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Author Fest
2026-04-11 10:00:00 2026-04-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Author Fest Discover your local literary community at the 2026 Author Fest, featuring 40+ authors, workshops, panel, story times, food trucks, and more! All ages welcome. Click the event for more info. Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center - Courtyard, Crane Room, Teen Room, Library Floor

Saturday, April 11
10:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-11 10:00:00 2026-04-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Author Fest Discover your local literary community at the 2026 Author Fest, featuring 40+ authors, workshops, panel, story times, food trucks, and more! All ages welcome. Click the event for more info. Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center - Courtyard, Crane Room, Teen Room, Library Floor

Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center

Courtyard, Crane Room, Teen Room, Library Floor

Discover your local literary community at the 2026 Author Fest, featuring 40+ authors, workshops, panel, story times, food trucks, and more! All ages welcome. Click the event for more info.

Author Fest Itinerary:

  • Author Readings (Library Courtyard): 10:10-10:45 AM
    • 10:15am - Victoria Dym - Poetry
      10:20am - JC Gatlin - Thriller
      10:25am - Brandy Grillo - Non-Fiction/Memoir
      10:30am - Austen Valenzuela -Fantasy
      10:35am - Stephen Wise - Fiction
      10:40am - Jacqueline Wyco - Non-Fiction
  • Author Expo (Gym): 11 AM-3 PM
    • Meet 40+ local authors covering a range of genres and reading levels!
  • Children’s Story Times (Library Theatre) 
    • 10:15-10:45 AM: Linda Hansen, Otto the Otter
    • 10:50-11:20 AM: Ana Siquiera, Vera La Valiente (Bilingual English-Spanish)
  • Writing Workshops: 11 AM-12 PM
    • Kelly Coon - “I Wrote a Book…Now What?” 
    • Roy Peter Clark - "Finding Your Authentic Voice: How to Write the Story that Only You Can Write" 
  • Children's Comics Workshop: 1 PM-2 PM
    • Mike Maihack - "With Great Comics...Comes Great Responsibility!"
  • ALL DAY (Library Courtyard): (10 AM-3 PM)
    • Scavenger Hunt
    • Food Trucks
      • The Charlotte Bean Coffee Co.
      • Grandmoms Tacos & Burgers
    • Community Partner Booths
      • Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties
      • Tampa Bay History Center
      • West Pasco Historical Society
    • Bookish Vendors
      • Small Town Stories
      • Steamy Lit
      • Gilded Page
      • Bookish and Bonita
      • Cuddle Up and Read Everyday
      • Novel in the Neighborhood 
    • Outdoor Games

Author Lineup:

Mike Maihack
Roy Peter Clark
Madeline Martin
Elise Kova
Christina Farley
Kelly Coon

Amy Christine Parker 
Michael Breen
Ana Siqueira
Linda Hansen
Linda Smock
Gayle Clark
Maria Ingrande Mora
Brittany Ranew
JC Gatlin
Ligia Cushman
David Crosby
Brandy Grillo
Jacqueline Sullivan Wyco
Kelli Stuart
Sandie Will
Austin Valenzuela
J.C. Kato
Sandra Gurvis
Tanja Porter
Stephen Wise
M.J. Fox
Dakota Boyer
Andra Larkin
Chelsea Giovinco
Nicole Eglinger 
John York
Chris Kneer
Heather Silvio
D.W. Powell
Kristen Grafton
Victoria Dym
Celeste Fenton
Kathleen Small
Alicia Hansen
Charlotte Clemente
Dr. Leggie L. Boone
Irka Kmiec-Janis
Kristin Wollett 

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Family | Early Literacy | Children | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Storytime & Early Literacy | Performance | Crafts | Community Partner Events | 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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Mon, Apr 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Wed, Apr 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Apr 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 11 10:00AM 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

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ClayWorks Pottery for Beginners - for Adults
Fri, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:55pm
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.
Registration is now closed
How to Create Comics - with Mike Maihack
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Heron Room
Creating comics takes a lot of hard work but they can also be a lot of fun! Mike Maihack shares... more
Creating comics takes a lot of hard work but they can also be a lot of fun! Mike Maihack shares how he went from posting free comics online to a professional career as an author/cartoonist!
Nerd Lounge - Lets Try: Taking care of Plants!
Mon, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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, STEM and more!
ClayWorks Advanced Class - Alternative Decoration Techniques
Wed, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crane Room
Learn more about ceramic decoration techniques as well as attempt ambitious projects in our... more
Learn more about ceramic decoration techniques as well as attempt ambitious projects in our Advanced Class.
Registration is now closed
Open Craft Studio
Thu, Apr 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+.
Sewing for Beginners - Fabric Basket
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a fabric basket! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults.... more
Join us as we make a fabric basket! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
This event is full
Sewing for Beginners - Fabric Basket
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a fabric basket! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults.... more
Join us as we make a fabric basket! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
This event is full
Museum+Art Homeschool Hour - Art Safari: The Language of Color
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
Join the Imagine Museum on a journey to learn more about color and get to make a window... more
Join the Imagine Museum on a journey to learn more about color and get to make a window color-catcher craft to take home! *For ages 5-7
Easy Cherry Blossom Painting - Cherry Blossom Painting
Wed, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Heron Room
Cherry Blossom Painting
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Homeschool Sewing for Beginners - Fabric basket
Fri, Apr 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a fabric basket! All materials will be provided. For homeschool students ages... more
Join us as we make a fabric basket! All materials will be provided. For homeschool students ages 9+. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Friday, April 10 2026 at 10:00am
Kids Open Studio Painting Session 1
Sat, Apr 25, 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, April 11 2026 at 10:00am
Kids Open Studio Painting Session 2
Sat, Apr 25, 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, April 11 2026 at 11:00am
ClayWorks Intermediate Pottery - for Adults
Fri, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:55pm
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.
Registration opens Friday, April 17 2026 at 10:00am
ClayWorks Pottery for Beginners - for Adults
Sun, May 03, 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.
Registration opens Sunday, April 19 2026 at 10:00am
ClayWorks Pottery for Beginners - for Kids
Mon, May 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2026 at 10:00am
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 22 2026 at 10:00am
ClayWorks Open Studio - for Adults
Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crane Room
Join us and create your own custom ceramic item.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 22 2026 at 10:00am
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
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 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
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, Dungeons & Dragons and more!
Museum + Art Homeschool Hour - Cellphone Camera Basics for Kids
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
Learn how to use your phone camera with confidence with the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts!... more
Learn how to use your phone camera with confidence with the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts! Understand simple camera buttons, explore the basics of focus, and practice fun photography tips.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 10:00am
Museum + Art Homeschool Hour - Make a Crown fit for a King or Queen!
Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
Based on Abraham Rattner's masterwork "Clowns and Kings", students will decorate their own... more
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 10:00am
Abstract Watercolor Pet Portrait - Watercolor Painting
Wed, May 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Egret Room
Paint your pet in this abstract watercolor painting class.
Homeschool Sewing for Beginners - Tablet/Book Cover
Fri, May 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a tablet/book cover! All materials will be provided. For homeschool students... more
Join us as we make a tablet/book cover! All materials will be provided. For homeschool students ages 9+. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
Registration opens Friday, May 15 2026 at 10:00am
Kids Open Studio Painting Session 1
Sat, May 30, 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, May 16 2026 at 10:00am
Sewing for Beginners - Tablet/Book Cover
Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a tablet/book cover! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including... more
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 2
Sat, May 30, 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, May 16 2026 at 11:00am
Sewing for Beginners - Tablet/Book Cover
Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a tablet/book cover! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including... more
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
Egret 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
Kids Open Studio Painting Session 2
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Egret 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
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