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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

We're closed Monday May 26 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 26 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 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

Sewing for Beginners - Sunglasses Sleeve
Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
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ClayWorks Open Studio - for Adults
Sun, Jun 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Crane Room
Come make a ceramic piece of your choice over the course of 2 sessions.
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Pottery for Beginners - for Adults
Mon, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Crane Room
Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel over the course of 2 lessons
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Pottery for Beginners - for Kids
Tue, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Crane Room
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Sewing for Beginners - Hanging Wall Organizer
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a hanging wall organizer! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including... more
Join us as we make a hanging wall organizer! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
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Craft a Fantastical Creature
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Courtyard
Come in to create your own fantastical creature!
ClayWorks D.I.Y. Flower Trays - for Adults
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crane Room
Join us in making your own custom flower tray over the course of 2 sessions.
Registration opens Saturday, May 31 2025 at 10:00am
Pottery for Beginners - for Adults
Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Crane Room
Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel over the course of 2 lessons
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ClayWorks Open Studio - for Adults
Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Come make a ceramic piece of your choice over the course of 2 sessions.
This event is full
Pottery for Beginners - for Kids
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Crane Room
Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel!
This event is full
Sewing for Beginners - Hanging Wall Organizer
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a hanging wall organizer! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including... more
Join us as we make a hanging wall organizer! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Saturday, June 7 2025 at 10:00am
Grown Up & Me 5+ Program - STEM - Help Cinderella get to the Ball!
Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Heron Room
Help Cinderella get to the Ball!
ClayWorks D.I.Y. Flower Trays - for Adults
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crane Room
Join us in making your own custom flower tray over the course of 2 sessions.
Registration opens Saturday, May 31 2025 at 10:00am
ClayWorks Open Studio - for Adults
Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crane Room
Come make a ceramic piece of your choice over the course of 2 sessions.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 18 2025 at 10:00am
Pottery for Beginners - for Adults
Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crane Room
Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel over the course of 2 lessons.
Registration opens Saturday, June 21 2025 at 10:00am
Pottery for Beginners - for Kids
Mon, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Crane Room
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Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 10:00am
Intermediate Pottery - Pet Feeder
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crane Room
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Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 10:00am
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Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crane Room
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Registration opens Wednesday, June 18 2025 at 10:00am
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Mon, Jul 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Crane Room
Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel!
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 10:00am
Summertime Glaze Craze - for Kids
Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Crane Room
Come in to glaze a premade piece of pottery!
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 10:00am
Sewing for Beginners - Fabric Tray
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a fabric tray! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults.... more
Join us as we make a fabric tray! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 10:00am
Summertime Glaze Craze - for Adults
Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crane Room
Come in to glaze a premade piece of pottery!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 10:00am
Pottery for Beginners - for Adults
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Learn how to throw a slow feeder pet dish.
Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 10:00am
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Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a fabric tray! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults.... more
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