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!

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Intermediate ENGLISH Classes /clases de ingles intermedio

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:45pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is designed for learners who can understand basic phrases, express simple needs, and have somegrammar knowledge but seek more fluency. Focus on building vocabulary, impr...

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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

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Writer's Cove at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Write a fiction piece at home, then bring your work to meetings to share in a seminar style discussion. Workshop discussions will reflect on essential literary devices such as...

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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

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Shinnecock Kelp Farmers

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Gardening, Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The sugar kelp collected by traditional methods from Shinnecock Bay by the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers is indeed a sweet harvest. It removes toxic levels of carbon and nitrogen from th...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gardening, Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The sugar kelp collected by traditional methods from Shinnecock Bay by the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers is indeed a sweet harvest.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Shots for Tots

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In addition to childhood vaccinations, The Suffolk County Department of Health will offer COVID vaccinations for all approved ages. This is for VFC/VFA eligible patients only....

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

In addition to childhood vaccinations, The Suffolk County Department of Health will offer COVID vaccinations for all approved ages. This is for VFC/VFA eligible patients only. For more details, call the Suffolk County Immuniz

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

Mah Jongg Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in to play Mah Jongg with your neighbors. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop in to play Mah Jongg 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.

Community Legal Help Project

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

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.  

 

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

The Ruins by Steve Wick Book Discussion

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

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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.  

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

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A workout class on Tuesdays and Thursdays which will leave you feeling energized. Suitable for all levels of a range of motion. You will be registered for the series when you regis...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A workout class on Tuesdays and Thursdays which will leave you feeling energized. Suitable for all levels of a range of motion. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

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

HIICAP Free Medicare Counseling

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Perkins Long Island History Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A trained, NYS-certified HIICAP counselor can assist Medicare-eligible persons with information about how the system works, enrollment, benefits and other available health insuranc...

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Perkins Long Island History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A trained, NYS-certified HIICAP counselor can assist Medicare-eligible persons with information about how the system works, enrollment, benefits and other available health insurance options.  HIICAP counselors are not affiliated with any

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

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grand Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a moving meditation and the health benefits include increased flexibility, muscle strength and balance.

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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

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:45pm
Craft Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is designed for learners who can understand basic phrases, express simple needs, and have somegrammar knowledge but seek more fluency. Focus on building vocabulary, impr...

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.

Hallockville Old Time Jam

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

All are welcome to join in, or just listen, to this acoustic jam. Fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, spoons, washboards, etc., are all used to play Appalachian Mountain and Tradi...

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

All are welcome to join in, or just listen, to this acoustic jam. Fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, spoons, washboards, etc., are all used to play Appalachian Mountain and Traditional Music from 1600's to 1900's.

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

Stamp Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Perkins Long Island History Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in to meet with neighbors who share your interest in philately. All are welcome.

Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Perkins Long Island History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop in to meet with neighbors who share your interest in philately. All are welcome.

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

Literacy Suffolk with Linda Broderick

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Open Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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.

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
Program Type:
Author Event, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with u...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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

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

Conversational German

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:15am
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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

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.

Canasta Club

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in to play Canasta with your neighbors. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best.

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

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Counseling Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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.

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.

Career Counseling

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Literacy Suffolk /Tutoring Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 ...

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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: 4
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.

Country Line Dancing with Country Rhythms

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

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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!

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

Poetry Street: The Room Without a Roof Where Every Voice is Heard

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
In-Person, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Community open mic for poetry and spoken word. Take the mic to share your poem, or a poem you love. Listeners are welcome too. Support your local poets.This program is in-person an...

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Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 53
Event Details:

Community open mic for poetry and spoken word. Take the mic to share your poem, or a poem you love. Listeners are welcome too. Support your local poets.

This program is in-person and on Zoom. 

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

Mat Pilates with Leisa

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Leisa Taylor will lead you in an equipment-free pilates class from the comfort of your home. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time. The Zoom li...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Leisa Taylor will lead you in an equipment-free pilates class from the comfort of your home. You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time.

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

Bridge Club

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Browsing Room at Riverhead Free Library
Program Type:
Clubs, In-Person
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join your neighbors for drop-in Bridge games. No registration needed. All levels are welcome.

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.