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Smokey Bear Reading Challenge

All Day 9/1 - 10/31
Children
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.

Hallow-Read Reading Challenge

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Children
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.

Pink and Teal By the Bay

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Adults, Seniors
Grab & Go, Health & Wellness, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grab & Go
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Grab & Go, Health & Wellness, Outreach
Event Details:

Pink By the Bay-Shines a Light on Teal

Sponsored by Northwell Health/Peconic Bay Medical Center

Riverhead Cemetery Walk (Rain Date)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
History & Genealogy, In-Person
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy, In-Person
Event Details:

Take a walk through the Riverhead Cemetery with Long Island gravesite historian, Robert Von Bernewitz.  Visit graves of local citizens who played a role in making Riverhead the town it is today.   Rain Date: Wednesday, October 30.

Mah Jongg Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
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.

3D Haunted House Drop-in Craft

10/30/2024 @ 4:00pm - 10/31/2024 @ 8:00pm
Family, Children
Crafts, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

Stop by and create a 3D Haunted House while supplies last.

Citizenship Test Study Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person
Event Details:

Dr. Regina Robin provides drop-in assistance to individuals preparing to take the US citizenship test. 

Please call or stop by the Reference Desk if you would like to meet with Regina. (631)727-3228 ext. 301

Virtual Body Sculpting with Claire

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Open
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.

Trick or Treat Cupcakes

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Cooking, In-Person
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking, In-Person
Event Details:

For ages 2.5-5 years. Join Rob Scott for some trick-or-treating cupcake fun.

Stamp Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Clubs, In-Person
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.

Virtual Meditation with Susan

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Open
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:

Susan will lead us on a guided meditation to help you find balance and inner peace.

Read Grateful Reading Challenge

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Children
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

This November, practice an attitude of gratitude! Log your reading to earn badges throughout the challenge. Log 300 minutes and earn a limited edition brag tag (while supplies last).

Virtual Zumba Gold with Irina

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness, 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.

Conversational German

10:00am - 11:15am
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: 28
Event Details:

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

Hubbard County Park Guided Walking Tour

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Nature & Environment
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Nature & Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come join us for an Autumn hike into beautiful Hubbard County Park. We'll be led by Naturalist, photographer and author of the book Hiking Long Island, Lee McAllister.

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.

Teen Loft Afternoons: Cards Against Humanity

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Games and Recreation, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Recreation, In-Person
Event Details:

Come join the Teen staff each Friday afternoon in a safe, teen only space just for you! Participate in the week's highlighted activity or just come hangout, game, and craft.

Riverhead Town Anti-Litter Clean Up

9:00am - 11:00am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Event Details:

Help Create a Cleaner and More Beautiful Riverhead Town!

SAVE THE DATE Volunteers Needed!!!
Saturday, November 2nd 2024

Volunteers will check in at the Riverhead Town Hall at 9 am

Curso de Manejo Defensivo (Defensive Driving Course taught in Spanish)

9:30am - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Driving, In-Person
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Driving, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Completando este curso puede ahorrar hasta un 10 % en su seguro y reducir hasta 4 puntos de su historial de manejo. Este es un curso de 1 día, 6 horas con un receso de 30 minutos incluido.

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.

Artist Reception / Ken Jackson EEAC (Student Art Show)

1:00pm - 4:45pm
All Ages
Art
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Writer's Cove
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

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Fall String Wreaths

All Day 11/4 - 11/10
Teen
Art, Crafts, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Teen Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person
Event Details:

For Grades 4-12

Decorative a cute wreath with a variety of Fall ribbon for the reason to hang in your room or locker.

Island Harvest Food Distribution

9:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Island Harvest Food Distribution for Seniors (60 & Older) and Veterans (Provided by Operation Hope) will be distributing to Veterans and the Mobile Food Pantry will be open to all community members. 

Mat Pilates with Leisa

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
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.