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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
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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.

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Homeschool Sewing for Beginners - Fabric basket
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Kids Open Studio Painting Session 1
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Heron Room
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Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild! Registration required.
Kids Open Studio Painting Session 2
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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ClayWorks Intermediate Pottery - for Adults
Fri, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:55pm
Crane Room
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Build on previous experience throwing pottery on a potter's wheel! Create your own custom piece of pottery.
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ClayWorks Pottery for Beginners - for Adults
Sun, May 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel and create your own custom piece of pottery.
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ClayWorks Pottery for Beginners - for Kids
Mon, May 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Crane Room
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Learn the basics of how to throw pottery on a potter's wheel and create your own custom piece of pottery.
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Museum + Art Lecture - How to look at Modern Art
Wed, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
Join the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art as they explore the museum's collection and discuss how to... more
Join the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art as they explore the museum's collection and discuss how to look at Modern Art movements like Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract and Figurative Expressionism.
ClayWorks Open Studio - for Adults
Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crane Room
Join us and create your own custom ceramic item.
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After-School Movie & Craft
Fri, May 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Room
Join us in the Youth Room after school from 3-5 PM for a movie and crafts!
ClayWorks Handbuilding for Beginners - for Kids
Fri, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:55pm
Crane Room
Come in to learn how to make things with clay by hand!
Registration opens Friday, April 24 2026 at 10:00am
ClayWorks Handmade Flower Trays - for Adults
Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Crane Room
Join us in making your own floral themed ceramic tray!
Registration opens Saturday, April 25 2026 at 10:00am
Nerd Lounge - Create Your Own Planet!
Mon, May 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Museum + Art Homeschool Hour - Cellphone Camera Basics for Kids
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Museum + Art Homeschool Hour - Make a Crown fit for a King or Queen!
Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Based on Abraham Rattner's masterwork "Clowns and Kings", students will decorate their own crown, fit for a king or queen, and wear it home. Paper crowns and decorating materials included.
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Abstract Watercolor Pet Portrait - Watercolor Painting
Wed, May 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Paint your pet in this abstract watercolor painting class.
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Homeschool Sewing for Beginners - Tablet/Book Cover
Fri, May 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
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Registration opens Friday, May 15 2026 at 10:00am
Kids Open Studio Painting Session 1
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us as we make a tablet/book cover! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Saturday, May 16 2026 at 10:00am
Kids Open Studio Painting Session 1
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
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