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

Mon, Aug 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 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

Pottery for Beginners - for Kids
Mon, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Crane Room
Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel!
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Pottery for Beginners - for Adults
Tue, Aug 19, 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
Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crane Room
Come make a ceramic piece of your choice over the course of 2 sessions.
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Intermediate Pottery - Pet Feeder
Sat, Aug 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Crane Room
Learn how to throw a slow feeder pet dish.
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Sewing for Beginners - Infinity Scarf
Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make an infinity scarf! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults.... more
Join us as we make an infinity scarf! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Saturday, August 23 2025 at 10:00am
Sewing for Beginners - Infinity Scarf
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make an infinity scarf! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults.... more
Join us as we make an infinity scarf! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Saturday, August 23 2025 at 10:00am
Homeschool Sewing for Beginners - Infinity Scarf
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make an infinity scarf All materials will be provided. For homeschool students... more
Join us as we make an infinity scarf All materials will be provided. For homeschool students ages 9+. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 10:00am
Pottery for Beginners - for Kids
Wed, Sep 10, 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 opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 10:00am
Pottery for Beginners - for Adults
Wed, Sep 10, 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 opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 10:00am
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 opens Saturday, August 30 2025 at 10:00am
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.
Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 10:00am
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.
Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 10:00am
Adult Open Craft Studio
Thu, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Egret Room
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Registration opens Thursday, September 4 2025 at 10:00am
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 opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 10:00am
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 opens Wednesday, August 27 2025 at 10:00am
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.
Registration opens Saturday, August 30 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+.
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