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US Navy ship

Sea Service Speaker Series: John K. Schwarz

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Join us for a special speaker event from the United States Navy Memorial featuring John K. Schwarz, son of USS Houston CA-30 shipmate and survivor Otto Schwarz.

Banned Brush logo

Beyond the Brush: Kids Art Class

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
River Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Age Group:

Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary
Event Details:

A monthly art series where we get creative while painting — but no paintbrushes allowed! Each month we'll use alternative tools and techniques to create our artwork. Recommended for elementary-aged students.

plant craft

Master Gardeners: Arts and Crafts in Horticulture

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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:

Discover creative ways to use your flowers and plants for decorations, crafts, and gifts! Learn tips and techniques for arranging blooms, preserving petals, and incorporating greenery into unique projects.

My Live as a Zucchini graphic

Cinema Club: My Life as a Zucchini (Ma Vie de Courgette)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 My Life as a Zucchini (Ma Vie de Courgette) — 2016.

Mug of hot cocoa

Taste-Test Challenge: Hot Chocolate

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 of hot chocolate! Test your taste buds and see if you can guess them all. Registration is encouraged but not required. For students in middle and high school. 

 

Cafe con vocablos

Café y Conversaciones

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Foreign Language

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Foreign Language
Event Details:

Connect with other Spanish speakers in the community and explore a new activity together. Meets on the last Saturday of each month.

In December, we’re bringing the community together with a potluck of international flavors.

Anime / manga collage

Animonday: Anime & Manga Club

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
River Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Film

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film
Event Details:

Are you a fan of anime and manga? Join us for Animonday, our monthly club where fellow enthusiasts gather to dive into all things anime and manga!

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Beyond the Brush: Kids Art Class

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
River Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Age Group:

Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary
Event Details:

A monthly art series where we get creative while painting — but no paintbrushes allowed! Each month we'll use alternative tools and techniques to create our artwork. Recommended for elementary-aged students.

Astro Cycles Logo

Back to Basics: Bike Maintenance

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

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

Learn the essentials of bike upkeep! Whether you're looking to fix a flat tire, adjust your gears, or simply keep your bike in top shape, this class covers all the basics.

MLK Day of Service

MLK Day of Service: Volunteer Fair

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Library Courtyard at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Middle School, Teens, Everyone
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Library Courtyard
Age Group: Middle School, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Each January, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy with an official day of service.

Anime / manga collage

Animonday: Anime & Manga Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
River Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Film

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film
Event Details:

Are you a fan of anime and manga? Join us for Animonday, our monthly club where fellow enthusiasts gather to dive into all things anime and manga!

Cafe con vocablos

Café y Conversaciones

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Foreign Language

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Foreign Language
Event Details:

Connect with other Spanish speakers in the community and explore a new activity together. Meets on the last Saturday of each month.

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Homeschoolers: Monday Meetup

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary, Middle School
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. 

Our two December meetups will be a crafts and games hour. Please feel free to bring some additional crafts and games from home, if you'd like! After Dec. 8th, Homeschool Monday Meetup will go on break for the holidays and will return on Jan.

Stitched Together: Knitting & Crochet Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Avery 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. 

Paper Quilling Poinsettias

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class, you'll learn how to create a paper-quilled poinsettia.

Paper quilling is a fun and relaxing art technique in which you roll, loop, curl, twist, and shape strips of paper to create a 3D, multimedia sculpture.

Stitched Together: Knitting & Crochet Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
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. 

Stitched Together: Knitting & Crochet Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Avery 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. 

Christmas Eve: Early Closure

2:00pm–7:00pm
Closing
Branches:
New Port Richey Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 2pm today in observance of Christmas Eve. 

Christmas Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
New Port Richey Public Library

Animonday: Anime & Manga Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film
Event Details:

Are you a fan of anime and manga? Join us for Animonday, our monthly club where fellow enthusiasts gather to dive into all things anime and manga!

Stitched Together: Knitting & Crochet Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Avery 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. 

Paint the Zodiac

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint the Zodiac

Celebrate the zodiac each month with an art creation inspired by this month's astrological sign. This class is open to both teens and adults. Please register to reserve your space as supplies are limited. 

♑️ It's Capricorn season! Create art inspired by the goat sign.

All zodiac signs are welcome.

New Year's Eve: Early Closure

2:00pm–7:00pm
Closing
Branches:
New Port Richey Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 2pm today in observance of New Year's Eve. 

New Year's Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
New Port Richey Public Library

Homeschoolers: Monday Meetup

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary, Middle School
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

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. 

Homeschoolers: Monday Meetup

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary, Middle School
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

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. 

Stitched Together: Knitting & Crochet Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Avery 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. 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
New Port Richey Public Library

Stitched Together: Knitting & Crochet Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Avery 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. 

Homeschoolers: Monday Meetup

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary, Middle School
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

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. 

Animonday: Anime & Manga Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: River Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film
Event Details:

Are you a fan of anime and manga? Join us for Animonday, our monthly club where fellow enthusiasts gather to dive into all things anime and manga!

Stitched Together: Knitting & Crochet Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Avery 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. 

Homeschoolers: Monday Meetup

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary, Middle School
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

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. 

Stitched Together: Knitting & Crochet Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Avery 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. 

Stitched Together: Knitting & Crochet Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Avery 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. 

Homeschoolers: Monday Meetup

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary, Middle School
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

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.