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Coat Drive

All Day 9/6 - 10/11
All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Community Service, In-Person
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
All Ages, Family, Children, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Community Service, In-Person
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.

Retro Gaming Week

All Day 9/16 - 9/21
Teen
Gaming, In-Person
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.

Social Work Intern

1:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Counseling/ Tutoring 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.

Wednesday Walking Club

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

Get some fresh air and stretch your legs on an approximately 2-3 mile walk. Register to receive the location each week. Some locations may charge a parking fee, for which you will be responsible.

Toddler Music

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: In-Person, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A high energy combination of body movements such as jumping and dancing, parent modeled movements, musical instruments and more!

Suffolk County Department of Labor's Resume and Interview Workshop

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Prepare for our upcoming job fair by learning about effective resume writing tips, how to respond to different types of questions in an interview and the follow up process.

Veterans Resource Table

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Showcase Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

A Veteran peer mentor from the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project will share resources available to Veterans and their families. No registration is required.

Mini Canvas Painting

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Art, Crafts, In-Person
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.

Rice Krispie Treat Art

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children
Cooking, In-Person
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Children's Programming Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Cooking, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Who says you can’t play with your food? Make a delicious masterpiece with us as we “paint” rice krispie treats!

Senior Dinner Social

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
In-Person
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Come out and make new friends. You will be responsible for paying for what you order. Cash is often preferred for tipping and settling the group bill. 

Wednesday, September 18

Confronting Substance Abuse & Narcan Training

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Lecture, Outreach
Cancelled
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Lecture, Outreach
Event Details:

Dr. Brendan Beecher will offer insights into addiction, including recognizing warning signs, approaching the subject, exploring treatments, and acquiring life-saving tools.

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

SB Dental School: Teeth Time

10:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages, Family, Children, Adults
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Showcase Lobby
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Children, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

Stop by anytime to meet the Pediatric Dental Residents and General Practice Residents from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine!

In-Person Chair Yoga with Susan

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness, In-Person
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

A weekly in-person class which will get you moving while also teaching you techniques to help you bring yourself greater inner peace.

You will be registered for the series when you register for the first time. 

SB Dental School: Teeth Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages, Family, Children, Adults
Health & Wellness, In-Person
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Showcase Lobby
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Children, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person
Event Details:

Stop by anytime to meet the Pediatric Dental Residents and General Practice Residents from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine!

DIY Squishies

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

Love stuffed animals and squishy toys? Come in and decorate a small squishy with your very own design.

Trues and Brews at Long Ireland Beer Company

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion, In-Person
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us at the Long Ireland Beer Company each month to discuss a true crime novel. 

Conversational German

9:45am - 11:15am
Adults, Seniors
In-Person, Language Learning
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Browsing Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

Tiny Tunes

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
In-Person, Music & Entertainment, Parent & Child
Closed
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: 0
Event Details:

Listen to some songs and meet new friends! 

Suffolk County Historical Society Museum Tour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
History & Genealogy, In-Person
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History & Genealogy, In-Person
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tour the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum featuring the newly opened exhibit, 
"The Sinking of the Great Ship Lexington."

Career Counseling

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Open
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: 3
Event Details:

Meet with a certified Workforce Development Specialist in our Career Center who will assist you with your job search, interviewing skills and resume preparation.

Canasta Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

Jackbox Party Games

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Gaming, In-Person
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!