The Riverhead Free Library’s 2019-20 budget was overwhelmingly approved by voters Tuesday by a vote of 242-84. READ
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Riverhead Free Library’s proposed 2019 budget will pierce the state’s 2 percent increase cap — but residents shouldn’t expect an increase in taxes.
A clerical error is to blame, according to library director Kerrie McMullen-Smith. (more…)
The Riverhead Free Library’s proposed 2019 budget will pierce the state’s 2 percent cap — but residents shouldn’t expect an increase in taxes. READ
The Riverhead Free Library’s $3.8 million budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year passed in a vote Tuesday, 179 to 82. READ
Patrons of Riverhead Free Library will go to the polls Tuesday to vote on its proposed 2018-19 budget and, for the first time in years, they’ll also get to decide a contested library board election.
Voting will take place at the library’s meeting room April 10 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. READ
Riverhead Free Library has become the first on Long Island to offer a card program for the homeless.
Called RiverHope, the program allows people who are part of Maureen’s Haven Homeless Outreach Program to receive a free library card, giving them access to everything the library has to offer.
Following months of steady turnover, seats on the Riverhead Free Library Board of Trustees were filled during an election last Tuesday.
Newcomer John Rienzo was elected to a three-year term during the May 19 vote. Additionally, recent appointees Susan Bergmann and Michael D’Arcangelo, were elected to new three-year terms.
Laurel Sisson has dedicated her time to Riverhead Free Library for almost 50 years.
Her professional career there began in 1966. She worked in multiple departments, including the children’s room and reference desk, and was later an assistant director. READ