The Riverhead Free Library

The Riverhead Free Library Riverhead Free Library is a library on Long Island's East End that was established in 1896. We proudly serve a diverse community.

Mission Statement:
The mission of the 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. Library History:
Begun in the 1870s as a subscription library, the Riverhead Free Library was chart

ered in 1896 by New York State. The Library existed for many years in the Savings Bank Building, various storefronts and the Roanoke Avenue School, until the land at 330 Court Street was donated by the Perkins family. The Library moved into its new home in 1964, going through two expansions to make it into the building we know today. The Library is chartered to serve the 39,000+ residents of the Riverhead Central School District, comprised of Riverhead, Aquebogue, Jamesport, South Jamesport, Northville, Baiting Hollow, Calverton, Flanders and parts of Wading River and Hampton Bays. In addition, the Library contracts with residents of East Quogue, Eastport/South Manor, Remsenburg/Speonk and East Moriches. The Library is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

See what’s happening at the library this week! We hope to see you at one of our upcoming programs.
09/06/2026

See what’s happening at the library this week! We hope to see you at one of our upcoming programs.

A new week means more fun in Youth & Family Services!
09/06/2026

A new week means more fun in Youth & Family Services!

In partnership with the Sound Beach Veteran's Drive we are collecting new, unopened items to benefit the Northport VA Me...
09/04/2026

In partnership with the Sound Beach Veteran's Drive we are collecting new, unopened items to benefit the Northport VA Medical Center.
Please consider donating.

Could you spot a financial scam? Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself and your loved ones at our Senior F...
09/03/2026

Could you spot a financial scam? Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself and your loved ones at our Senior Financial Scam Prevention Seminar on Tuesday, September 15 at 10 AM.

Presented by Senator Anthony Palumbo and Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio in partnership with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.

Registration is required and all are welcome! Register today: https://www.riverheadlibrary.org/event/protecting-seniors-preventing-financial-exploitation-66540

Another great chair boxing class with Johnathan Arroyo. This was the largest attendance to date at almost 50 people; we...
09/02/2026

Another great chair boxing class with Johnathan Arroyo.
This was the largest attendance to date at almost 50 people; we may need to get a bigger room soon. Johnathan is such a hit with our patrons, they just love him and are constantly asking when he's coming back.
Thank you for all that you do for our patrons Johnathan!!

Join us for a paradigm-shifting, essential event as we sit down with world-renowned master facilitator Priya Parker to d...
09/01/2026

Join us for a paradigm-shifting, essential event as we sit down with world-renowned master facilitator Priya Parker to discuss her groundbreaking new book, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict on Tuesday, September 15th at 2 pm ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Riverhead Free Library.⁠
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Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/riverheadlibrary/195734⁠
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! 📚 Open a library card today and discover everything your library has to offer. ...
09/01/2026

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! 📚 Open a library card today and discover everything your library has to offer. The possibilities are endless!

We have another great week of programs ahead! 📚✨ Check out what’s happening at the library this week.
08/30/2026

We have another great week of programs ahead! 📚✨ Check out what’s happening at the library this week.

Check out what’s happening this week in Youth & Family Services! 📚✨
08/30/2026

Check out what’s happening this week in Youth & Family Services! 📚✨

08/28/2026

Introducing our new history book club, Doomed to Repeat! 📚 Love history? Join us for our first discussion featuring The Storm Before the Storm by Mike Duncan on Tuesday, September 8 from 10:30-11:30 AM. We hope to see you there!

Address

330 Court Street
Riverhead, NY
11901

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(631) 727-3228

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