Author talk: Julia Hotz,”The Connection Cure”

Riverhead Free Library 330 Court Street, Riverhead, NY, US

Julia Hotz, author of "The Connection Cure" discusses her book, which combines science, stories, and insight to show the power of social prescribing, shifting care from “What’s the matter with you?” to “What matters to you?”

Improv for Fun (Wednesdays) at Riverhead Free Library

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Riverhead Free Library’s “Improv for Fun” meets Wednesdays in the Writer’s Cove for theater games and short improv scenes based on group suggestions. Registration is required; sessions run Jan. 21–Feb. 25, 5:30–7 p.m.

Improv for Fun (Wednesdays) at Riverhead Free Library

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Riverhead Free Library’s “Improv for Fun” meets Wednesdays in the Writer’s Cove for theater games and short improv scenes based on group suggestions. Registration is required; sessions run Jan. 21–Feb. 25, 5:30–7 p.m.

Author talk: Liz Moore, “The God of the Woods”

Riverhead Free Library 330 Court Street, Riverhead, NY, US

Join Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.

Improv for Fun (Wednesdays) at Riverhead Free Library

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Riverhead Free Library’s “Improv for Fun” meets Wednesdays in the Writer’s Cove for theater games and short improv scenes based on group suggestions. Registration is required; sessions run Jan. 21–Feb. 25, 5:30–7 p.m.

Snow White movie matinee at Riverhead Free Library

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Riverhead Free Library will host a family movie matinee featuring the re-imagined Disney classic “Snow White.” The program is for families with children in pre-K through sixth grade.

Be Mine Bingo at Riverhead Free Library

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Riverhead Free Library hosts Be Mine BINGO, an evening of bingo games with prizes. Presented by the library’s Youth & Family Services Team.

Sensory playtime at Riverhead Free Library

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Riverhead Free Library hosts Sensory Playtime, a toddler-and-me session for ages 2–5. The program blends nature, art, and hands-on sensory experiences.

Meta Quest VR free play (grades 6 to 12)

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Riverhead Free Library hosts a free Meta Quest VR Free Play session for students in grades 6–12. Teens can try gaming in three dimensions using the library’s new virtual reality headset.

Mighty Makers: Circuit Symphony

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

A hands-on Mighty Makers session for children in grades K–5 at Riverhead Free Library. Kids will use the Makey Makey invention kit to turn materials like play-dough and foil into piano keys and bongos while exploring circuits through music-making.

Zumbini at Riverhead Free Library

Riverhead Free Library 330 Court Street, Riverhead, NY, US

Zumbini, an early childhood education program that uses original music and movement, comes to Riverhead Free Library. The session is geared to children ages 3 to 5.

Practical caregiving tips for the winter, presented by ADRC

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

A free talk at Riverhead Free Library on winter caregiving, presented by ADRC. The program covers safety and fall prevention, mood changes, nourishing meals, routines, and emergency planning.

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