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Author Fest 2025

2025-05-03 10:00:00 2025-05-03 14:00:00 America/New_York Author Fest 2025 Join us for our 2nd Annual Author Fest! Sponsored by the Starkey Ranch TLC Friends of the Library. Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center -

Saturday, May 03
10:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-03 10:00:00 2025-05-03 14:00:00 America/New_York Author Fest 2025 Join us for our 2nd Annual Author Fest! Sponsored by the Starkey Ranch TLC Friends of the Library. Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center -

Join us for our 2nd Annual Author Fest! Sponsored by the Starkey Ranch TLC Friends of the Library.

Enjoy captivating storytimes, meet talented local authors, and take part in engaging workshops. Whether you're an avid reader or an aspiring writer, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this celebration of storytelling and creativity!

GYM 10am-2pm 
BOOK EXPO 
Kids Corner 


COURTYARD 10am-2pm 
Outdoor games 
Food trucks 


LIBRARY 
Theatre:

  • Storytimes at
    • 10:15am - Gunner from the “Gunner Goes” Series 
    • 11am - Brudders Books 
  • Panel: Beyond Good and Evil – The Art of Crafting Conflict: 1-2pm


Lobby:

  • Kids Scavenger hunt 10am-2pm 
  • Friends of the Library Craft sale 10am-2pm


Heron Room:

  • Building a Story from Idea to Finished Novel 11am-12pm 
  • Kids Drawing Workshop 1pm-2pm

Egret Room: Character meet & greets 10am-2pm 

Author Lineup:

Alicia Hansen
Amy Christine Parker
Ana Siqueira
Austin Valenzuela
Brian Naylor
D. L. Armillei
D.W. Powell
Dakota Boyer
Gabrielle Snyder
Ginny Myers Sain
Heather Silvio
J.C. Kato and J.C.²
Jarod Rosello
JB Caine
John Miller
K.A. Leigh
K.L. Small
Karl Riemensperger
Kenneth Burnett
Kerry Kriseman
L.L. Kirchner
Linda Hansen
Linda Smock
Mark Barie
Mary Lu Scholl
Michael Breen
Mike Maihack
Mindy Killgrove
Shark Hunters
Sara Tunder
T. K. Lawyer
Steve Altier
Royce Wilson
Scott Stevens
Nick Savage

Morgan Sterling
Victoria Anders
Lia Ocampo
Charlotte Clemente

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Family | Children | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

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Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center

sr@pascolibraries.org
Phone: 727-815-7126
Branch manager
Amanda Ogle

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the Library

The Starkey Ranch TLC is located within the Starkey Ranch community and home to a theatre, several meeting and study rooms, and the Clayworks ceramics makerspace.

Upcoming Events

Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crane Room
Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel over the course of 2 sessions.
This event is full

Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Courtyard
Join us for a chance to make and decorate your own pinch pot!

Rescheduled
Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Wednesday, May 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for a chance to make and decorate your own pinch pot!

Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Egret Room
Join us for monthly open painting! Choose from rocks, canvas, paper, or bring your own materials... more
Join us for monthly open painting! Choose from rocks, canvas, paper, or bring your own materials or project to paint. This program is for adults.

Mon, May 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Crane Room
Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel over the course of 2 sessions.
Registration is now closed

Cancelled
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Make a balloon car and see whose can win the race!

Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crane Room
Come make a ceramic piece of your choice over the course of 2 sessions.
Registration is now closed

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crane Room
Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel over the course of 2 sessions.
This event is full

Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Courtyard
Join us in making your own custom sgraffito pinch pot!

Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a sunglasses sleeve! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including... more
Join us as we make a sunglasses sleeve! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 17 2025 at 10:00am