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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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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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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.
Abstract Watercolor Pet Portrait - Watercolor Painting
Wed, May 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Egret Room
Paint your pet in this abstract watercolor painting class.
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Open Craft Studio
Thu, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Egret Room
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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+.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Sewing for Beginners - Tablet/Book Cover
Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egret Room
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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.
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ClayWorks Pottery for Beginners - for Kids
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
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ClayWorks Handbuilding for Beginners - for Kids
Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Crane Room
Come in to learn how to make things with clay by hand!
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ClayWorks Open Studio - for Adults
Wed, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crane Room
Join us and create your own custom ceramic item.
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ClayWorks Handmade Firework Decor - for Adults
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Crane Room
Join us in making your own tray, complete with firework motif!
Registration opens Thursday, May 28 2026 at 10:00am
ClayWorks Pottery for Beginners - for Adults
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.
Registration opens Sunday, May 31 2026 at 10:00am
ClayWorks Toy Making - for Kids
Mon, Jun 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Join us in making your own toy out of "Magic Clay"!
ClayWorks Intermediate Pottery - for Adults
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
Sewing for Beginners - Bowl Cover
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
Sewing for Beginners - Bowl Cover
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
Easy Cherry Blossom Painting
Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Heron Room
Cherry Blossom Painting
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 5:00pm
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Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
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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
Kids Open Studio Painting Session 1
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Heron Room
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Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild! Registration required.
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Kids Open Studio Painting Session 2
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
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Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild! Registration required.
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ClayWorks Summertime Glaze Craze - for Adults
Wed, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Crane Room
Register for the opportunity to glaze a premade piece of pottery.
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ClayWorks Summertime Glaze Craze
Fri, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Crane Room
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Registration opens Friday, June 26 2026 at 10:00am
ClayWorks Handmade Turtle Sculptures - for Adults
Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Crane Room
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Registration opens Saturday, June 27 2026 at 10:00am
ClayWorks Summertime Glaze Craze
Sun, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Crane Room
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Registration opens Friday, June 26 2026 at 10:00am
Nerd Lounge - End of Summer DIY Tie Dye Shirt Party
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
ClayWorks Summertime Glaze Craze
Mon, Jul 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Crane Room
Register for the opportunity to glaze a premade piece of pottery.
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Run Away with Circus History - A History of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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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.
Sewing for Beginners - Zipper Pouch
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.
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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.
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Egret Room
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Patriotic Fused Glass Project
Thu, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Heron Room
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Tampa Theatre's Big Picture: Little Women
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ClayWorks Intermediate Pottery - Throwdown Competition
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Crane Room
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ClayWorks Intermediate Pottery - Throwdown Competition Session 2
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Crane Room
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