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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

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Mon, Sep 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

ClayWorks Open Studio - for Adults
Sat, Sep 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Crane Room
Join us and create your own custom ceramic item over the course of 2 sessions.
Registration is now closed
Intermediate Pottery - Throwing with Marbled Clay - for Kids
Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Crane Room
Build on previous experience throwing pottery on a potter's wheel! Create your own custom piece... more
Build on previous experience throwing pottery on a potter's wheel! Create your own custom piece of pottery over the course of 2 lessons.
This event is full
Intermediate Pottery - Throwing with Marbled Clay - for Kids
Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Crane Room
Build on previous experience throwing pottery on a potter's wheel! Create your own custom piece... more
Build on previous experience throwing pottery on a potter's wheel! Create your own custom piece of pottery over the course of 2 lessons.
This event is full
Adult Open Craft Studio
Thu, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Egret Room
Unleash your creativity at our Adult Open Craft Studio! Paint, sew, or explore fiber arts with... more
Unleash your creativity at our Adult Open Craft Studio! Paint, sew, or explore fiber arts with our supplies and equipment. Join us for a fun, hands-on experience. Registration required. Ages 16+.
Pottery for Beginners - for Kids
Wed, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Crane Room
Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel and create your own custom piece of... more
Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel and create your own custom piece of pottery over the course of 2 lessons.
Registration is now closed
Pottery for Beginners - for Adults
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Crane Room
Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel and create your own custom piece of... more
Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel and create your own custom piece of pottery over the course of 2 lessons.
Registration is now closed
ClayWorks Open Studio - for Adults
Sat, Sep 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Crane Room
Join us and create your own custom ceramic item over the course of 2 sessions.
This event is full
ClayWorks Halloween Tea Light Covers - for Adults
Wed, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crane Room
Join us in making Halloween themed Tea Light Covers by hand over the course of 2 lessons!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 10:00am
Sewing for Beginners - Fall Pumpkin Tote
Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a fall pumpkin tote bag! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including... more
Join us as we make a fall pumpkin tote bag! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Saturday, September 20 2025 at 10:00am
ClayWorks Open Studio - for Adults
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Crane Room
Join us and create your own custom ceramic item over the course of 2 sessions.
Registration opens Saturday, September 20 2025 at 10:00am
Sewing for Beginners - Fall Pumpkin Tote
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a fall pumpkin tote bag! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including... more
Join us as we make a fall pumpkin tote bag! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Saturday, September 20 2025 at 10:00am
ClayWorks Open Studio - for Kids
Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Crane Room
Join us and create your own custom ceramic item over the course of 2 sessions.
Registration opens Monday, September 22 2025 at 10:00am
Intermediate Pottery - Practice Boot Camp - for Kids
Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Crane Room
Build on previous experience throwing pottery on a potter's wheel! There will be no item to take... more
Build on previous experience throwing pottery on a potter's wheel! There will be no item to take home after this program.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 30 2025 at 10:00am
ClayWorks Halloween Tea Light Covers - for Adults
Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crane Room
Join us in making Halloween themed Tea Light Covers by hand over the course of 2 lessons!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 10:00am
Adult Open Craft Studio
Thu, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Egret Room
Unleash your creativity at our Adult Open Craft Studio! Paint, sew, or explore fiber arts with... more
Unleash your creativity at our Adult Open Craft Studio! Paint, sew, or explore fiber arts with our supplies and equipment. Join us for a fun, hands-on experience. Registration required. Ages 16+.
Registration opens Thursday, October 2 2025 at 10:00am
ClayWorks Open Studio - for Kids
Mon, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Crane Room
Join us and create your own custom ceramic item over the course of 2 sessions.
Registration opens Monday, September 22 2025 at 10:00am
Homeschool Sewing for Beginners - Fall Pumpkin Tote
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a fall pumpkin tote bag! All materials will be provided. For homeschool... more
Join us as we make a fall pumpkin tote bag! All materials will be provided. For homeschool students ages 9+. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 8 2025 at 10:00am
Intermediate Pottery - Practice Boot Camp - for Adults
Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crane Room
Build on previous experience throwing pottery on a potter's wheel! There will be no item to take... more
Build on previous experience throwing pottery on a potter's wheel! There will be no item to take home after this program.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 8 2025 at 10:00am
ClayWorks Open Studio - for Adults
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Crane Room
Join us and create your own custom ceramic item over the course of 2 sessions.
Registration opens Saturday, September 20 2025 at 10:00am
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