About Outreach Services
The stated mission of Riverhead Free Library is to "provide the diverse community it serves with access to ideas, information, and a variety of educational, cultural, recreational, and intellectual resources. The Library will do so in an inviting, accessible, and eco-conscious manner."
In keeping with our mission, Outreach Services at Riverhead Free Library aims to ensure that library programs and spaces are truly inclusive for all our patrons, especially our underserved populations. By promoting our library services both on and off-site, our goals are to inform, enrich, preserve and promote community engagement, both independently and collaboratively through partnerships with other community agencies.
Upcoming Outreach Events
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.
Long Island Cares Mobile Food Assistance
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.
SCORE Free Individualized Business Counseling
Available for in-person or virtual counseling sessions.
Meet with a certified Workforce Development Specialist in our Career Center who will assist you with your job search, interviewing skills and resume preparation.
Join the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association for their monthly meeting.
This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow community members and discuss important town issues, hear updates, and learn about upcoming events.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: Volunteer Expo
Discover many ways to honor Dr. King through service to the community. Meet with local non-profits and choose volunteer opportunities such as helping with animals, assisting at events, working in gardens or food banks and so much more.
Books By Mail
A service that provides a convenient way for homebound RFL cardholders to obtain and return library large print and audio materials by mail.
Talking Books
Suffolk County residents who have difficulty reading standard print materials are eligible for free talking books and braille books through the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, provided regionally through NYPL’s Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library.
Our Community Partners
Family Service League
The Family Center at RFL provides clients with free counseling, information and referral services, resources for mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness and other life issues. To make an appointment with our social worker please call 631-727-3228 or email maria.garcia@riverheadlibrary.org
Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island has certified bi-lingual Healthcare Navigators to help assist in applying for a Qualified Health Plan and SNAP counseling.
HIICAP
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.
Island Harvest
Visit Library once a month to distribute food to Seniors(60 & Older) and Veterans in the Library parking lot.
Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project
Provides Peer to Peer support to veterans facing the challenges of PTSD and TBI.
Literacy Suffolk
Provide one-on-one and group instruction to improve thpatrons abilities to speak, read and write.
Long Island Cares
Visit Library once a month to provide emergency food, fresh produce and frozen meat for community members in need.
Peconic Bay Medical Center
PBMC features medical professionals who provide expert information about health issues and health care available for the Riverhead Community.
SCORE
Meets with patrons for mentoring and advice for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Stony Brook Healthy Libraries Program
Free blood pressure screenings and health related questions answered on a varity of topics through the Healthy Libraries Program.
Suffolk County Department of Health
SCDH provides the Shots for Tots clinic, health workshops and programs such as Tai Chi and Smoking Cessation and others.
Suffolk County Department of Labor
Meets with patrons once a month to assist with a job search, resume' review, readiness programs, Job Fairs and more.
Suffolk County Office for the Aging
A representative from Suffolk County Office for the Aging will discuss different benefits and programs available to seniors. The advocate can assist in determining program eligibility, filling out various applications/forms and connect seniors with the appropriate services.