New Port Richey Public Library

06/18/2026

📚☕️ Come by the Library and grab something Tea-riffic!

This special blend was created in partnership with The White Heron Tea & Gifts and is available for purchase as part of their "New Port Richey Collection." The combination of warm herbs and spices dance with semi-sweet blueberry and slightly tart lemon, to create a calming blend, perfect for cozying up to enjoy your favorite book. Stop by the Library to grab your free sample! Limited to one per household, while supplies last.

Remember to join us next Monday (June 22nd) at 10am for a special edition of our Walk & Talk Club. We'll be stopping by The White Heron Tea & Gifts for an behind-the-scenes tour!

For everything tea, be sure to visit The White Heron Tea & Gifts at 6228 Grand Blvd in Downtown New Port Richey. As part of our Read Local, Shop Local program, you get 10% OFF loose leaf tea (2oz and 4oz) as well as our Library blend.

06/18/2026

🏞️🇺🇸 Thurs, June 25th at 5:30pm — celebrate America's 250th birthday with a tour through our National Parks!

Join Penny Musco, author and former Artist in Residence at the National Park Service’s Homestead National Historical Park, for a journey through the people, places, and events that shaped our nation’s founding. Discover America’s history through the stories and landmarks preserved by the National Park Service.

06/18/2026

Reminder: the Library will be closed tomorrow (Fri, June 19th) in observance of Juneteenth.

The Library will be closed on Fri, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

06/17/2026

🦎🐢🐊 Don't miss next week's Reptile Shows on Tues, June 23rd at 1pm and 2pm!

Learn how reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates survive in extreme habitats like rainforests and deserts. Presented by Dunndee Farms.

Important: there will be two shows for different age groups: the 1pm show is recommended for kids age 7 and up; the 2pm show is recommended for kids ages 6 and under. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

06/17/2026

The City is selling limited-edition commemorative coins for America's upcoming 250th birthday! This beautiful coin will look SO nice right next to the awesome coin you have from the City's Centennial right???????!!!! Be sure to get yours today before they are gone! The coins are $15 and are available at the New Port Richey Public Library, New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center and the Billing & Collections Office in City Hall!

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Join us on Thurs, June 18th at 5:30pm for The History of Emancipation and Juneteenth!

Discover the powerful story of freedom's journey with historian Christopher Daley. In this presentation, Daley brings to life the key events and individuals who shaped America’s path toward emancipation, exploring the lasting impact of Juneteenth and the continued pursuit of liberty and equality.

06/16/2026

🎥🎞️ Cinema Club — Foreign Films 🌎🍿

C.R.A.Z.Y. on Wed, June 17 (tomorrow) at 4:30pm
This French-Canadian coming-of-age film tells the story of Zachary, one of five boys growing up in a conservative family in the 1960s and 1970s. It follows his struggles to reconcile his emerging identity with his father's values. This film is rated R and has a runtime of 2hr 7min.

La Chimera on Thurs, July 16 at 4:30pm
This Italian comedy-fantasy is set in the 1980s and follows Arthur, a whimsical man who uses dowsing to search for Etruscan artifacts. Still mourning his lost love, Beniamina, he returns to her hometown in Tuscia, where he becomes involved with grave robbers who profit from stolen relics, leading him into unexpected trouble. It is not rated and has a runtime of 2hr 10min.

Enjoy a popcorn bar while you watch the films! Translated closed captioning available.

06/15/2026

💜🎉🎶 Scenes from last week's BTS / FESTA celebration! ⟬⟭⟭⟬

Last Wednesday, fans (ARMY) joined us for an evening filled with music, crafts, and plenty of love for one of the world’s biggest pop groups. It was wonderful to see the BTS community come together and bond over their passion for the group and their music. Thanks to everyone who made it such a fun night!