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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.

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Back to Basics: Bicycle 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.

HOT TONIC band photo

Riverside Concert Series: HOT TONIC

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Out & About, Performance

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Out & About, Performance
Event Details:

We're kicking off our 2026 Riverside Concert Series with HOT TONIC!

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.

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Walk & Talk Club: Extra Mile

Monday, January 12, 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 weekly Walk & Talk Club is going the extra mile!

Join us for a special outing to New Port Richey's Recreation and Aquatic Center. Learn all about what it has to offer, including courts, pools, programs, and so much more.

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Manifestation Mood Boards

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

We're manifesting good vibes in 2026! Collage aesthetic photos, stickers, memes, or text together to call your perfect year into existence. This event is for middle and high school students. 

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Anything Goes: America During the Jazz Age

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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:

Step into the dazzling world of the Roaring Twenties with this lively one-hour presentation that explores the decade that helped shape the modern world.

Suburban Florida landscaping

Master Gardeners: Florida Friendly Landscaping 101

Tuesday, January 20, 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:

Learn how to create a beautiful and successful home landscape by following the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles. Presented by the Master Gardeners.

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Short Film Editing 101

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Film, Workshop

Age Group:

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

Learn the basics of editing your own short film! You'll get hands-on practice operating a video camera, creating various shots, and editing them together to create a masterpiece.

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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!

tea blending

Tea Blending with The White Heron

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Magnolia Room at New Port Richey Public Library

Program Type:

Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's National Hot Tea Month! Learn how to make your own tea blends with help from a local expert. It's sure to be a tea-rific time!

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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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Rhymes to Readers Storytime

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. 

Can't make today? An identical storytime is also offered Fridays at 11am.

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. 

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Rhymes to Readers Storytime

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. 

Can't make today? An identical storytime is also offered Fridays at 11am.

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. 

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. 

Rhymes to Readers Storytime

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. 

Can't make today? An identical storytime is also offered Fridays at 11am.

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. 

Winter Family Forts

6:30pm–8:30pm
New Port Richey Public Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Port Richey Public Library
Room: Magnolia Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Early Literacy, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build a blanket fort while building some family memories! Families will pick out some books and then find a spot in the Library to construct their blanket fort before spending some time reading together.

Rhymes to Readers Storytime

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. 

Can't make today? An identical storytime is also offered Fridays at 11am.

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. 

Rhymes to Readers Storytime

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. 

Can't make today? An identical storytime is also offered Fridays at 11am.

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. 

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. 

Rhymes to Readers Storytime

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. 

Can't make today? An identical storytime is also offered Fridays at 11am.

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. 

Rhymes to Readers Storytime

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. 

Can't make today? An identical storytime is also offered Fridays at 11am.

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. 

Rhymes to Readers Storytime

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. 

Can't make today? An identical storytime is also offered Fridays at 11am.

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. 

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.