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Author Panel

"Where Stories Begin"

2026-04-11 13:00:00 2026-04-11 14:00:00 America/New_York Author Panel Join us with 3 bestselling authors as they discuss how to create and strengthen story ideas into your next novel! Author signings will follow from 2-3pm with books provided by Gilded Page Bookstore! Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center - Theatre

Saturday, April 11
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-11 13:00:00 2026-04-11 14:00:00 America/New_York Author Panel Join us with 3 bestselling authors as they discuss how to create and strengthen story ideas into your next novel! Author signings will follow from 2-3pm with books provided by Gilded Page Bookstore! Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center - Theatre

Join us with 3 bestselling authors as they discuss how to create and strengthen story ideas into your next novel! Author signings will follow from 2-3pm with books provided by Gilded Page Bookstore!

During this conversation with bestselling authors, you will learn: 
- How to brainstorm strong ideas 
- Which of your ideas may have potential to become a novel 
- How to build a strong framework for your idea as you begin to write your novel 

Our panelists:

AMY CHRISTINE PARKER is the author of the critically acclaimed GATED, ASTRAY, SMASH AND GRAB, FLIGHT 171, and most recently, YOU'RE DEAD TO ME. While she spends much of her time dreaming up new stories, she also likes to travel, go to the movies, and read scary stories late into the night—preferably under the covers with a flashlight.

ELISE KOVA is a New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author of over 30 books, including most recently ARCANA ACADEMY and DRAGON CURSED. She enjoys telling stories of fantasy worlds filled with magic and deep emotions. She lives in Florida and, when not writing, can be found playing video games, drawing, chatting with readers on social media, or daydreaming about her next story.

MADELINE MARTIN is a New York Times, USA Today, and International Bestselling author of books like THE BOOKLOVER'S LIBRARY and THE SECRET BOOK SOCIETY. One of her favorite parts about writing is researching all the things that go into her books. She has written books based in many countries and across many time periods, from medieval to the seventeenth century to the Regency and now World War II with her historical fiction.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | 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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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jun 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 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

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Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Crane Room
Come in to learn how to make things with clay by hand!
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crane Room
Join us and create your own custom ceramic item.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Heron Room
We invite tweens and teens to hang out and talk about all their nerdy pop culture favorites such... more
We invite tweens and teens to hang out and talk about all their nerdy pop culture favorites such as; video games, cosplay, K-pop, comic books, manga, Chess, Trading Card Games, STEM and more!

Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Crane Room
Join us in making your own tray, complete with firework motif!
This event is full

Sun, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Theatre
Join us in making your own toy out of "Magic Clay"!

Fri, Jun 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Crane Room
Build on previous experience throwing pottery on a potter's wheel!
Registration opens Friday, June 5 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a bowl cover! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close... more
Join us as we make a bowl cover! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Saturday, June 6 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a bowl cover! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close... more
Join us as we make a bowl cover! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Saturday, June 6 2026 at 10:00am

Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Heron Room
Cherry Blossom Painting
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 5:00pm

Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a bowl cover! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close... more
Join us as we make a bowl cover! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Friday, June 12 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Heron Room
Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild!... more
Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild! Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, June 13 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild!... more
Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild! Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, June 13 2026 at 11:00am

Wed, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crane Room
Register for the opportunity to glaze a premade piece of pottery.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 24 2026 at 10:00am

Fri, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Crane Room
Register for the opportunity to glaze a premade piece of pottery.
Registration opens Friday, June 26 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Crane Room
Join us in making your own ceramic turtle sculpture!
Registration opens Saturday, June 27 2026 at 10:00am

Sun, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Crane Room
Register for the opportunity to glaze a premade piece of pottery.
Registration opens Friday, June 26 2026 at 10:00am

Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Heron Room
We invite tweens and teens to hang out and talk about all their nerdy pop culture favorites such... more
We invite tweens and teens to hang out and talk about all their nerdy pop culture favorites such as; video games, cosplay, K-pop, comic books, manga, Chess, Trading Card Games, and STEM!
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 10:00am

Mon, Jul 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Crane Room
Register for the opportunity to glaze a premade piece of pottery.
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 10:00am

Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Theatre
Join Katie Nickel, EdD of the Ringling Museum for an educational yet vibrant insight on the... more
Join Katie Nickel, EdD of the Ringling Museum for an educational yet vibrant insight on the history of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and their impact on American culture and society.

Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a zipper pouch! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults.... more
Join us as we make a zipper pouch! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a zipper pouch! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults.... more
Join us as we make a zipper pouch! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Saturday, July 4 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a zipper pouch! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults.... more
Join us as we make a zipper pouch! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Saturday, July 4 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Theatre
In Partnership with the Wesley Chapel Theatre Group

Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Theatre
In Partnership with the Wesley Chapel Theatre Group

Thu, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Heron Room
Join instructor Michelle to create your own American-inspired fused glass creation! All supplies... more
Join instructor Michelle to create your own American-inspired fused glass creation! All supplies provided. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Starkey Ranch Library. Ages 18+.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 10:00am

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Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild! Registration required.

Cancelled
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild! Registration required.

Sun, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Theatre
/ 2hr 15m / PG-13 / Coming-of-Age, Romance / Join us for a free screening and brief discussion... more
/ 2hr 15m / PG-13 / Coming-of-Age, Romance / Join us for a free screening and brief discussion of Little Women! Doors open at 1:30 PM.

Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Crane Room
Compete against others to throw the tallest piece of pottery and to throw a piece of pottery to... more
Compete against others to throw the tallest piece of pottery and to throw a piece of pottery to match the shape of another piece of pottery.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 10:00am

Wed, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Crane Room
Compete against others to throw the tallest piece of pottery and to throw a piece of pottery to... more
Compete against others to throw the tallest piece of pottery and to throw a piece of pottery to match the shape of another piece of pottery.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Aug 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Heron Room
Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild!... more
Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild! Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, August 15 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Aug 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild!... more
Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild! Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, August 15 2026 at 11:00am