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NPR Film Festival

New Port Richey Film Festival

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Film, Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Film, Special Event
Event Details:

In its early years, the city of New Port Richey was slated to become the “Hollywood of the East,” attracting filmmakers and performers during its early years.

bees on flowers

Master Gardeners: Creating a Pollinator Garden

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Community-Led Group, Health & Wellness, Sustainability

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community-Led Group, Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Event Details:

Create a pollinator garden wherever you live!

Frida movie poster

Cinema Club: Frida

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Film

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Film
Event Details:

Cinema Club is a monthly film series celebrating artistic and thought-provoking movies. This month, we're featuring the 2002 film Frida. Enjoy a fully-loaded popcorn bar while you watch the film!

Different Doritos flavors

Taste-Test Challenge: Doritos

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Food & Cooking

Age Group:

Middle School, Teens
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use your sleuth skills to identify different flavors of everyone's favorite chip — Doritos! Test your taste buds in a blind taste-test and see if you can guess them all. Registration is encouraged but not required.

open mic

Poets' Open Mic

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Snaps for our local poets!🫰 

GOPHER TORTOISE

Gopher Tortoise SHELLebration

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us as we raise awareness about the gopher tortoise, an important keystone species that plays a vital role in our ecosystem. We’ll celebrate National Gopher Tortoise Day with kids activities and a viewing of the documentary Gopher Games.

Titanic illustration

The RMS Titanic and Ralph B. White

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Performance, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Join Lynn Anderson as she portrays the Unsinkable Molly Brown and shares the story of Ralph B. White, a member of the 1985 expedition that discovered the RMS Titanic.

teen girl looking at phone

Neurodiversity & the Digital Danger Zone

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Special Event, Technology

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event, Technology
Event Details:

Autism advocate and public speaker Mandy Pinckley joins us to discuss the mental health and safety of neurodivergent youth within the Digital Danger Zone.

Leave No Trace movie poster

Cinema Club: Leave No Trace (2018)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Film

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Film
Event Details:

Cinema Club is a monthly film series celebrating artistic and thought-provoking movies. This month, we're featuring the 2018 film Leave No Trace. Enjoy a fully-loaded popcorn bar while you watch the film!

Stuffed animals in the Library

Stuffed Animal Sleepover & Storytime

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Pre-K (age 3-5)
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-K (age 3-5)
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Reunite with your special friend and hear all about their overnight adventures! Then, enjoy a cozy pajama storytime together. Snacks will be provided.

Tree

Walk & Talk Club: Extra Mile

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Our Walk & Talk Club is going the extra mile!

Hands holding a pile of dirt with worms

Master Gardeners: Worm Composting / Vermiculture

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
River Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Community-Led Group, Health & Wellness, Sustainability

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community-Led Group, Health & Wellness, Sustainability
Event Details:

This seminar will dive into worm composting and how their castings benefit your garden.

Filters
Library Branch

Walk & Talk Club: Chasco History

10:00am–11:00am
New Port Richey Public Library
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly walking club! We'll pick different destinations around New Port Richey to walk to each week. Explore the city and make new friends, all while getting in some exercise!

Friends of the Library Meeting

11:00am–1:00pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library meetings are open to the public. Those interested in joining the Friends can visit the Friends of the Library for more information. 

Homeschoolers: Monday Meetup

1:00pm–2:00pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Children, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, STEAM
Event Details:

Homeschoolers Monday Meetup

Homeschool families are invited to stop in each Monday for a special meetup! Each month will focus on a different curriculum topic and will feature different activities each week. Please note that most classes and activities will be geared for upper elementary ages. 

March meetups will be all about the five senses. 

Tech Help Mondays

2:00pm–2:30pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need tech assistance? Let us help! Our tech-savvy staff members and volunteers will help you get the most out of your technology. From social media to editing documents, we've got you covered!

Tech Help Mondays

2:30pm–3:00pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need tech assistance? Let us help! Our tech-savvy staff members and volunteers will help you get the most out of your technology. From social media to editing documents, we've got you covered!

Tech Help Mondays

3:00pm–3:30pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need tech assistance? Let us help! Our tech-savvy staff members and volunteers will help you get the most out of your technology. From social media to editing documents, we've got you covered!

Chess Club

4:30pm–6:30pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Children, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Play chess against other enthusiasts or come to learn how to play! This weekly group is open to all ages. Parents must accompany children who would like to attend. Chess sets will be provided but you're also welcome to bring your own. 

Tasty Tuesdays Community Market

9:00am–1:00pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Library Courtyard
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community-Led Group, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Enjoy products from local organic growers in our open-air courtyard, and learn about growing and preparing your own. Hear interesting lectures, view demos and check out non-GMO, heirloom seeds at your NPR Library Seed Bank. No charge to attend.

Stitched Together: Knitting & Crochet Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Connect with other knitters and crocheters in this weekly club. All skills levels are welcome, from beginners to experts. A limited supply of needles and yarn will be on hand but you're welcome to bring your own. 

English Next Level

5:30pm–7:00pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Avery Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Literacy
Event Details:

Improve your English skills at the Library! Enjoy a supportive environment to practice conversation and build confidence in your language abilities.

Kids Yoga

11:00am–11:45am
New Port Richey Public Library
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Infant/Toddler (2 and under), Pre-K (age 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2)
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Kids Yoga

Join us for some yoga with your little one! Please bring your own yoga mat or beach towel.

ELROY Visit: Keiser University

12:00pm–12:45pm
Mobile Library Branch
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library Branch

Mobile Library Branch

Experience the library on the go! Our Mobile Library Branch, ELROY, will be visiting this location with books, programs, and resources for all ages. Browse the collection, check out materials, and enjoy library services right in your neighborhood.

Learn more about our ELROY and the services we provide here.

Tech Help Wednesdays

1:00pm–1:30pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need tech assistance? Let us help!

Our tech-savvy staff members and volunteers will help you get the most out of your technology. From social media to editing documents, we've got you covered!

Tech Help Wednesdays

1:30pm–2:00pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need tech assistance? Let us help!

Our tech-savvy staff members and volunteers will help you get the most out of your technology. From social media to editing documents, we've got you covered!

Tech Help Wednesdays

2:00pm–2:30pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need tech assistance? Let us help!

Our tech-savvy staff members and volunteers will help you get the most out of your technology. From social media to editing documents, we've got you covered!

River Room: Writers Workshop

4:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: River Room
Purpose of Reservation

Join other local writers to discuss ideas, read selections and share feedback. We meet weekly at the Library on Wednesdays from 4-7pm. 

Tech Help Thursdays

11:00am–11:30am
New Port Richey Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need tech assistance? Let us help! Our tech-savvy staff members and volunteers will help you get the most out of your technology. From social media to editing documents, we've got you covered!

Tech Help Thursdays

11:30am–12:00pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need tech assistance? Let us help! Our tech-savvy staff members and volunteers will help you get the most out of your technology. From social media to editing documents, we've got you covered!

Tech Help Thursdays

12:00pm–12:30pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need tech assistance? Let us help! Our tech-savvy staff members and volunteers will help you get the most out of your technology. From social media to editing documents, we've got you covered!

Rhymes to Readers (Bilingual)

1:00pm–1:45pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler (2 and under), Pre-K (age 3-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Rhymes to Readers

Ms. Jessica (and Stanley) will bring you stories and songs with a focus on early literacy and an excitement for reading! Recommended for toddler and pre-k ages. We do ask that you please refrain from eating snacks during storytime. 

The last Thursday of each month features a special bilingual version of Rhymes to Readers! Stories, songs and activities will be presented in both English and Spanish. 

Rhymes to Readers Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
New Port Richey Public Library
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Children, Infant/Toddler (2 and under), Pre-K (age 3-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Rhymes to Readers

Ms. Jessica (and Stanley) will bring you stories and songs with a focus on early literacy and an excitement for reading! Recommended for toddler and pre-k ages. We do ask that you please refrain from eating snacks during storytime. 

Can't make today? An identical storytime is also offered Thursdays at 1pm. 

Guten Tag!

11:00am–1:00pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Avery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Foreign Language
Event Details:

Practice your German language skills in an informal and friendly group setting. This intermediate group meets weekly to chat in German, improve language skills and explore a variety of topics.

Beginning German

1:00pm–3:00pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Foreign Language
Event Details:

Hallo! Learn German from the ground up — no prior experience needed! The first half of the class will be geared toward absolute beginners, and the second half will focus on advanced-beginner German.

Avery Room: Mandarin Class

1:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Avery Room
Purpose of Reservation

Practice your Mandarin Chinese language skills in an informal and friendly group setting.