation Decor

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Service, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Help beautify our library! Become a teen volunteer and decorate windows in the teen loft for the fall. Participants will earn 2 hours of community service.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Community Service, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Help beautify our library! Become a teen volunteer and decorate windows in the teen loft for the fall. Participants will earn 2 hours of community service.

A miniature, blank canvas.

Mini Canvas Painting

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Get creative with paint. Come for the vibes and stay for the mini canvas.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Get creative with paint. Come for the vibes and stay for the mini canvas.

The Jackbox Games logo.

Jackbox Party Games

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Gaming, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Trivia, rap battles, whacky strategy games: you name it, we got it! Join us in the loft for some Jackbox games!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Gaming, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Trivia, rap battles, whacky strategy games: you name it, we got it! Join us in the loft for some Jackbox games!

Freedom to Read Posters

All Day 9/23 - 9/28
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in and celebrate our Freedom to Read! Create posters that we can hang in the Teen Loft.  Participants will earn up to 1 hour of community service per poster.

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

Drop-in and celebrate our Freedom to Read! Create posters that we can hang in the Teen Loft.  Participants will earn up to 1 hour of community service per poster.

Bats made from construction paper.

Halloween String Wreaths

All Day 9/23 - 10/5
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Decorate a cute wreath with a variety of Halloween ribbon for the Halloween season to hang in your room or locker

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

Decorate a cute wreath with a variety of Halloween ribbon for the Halloween season to hang in your room or locker

A table with a variety of craft supplies.

Dream Big Vision Boards

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Let's get creative and kick-start the school year with a blast at our Back-to-School Vision Board Party! Get ready to turn your goals, wildest dreams and coolest ideas into reality...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let's get creative and kick-start the school year with a blast at our Back-to-School Vision Board Party! Get ready to turn your goals, wildest dreams and coolest ideas into reality—all on one awesome vision board!

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...

Open
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 variety of board game supplies, such as a chess board, cards, dice, and dominos.

Tabletop Thursdays

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in with your friends for some live action role playing tabletop games.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Recreation, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in with your friends for some live action role playing tabletop games.

The FIFA logo.

FIFA Tournament

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Gaming, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Compete with your friends to win a Roblox gift card!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Gaming, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Compete with your friends to win a Roblox gift card!

Postcards for Veterans

All Day 10/1 - 10/29
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in to receive a community service kit. Each kit will contain 10 postcards for you to write some kind words to our veterans. For every 10 postcards you complete you will receiv...

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in to receive a community service kit. Each kit will contain 10 postcards for you to write some kind words to our veterans. For every 10 postcards you complete you will receive up to 1 hour of community service.

A pumpkin with a face carved into it.

Pumpkin Decorating

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come glam up a pumpkin or two and help make our teen loft look spooky (or kooky)!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Come glam up a pumpkin or two and help make our teen loft look spooky (or kooky)!

Mario Kart 8 logo.

Mario Kart 8 Tournament

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Gaming, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

On your mark, get set, go! Join us for this Mario Kart tournament. Winner will win a gift card.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Gaming, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

On your mark, get set, go! Join us for this Mario Kart tournament. Winner will win a gift card.

A ghost made from white rope.

Spooky Rope Ghosts

All Day 10/7 - 10/12
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Decorate your door with a ghost craft made of recycled materials. Spooky and sustainable!

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

Decorate your door with a ghost craft made of recycled materials. Spooky and sustainable!

Green boba tea.

Spooktacular Boba Tea Party

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Cooking, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for our Halloween Boba Tea Party! Teens are invited to brew up some fun with us as we create deliciously spooky purple and green boba tea. Whether you're a seasoned boba fa...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Cooking, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for our Halloween Boba Tea Party! Teens are invited to brew up some fun with us as we create deliciously spooky purple and green boba tea. Whether you're a seasoned boba fan or a first-time sipper, this event promises to be fun!

A variety of board game supplies, such as a chess board, cards, dice, and dominos.

Tabletop Thursdays

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in with your friends for some live action role playing tabletop games.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Recreation, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in with your friends for some live action role playing tabletop games.

A crystal tied to the end of a cord to create a necklace.

DIY Crystal Necklaces

All Day 10/15 - 10/20
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Create your own crystal necklace.

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

Create your own crystal necklace.

Mittens in a variety of colors and patterns.

The Great Give Back: Blizzard Bags

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Sort the donations and create care packages for those in need at Maureen’s Haven. Earn 15 minutes extra of community service for every 4 items donated (maximum of 8 items for an ex...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Sort the donations and create care packages for those in need at Maureen’s Haven.

A plain tote bag.

The Great Give Back: Trick or Treat Tote Bags

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Art, Community Service, Crafts
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Everyone deserves a special bag to go trick-or-treating with! Help us decorate tote bags to donate to children in need. Participants will earn up to 1.5 hours of community service....

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Community Service, Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Everyone deserves a special bag to go trick-or-treating with! Help us decorate tote bags to donate to children in need. Participants will earn up to 1.5 hours of community service.

Cake pops decorated to look like spiders.

Spider Cake Pops

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Cooking, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join Fanny Cakes to create these spooky crawly cake pops.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Cooking, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join Fanny Cakes to create these spooky crawly cake pops.

A cat playing with a stuffed animal toy.

The Great Give Back: DIY Cat Toys

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, Crafts, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Create cat toys for our furry friends at a local animal shelter Participants will earn 1 hour of community service.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service, Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create cat toys for our furry friends at a local animal shelter Participants will earn 1 hour of community service.

A person giving a red heart to another person.

Great Give Back Helpers

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Loft at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Community Service, In-Person
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Help us sort, bag, and count the new/gently used coats donated by the community. Coats will be bagged and delivered to give to those in need at Blanca’s House.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Service, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Help us sort, bag, and count the new/gently used coats donated by the community. Coats will be bagged and delivered to give to those in need at Blanca’s House.