Poetry Street

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Community open mic for poetry and spoken word. Take the mic to share your poem, or a poem you love. Listeners are welcome too.

‘The First Train to Greenport-July 27, 1844’

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Railroad Museum of Long Island President Don Fisher will discuss the creation of the Long Island Railroad in 1834 and its very first passenger train from Brooklyn to Greenport on Saturday, July 27, 1844, and the ensuing celebration.

Hallockville Old Time Jam

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

All are welcome to join in, or just listen, to this acoustic jam. Fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, spoons, washboards, etc., are all used to play Appalachian Mountain and Traditional Music from 1600s to 1900s. 

Irish Step Dancing Lesson

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Join us for a group lesson in Irish dancing focusing on basic steps that will be incorporated into a Ceili dance. Everyone can join in the dance; no prior experience is necessary.

Long Island Cares Mobile Food Pantry

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Long Island Cares will supply emergency food, fresh produce and frozen meat the first Thursday of each month at Riverhead Free Library from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.

Hallockville Old Time Jam

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

All are welcome to join in, or just listen, to this acoustic jam. Fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, spoons, washboards, etc., are all used to play Appalachian Mountain and Traditional Music from 1600's to 1900's. 

Love Songs from the Legends

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

"Perfect Combination" will take you through the decades with the  great legends of music! You'll hear and sing along to songs from artists such as Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel and many more. 

Generations: This is Our Story

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

An intergenerational performance that takes audience members on a creative journey through milestones in Black history. Music, poetry, dance and the spoken word will be woven together to depict aspects of the joy, sorrows, talents and resilience of this community over time.

Hallockville Old Time Jam

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

All are welcome to join in, or just listen, to this acoustic jam. Fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, spoons, washboards, etc., are all used to play Appalachian Mountain and Traditional Music from 1600's to 1900's. 

Black Joy: Celebration of Black History Month

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Brenda Simmons, founder of the Southampton African American Museum and Dr. Georgette Grier-Key, Executive Director & Curator of the Eastville Community Historical Society present a joyful celebration of Black history, followed by Q&A and discussion.

Meet the Author: Lauren Rico

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Author Lauren Rico will discuss and read portions of her new novel, Familia. Books will be available for purchase. 

Long Island Cares Mobile Food Pantry

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Long Island Cares will supply emergency food, fresh produce and frozen meat the first Thursday of each month at Riverhead Free Library from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.

Long Island Cares Mobile Food Pantry

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Long Island Cares will supply emergency food, fresh produce and frozen meat the first Thursday of each month at Riverhead Free Library from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.

Native American History All Year Long

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Join us for an enriching evening of Native American heritage presented by local indigenous community tribal members.

Long Island Cares Mobile Food Pantry

Riverhead Free Library Riverhead, NY, United States

Long Island Cares will supply emergency food, fresh produce and frozen meat the first Thursday of each month at Riverhead Free Library from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.

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