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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Beaded Hair Clips

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

For Grades 6-12.

 

Make a unique hair accessory out of a barrette, string, and some beads.

Tiny Tunes (12 Months-3 Years)

10:30am - 11:00am
Family, Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Beaded Hair Clips

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

For Grades 6-12.

 

Make a unique hair accessory out of a barrette, string, and some beads.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover (3-7 Years)

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
In-Person, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Wear your PJs and bring a stuffie (not your favorite that you need to sleep) for a sleepover at the library. After storytime, tuck in the animals and say goodnight.

Soccer Stars: Parent and Me (12-24 Months)

11:00am - 11:30am
Family, Children
Games and Recreation, In-Person, Parent & Child
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Games and Recreation, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join coaches from Super Soccer Stars in this parent-child pre-soccer music, and movement program.

Creation Station: Earth Day Celebration (2-5 Years)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Children
Art, Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Art, Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Event Details:

Drop-in for a variety of upcycled crafts to celebrate Earth Day! No registration required.
 

ABC Adventures (2.5-5 Years)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Children
Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, Parent & Child
Event Details:

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.

Soccer Stars: Parent and Me (12-24 Months)

11:00am - 11:30am
Family, Children
Games and Recreation, In-Person, Parent & Child
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: Games and Recreation, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join coaches from Super Soccer Stars in this parent-child pre-soccer music, and movement program.

Shots for Tots

11:00am - 3:00pm
All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person
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

Sprouts & Friends (Birth-5 Years)

10:30am - 11:15am
Family, Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
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.

Jump Into Spring with Bluey! (Grades K-5)

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Crafts, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ring in spring with an evening full of fun activities, music, and everything Bluey!

Tiny Tunes (12 Months-3 Years)

10:30am - 11:00am
Family, Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Slime Time: Unicorn Slime (Grades K-5)

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children
Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create magical, iridescent slime with us in the latest edition of our Slime Time series! 

STEAM Club: Patterns in Motion (K-5)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children
Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will discover the science behind kaleidoscopes!

Long Island Cares Mobile Food Assistance

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Outreach
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.

Creation Station: Farmyard Friends (Ages 2-5)

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
Event Details:

Moo-ve on over and drop-in for a variety of farm animal themed crafts! Be sure to dress for a mess! No registration required.

Mother's Day Flower Photo Holders

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children
Crafts, In-Person
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Decorate a wooden tulip photo holder for a one of a kind Mother's Day gift as special as your mom!

Sing, Sign, with Me (Birth-5 Years)

11:30am - 12:15pm
Children
In-Person, Language Learning
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn sign language in a meaningful and playful way with Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Signing Time Instructor, Lisamarie Curley.

Galaxy Light Up Jars

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children
Crafts, In-Person
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let's celebrate Star Wars Day by decorating a galaxy themed mason jar that lights up!

Toddlers Tango (12-36 Months)

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
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: 15
Event Details:

Clap your hands, stamp your feet and wiggle to the beat with great songs and musical instruments!
 

Tiny Tunes (12 Months-3 Years)

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

Light Up Mother's Day Cards

11:30am - 12:15pm
Children
Crafts, In-Person
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let's show our moms just how much we love them by decorating a beautiful Mother's Day card that lights up!

Mighty Makers: DIY Kite Crafting (Grades K-5)

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children
Crafts, In-Person
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create your own colorful kite that is ready to soar the skies!

Sensory Playtime (2-5 Years)

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Art, In-Person
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

A toddler-and-me session that blends nature, art, and sensory experiences.