Baseball with the FDR Library at Riverhead Free Library

Join the Riverhead Free Library for an engaging session titled ‘Baseball with the FDR Library’ on Oct. 22, 2025. The event, scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m., will delve into the intriguing relationship between various U.S. presidents and the nation’s favorite pastime – baseball. The highlight of the event is a discussion about a letter that FDR received from baseball commissioner Judge Kenesaw in the wake of the Pearl Harbor attack. The letter questioned the appropriateness of proceeding with the 1942 baseball season. FDR Library education specialist Jeff Urban will lead the discussion. The event is free to attend and is sure to provide fascinating insights into a unique aspect of American history.