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Pet Food Drive

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grab & Go
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

In honor of National Pet Day on April 11th, Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio is hosting a Pet Food Drive at the Riverhead Free Library throughout the month of April.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Long Island Cares Mobile Food Assistance

11:00am - 12:00pm
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:

Long Island Cares will supply prepackaged bags filled with non-perishable food items. No identification is required to pick up your emergency supply of food. This is a walk-up service only. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Island Harvest Food Distribution

9:00am - 11:00am
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)
Available in the Riverhead Free Library Parking Lot, 9:00 am - 11:00 am (While supplies last). 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Holocaust Remembrance Day

6:30pm - 7:30pm
In-Person, Lecture, Outreach
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Lecture, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

To commemorate the millions of lives lost, we will read from the writings of those who witnessed the horrors.

Presented by the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Career Advising

9:00am - 12:00pm
Business & Career, Outreach, Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Outreach, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Available for virtual or phone counseling sessions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

SCORE Free Individualized Business Counseling

10:00am - 1:00pm
Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach, Virtual
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Perkins Long Island History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Available for in-person or virtual counseling sessions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

PBMC Health Talk: Stroke Awareness

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Lecture, Outreach, Virtual
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Stage Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Lecture, Outreach, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Peconic Bay Medical Center professionals will present a lecture about stroke awareness.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Career Counseling

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Career Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

HIICAP Free Insurance Counseling

9:30am - 11:30am
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Perkins Long Island History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

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.  HIICAP counselors are not affiliated with

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Veterans Resource Table

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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 to Veterans and their families. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Career Counseling

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Career Center
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Using Them Up: How the World Makes Leftovers Taste Like New

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cooking, Lecture, Outreach
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking, Lecture, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

With attention focused on composting and food waste in the East of End Long Island these days, it's a great time to talk about the best food waste using strategy of all time: Repurposing Leftovers!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Peconic River Clean Up

8:00am - 12:00pm
Community Service, In-Person, Nature & Environment, Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Service, In-Person, Nature & Environment, Outreach
Event Details:

For National River Cleanup Day 2024, join the Riverhead Rotary Club and other community organizations to help keep the Peconic River litter free.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Unclaimed Funds. It's Your Money. Get it Back.

1:00pm - 2:00pm
In-Person, Lecture, Outreach
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Stage Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: In-Person, Lecture, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Does New York State have money in your name? New York has billions of dollars in lost money. Each day they return about a million dollars to those who file claims.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

SNAP Counseling

10:00am - 2:00pm
In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

Many families can use SNAP to assist in stretching their food budget, but are unaware that they qualify. To schedule an appointment, call or email Maria Carvajal at (631) 579-7051 or mcarvajal@hwcli.com.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Island Harvest Food Distribution

9:00am - 11:00am
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)
Available in the Riverhead Free Library Parking Lot, 9:00 am - 11:00 am (While supplies last). 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Career Advising

9:00am - 12:00pm
Business & Career, Outreach, Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, Outreach, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Available for virtual or phone counseling sessions.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Long Island Cares Mobile Food Assistance

11:00am - 12:00pm
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:

Long Island Cares will supply prepackaged bags filled with non-perishable food items. No identification is required to pick up your emergency supply of food. This is a walk-up service only. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Community Blood Drive

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Service, Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Grand Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Service, Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Event Details:

The New York Blood Center will be conducting a Community Blood Drive at the Riverhead Free Library.  You can schedule an appointment time by visiting the New York Blood Center website or by following the link to the 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

HIICAP Free Insurance Counseling

9:30am - 12:00pm
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Perkins Long Island History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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.  HIICAP counselors are not affiliated with

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

SCORE Free Individualized Business Counseling

10:00am - 1:00pm
Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach, Virtual
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Perkins Long Island History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Available for in-person or virtual counseling sessions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Career Counseling

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Career Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Career, In-Person, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pride without Prejudice

2:00pm - 3:00pm
In-Person, Outreach
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: In-Person, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Get ready for the Greenport Pride Parade (6/22/24) with rainbow crafts and spirited conversation.  (Pre-registration requested, but not required.) Presented by the Heart of Riverhead Civic Association.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Dining with Diabetes

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Health & Wellness, In-Person, Lecture, Outreach
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverhead Free Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, In-Person, Lecture, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Being diagnosed with Diabetes or Prediabetes does not mean that your meals must be boring.