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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Lego Club (Grades K-5)

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in and build your own creations or build as a family!

Zumbini (Birth-4 years)

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

Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill and emotional development for young children.
 

Sketch-n-Stretch (Grades 1-5)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Art, Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Sketch-n-Stretch Yoga combines art and yoga. Children will begin with the yoga lesson to relax and focus, then paint a masterpiece on a canvas for their art lesson.

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!

ABC Adventures (2.5-5 Years)

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

STEAM Club: Outer Space (Grades K-5)

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

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will be delving into the final frontier as we design and test our own space laders! Patrons should only register for either Monday or Wednesday.

Zumbini (Birth-4 years)

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

Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill and emotional development for young children.
 

STEAM Club: Outer Space (Grades K-5)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Clubs, In-Person, STEAM
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Clubs, In-Person, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

In this edition of our STEAM Club series, we will be delving into the final frontier as we design and test our own space laders! Patrons should only register for either Monday or Wednesday.

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!
 

Kidnastics (1-3 Years)

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Kidnastics for a morning of musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables and more. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.
 

Shots for Tots

10:30am - 2:30pm
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 Immunization

Zumbini (Birth-4 years)

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

Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine/gross motor skill and emotional development for young children.
 

Marvelous Moostachiod Mania (Ages 3-5)

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
Crafts, In-Person, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, In-Person, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Mr. Tom for a hair-raising story and craft!

Kidnastics (1-3 Years)

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Kidnastics for a morning of musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables and more. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.
 

Construction Zone (2-5 Years)

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

Let your imagination run wild, and build with all types of blocks.

Sweet Adventures Await- Summer Reading Challenge

All Day 6/2 - 8/9
Family, Children
In-Person, Reading Club
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Family, Children
Program Type: In-Person, Reading Club
Event Details:

This summer, embark on a deliciously fun reading adventure with our Candyland Summer Reading Challenge! Dive into magical tales, thrilling mysteries, and exciting new worlds while earning sweet rewards along the way.

Construction Zone (2-5 Years)

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

Let your imagination run wild, and build with all types of blocks.

Construction Zone (2-5 Years)

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children
In-Person, Playtime
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Playtime
Event Details:

Let your imagination run wild, and build with all types of blocks.

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.

Light Up Father's Day Cards (Grades K-5)

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

Decorate an awesome light-up card that will brighten up your dad's special day!

Kidnastics (1-3 Years)

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Parent & Child
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Kidnastics for a morning of musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables and more. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.

Patriotic Garlands (Grades 1-5)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 two patriotic garlands using different colored wooden beads, tassels, and wooden shapes.

Dance With Me (12-36 Months)

10:30am - 11:15am
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: 12
Event Details:

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

Lego Club (Grades K-5)

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children
Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Clubs, Games and Recreation, In-Person
Event Details:

Drop-in and build your own creations or build as a family!