February 2026
By Michele Miller
What’s What New Port Richey
Come on and explore some of the many things happening at local libraries this month. Here’s just a sampling, and many are sure to find something to their liking and interest on this month’s calendar. I encourage you to take it further by linking to libraries near and maybe a little far. Your Pasco County library card gets you access to all branches across Pasco County, New Port Richey, Pinellas County, Hernando County, and other libraries, providing an extensive supply of books, technology sources, classes, seminars, and other enrichment programs.
As taxpayers, you are welcome to claim ownership. Go on and check it out.
Check out the many ongoing programs and special events happening at local libraries that serve to enrich the lives of individuals in our community
Be sure to explore local libraries on your own online by accessing the New Port Richey Public Library website here, and the Pasco County Libraries website here.
Scroll down or access the Quick Search feature below to find events and programs by category.
Of special note this month….
Libraries will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day
Enjoy a challenge? Check out the Pasco County Libraries’ Love Your Library Reading Quest.
Click here to link to the PC Libraries Website for more info and to sign up
South Holiday Library hosts United Way FREE Tax Preparation Help from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays, February 4, 19, and 26.
Appointments can be booked online starting mid-January through their website at www.unitedwaypasco.org/vita-tax-prep or by calling 727-845-3030.
You can find a list of documents required on their website.
Here are some general required documents you may need:
Documents Required for Appointment:
• Hard copies of all tax documents
• Photo ID
• Social Security card or other proof of identification
• Bank account information for direct deposit
• Prior year tax return (if available)
• W-2, 1099, SSA, and any other income forms
Special Events & Programs – This Month
At the Movies
Body | Mind Health
Career and Computer Assistance
Clubs
Language Classes
Library Master Gardener Programs
StoryWalk®at Local Parks
More Calendars
PHOTOGRAPHY – IPHONE | Museum & Art Lecture Series,11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, at the Starkey Ranch Theatre, Library & Cultural Center in Odessa |Free
Learn how to use your iPhone camera to capture professional-quality photos with ease while exploring essential photography principles like composition, lighting, and perspective. Build confidence in photographing people, nature, and everyday moments and leave with practical tips you can apply immediately to elevate your personal or creative photography. Registration opens January 1. For more information or to register, link to the Pasco County Library event here.
Twilight Double Feature!, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, February 4, at the Centennial Park Library in Holiday | Free
Featuring the movies Twilight and New Moon & Twilight Trivia. *Patrons under the age of 18 will require a waiver to be signed by a parent/guardian.
Boots on the Ground Line Dance Workshop, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, at the New Port Richey Public Library | Free | Capacity Reached – Get on the Waitlist
Learn all of the classic line dances (including Boots on the Ground). It’s a great way to have a good time, meet new people, and get a little exercise to boot. No experience needed! Please register to reserve your space.
Ukulele Play Along, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 5, at the New Port Richey Public Library | Free | Registration recommended
Learn how to play the ukulele in this monthly class for beginners. Must be 15 or older to participate. Participants are encouraged to bring their own ukulele as a very limited amount will be available for hands-on practice. Please register to reserve your space.
Overdue Films – La La Land (2016), 5:30 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, at the Starkey Ranch Theater, Library & Cultural Center in Odessa | Free
Enjoy an overdue screening and brief discussion of La La Land! Doors open at 5:00. Concessions available courtesy of The Friends of the Library.
Booked for Love
Booked for Love Local Romance Author Party, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 12, at the Starkey Ranch Library in Odessa
Celebrate stories of love with local romance authors! Sip mocktails, savor bites, enjoy live author readings, giveaways, and mingle with fellow book lovers for a night of fun! Ages 18+
Environmental Committee Meeting, 6 – 7 p.m. Thursday, February 12, at the New Port Richey Public Library | All are invited to attend.
The Environmental Committee offers advisory opinions and recommendations to the City Council on environmental issues facing the city, serves as the planning committee for the City’s major environmental events, and explores new environmental initiatives. All meetings are open to the public. (Next Meeting – March 12) For more information, link to newportrichey.librarycalendar.com/event/environmental-committee
Cinema Club, Moonlight, 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, February 19, at the New Port Richey Library in downtown NPR | Adults | Free
Cinema Club is a monthly film series celebrating artistic and thought-provoking movies. This month’s feature, Moonlight (2016), is the tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.
Enjoy a fully-loaded popcorn bar while you watch the film! Due to the mature subject matter, this film is recommended for adults. It is rated R and has a runtime of 1hr 50min. Closed captioning available. For more information about New Port Richey Library offerings, visit newportricheylibrary.org
MUSIC IN THE PARK | Riverside Concert Series: The Shaelyn Band, 6 – 7 p.m. Friday, February 20 in Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey | Free
From the promo…..
The Shaelyn Band is a Florida-based group known for blending classic soul, blues, funk, and rock, fronted by singer and poet Shaelyn (Shae Mulberry). Formed in 2020, the band released their self-titled album in 2022, followed by “Juke Joint!” in 2023, both offering a mix of heartfelt songs and energetic grooves.
This performance will take place in the southwest corner of Sims Park, near the Grassin Bridge. Please feel free to bring your own camp chair or blanket for seating.
For more information about New Port Richey Library offerings, visit newportricheylibrary.org
City of New Port Richey Cultural Affairs Meeting, 6:30 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, at the New Port Richey Library | The public is welcome to attend
The Cultural Affairs Committee, an official committee of the City of New Port Richey, meets monthly. The public is invited to attend. Members make recommendations and advise the City Council on financial sponsorship and the creation and support of activities that promote cultural education and appreciation among those who live, work, and play within the city.
Get Your Tickets to theatrical performances at Richey Suncoast for FREE with Your Library Card!!!
Check out the New Port Richey Library’s Theatre Pass Program, where you can use your library card as your ticket to the theatre! As part of the Theatre Pass Program with the Richey Suncoast Theatre, your library card will get you two tickets to a theatre show. To register, fill out the registration form for your desired showing. Please print out your email confirmation and bring it to the box office at the Richey Suncoast Theatre. Seating is assigned by the Richey Suncoast Theatre. If you require special accommodations, please get in touch with the theater at 727-842-6777. Click here for info.
- Walk & Talk Club, 10-11 a.m. most Mondays at the New Port Richey Public Library.
- Tai Chi Gung, 2 – 3 p.m. most Tuesdays at the New Port Richey Library.
- Kids Yoga, 11 – 11:45 a.m. most Wednesdays at the New Port Richey Library.
Health & Health Care Events
- Moffitt Lung Cancer Screening Education, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, at the New Port Richey Library. Join representatives from Moffitt Cancer Center as they share information about their upcoming lung cancer screenings. They will discuss low-dose CT lung screenings for individuals at higher risk, address misconceptions about lung cancer screening, and assist with pre-registration for those who qualify.
- Medicare Basics with SHINE, 10 – 11 a.m. Thursday, February 5, at the New Port Richey Library. The Medicare 101 presentation conducted by the SHINE Program will provide information on the basics of Medicare, with coverage that falls into four different areas called “Parts”- Medicare Part A, B, C & D, and what they mean to you. A SHINE volunteer will also be available to answer questions about each Part that holds your interest. www.floridashine.org Note: Individual appointments are available following the presentation.
- BayCare Presents: Heart Health, HTN & Atherosclerosis, 2-4 p.m. Thursday, February 26, at the South Holiday Library.
- Nutrition for Good Health, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday, February 27, at the Starkey Ranch Library.
- Career Source, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Centennial Park Library in Holiday. Check the schedule for individual help by appointment.
- Tech Topics, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the New Port Richey Public Library. Register in advance for these classes to learn how to use email, word programs, social media, and more. Teens and adults.
- Tech Help Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Thursdays at the New Port Richey Public Library. Tech-savvy staff members and volunteers will help you get the most out of your technology. From social media to editing documents. Register in advance.
- Tech Help by Appointment, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wednesdays at the Regency Park Library. Adults.
- Career Source, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday, November 10, at the Regency Park Library.
- Walk & Talk Club, 10-11 a.m. Mondays at the New Port Richey Library. All ages.
- Homeschooler Monday Meetup, 1 -2 p.m. Mondays at the New Port Richey Library.
- AI Club, 1 p.m. Mondays at the New Port Richey Library. A hands-on group where people of all backgrounds can come together to explore, learn, and experiment with artificial intelligence. It’s part tech workshop, part idea exchange, and part community hangout. The goal is to demystify AI and make it accessible to everyone.
- Chess Club, 3:30 – 5:30, Mondays at the New Port Richey Library. All ages.
- Stitched Together Knitting & Crochet Club, 5-7 p.m. Mondays at the New Port Richey Library. Adults
- Dungeons & Dragons, 3 – 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Starkey Ranch Library.
- Poetry Club, 12:30-1:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at the New Port Richey Library. Adults.
Read to (Certified) Therapy Dog Programs for Kids,
Regency Park Library – 4:30 p.m.most Tuesdays.
- Centennial Park Book Club, The Maid, 12 – 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, Centennial Park Branch (adults)
- South Holiday Book Club, Blindsighted, 2 – 3 p.m. Thursday, January 8, at the South Holiday Branch. (adults)
- Chapter Chasers – Elementary Homeschool Book Club,11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 10 at Regency Park Library. (tweens & teens)
- Regency Park Book Club, The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina, 2 – 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 10 at Regency Park (adults)
- Regency Park Mystery Book Club, I Have Some Questions for You, 2 – 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 20 at Regency Park Branch (adults).
Pasco County Library System-Wide Virtual and In-Person Classes
- English Conversation Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 -11:30 a.m. Fridays. The class will be hosted by Claudia from the South Holiday Library on Zoom. Intended for adults. Please email the South Holiday Library, sh@pascolibraries.org, for more information and to register. Registration required.
- English Basics for Beginners, 10 – 11 a.m. Saturdays. Basic topics such as greetings, simple conversations, and basic grammar. This is an adult class. The class is held on Zoom. Please email the South Holiday Library, sh@pascolibraries.org, to sign up. Registration required.
- English Conversation Corner, 3 – 4 p.m. most Saturdays at the Starkey Ranch Branch.
New Port Richey Library Language Offerings
Local libraries offer ongoing virtual and in-person language classes. Patrons are also welcome to learn on their own through language apps they can access for free through county and city library systems.
- English Next Level, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Improve your English skills at the Library! Enjoy a supportive environment to practice conversation and build confidence in your language abilities. This class is designed for those who already know the basics of English and want to improve their grammar and communication skills. Please note that this class is led by volunteers and is not a certified ESOL / ESL course
- Beginning German, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Fridays. Learn German from the ground up — no prior experience needed! We’ll start with the basics and then move on to phrases you can use in daily life. This series will last for 10 weeks.
- Guten Tag!, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. most Fridays. Practice your German language skills in an informal and friendly group setting. This group is self-led; class will be led via conversation practice and not with an instructor.
- Mandarin Chinese, 1:30 – 3 p.m. most Fridays. Practice your Mandarin Chinese language skills in an informal and friendly group setting. This group is self-led; the class will be led through conversation practice, rather than with an instructor.
Check out the Master Gardener Programs and Seminars held at our libraries
For more information about the Pasco Extension and events, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pasco
New Port Richey Library has a Seed Borrowing Program and also hosts a weekly community market called Tasty Tuesdays
The weekly market is located in the courtyard of the New Port Richey Public Library at 5939 Main Street, New Port Richey. The market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find locally sourced foods, sustainably grown produce, cottage-industry baked goods, hand-made items, and more.
A StoryWalk® is an outdoor reading activity that allows children, families, and people of all ages to read a story while walking along a nature trail. Pages of a story are placed on posts on a trail, combining literacy and physical activity into one enjoyable experience.
- James E. Grey Preserve, 6938 Plathe Road, New Port Richey. First installed in March of 2020, our StoryWalk® takes you down a 1/4 mile trail through the preserve, reading a story together along the way. A new story is installed three times a year, each featuring additional early literacy activities and interactive tasks to enhance the story as you go.
- Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, New Port Richey. Includes 18 reading station posts installed along a 0.20-mile nature trail loop on the back-left side of the playground area.
- Withlacoochee River Park, 12249 Withlacoochee Blvd., Dade City. Withlacoochee StoryWalk®, located in Dade City, is a 0.30-mile trail with 18 posts.
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