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Thu, Jan 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
Heron Room
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun activities. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.... more
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun activities. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For ages 3 to 5 years and their caregiver(s).

Thu, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Egret Room
Unleash your creativity at our Adult Open Craft Studio! Paint, sew, or explore fiber arts with our supplies and... 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+.

Fri, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
This workshop focuses on reading and understanding nutrition labels line-by-line with explanation of all the label... more
This workshop focuses on reading and understanding nutrition labels line-by-line with explanation of all the label components and how they can affect your health.

Fri, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Egret Room
Learn How To Draw step-by-step with a different theme each month!

Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Courtyard
Explore Art History with the Museum of Archaeology, Paleontology and Science.

Sat, Jan 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Theatre
Come on out and join us for Simply Tina!

Mon, Jan 19, All day
Starkey Ranch Library is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Cancelled
Mon, Jan 19, 10:15am - 10:50am
Baby Storytime is a perfect way to introduce your littlest ones to the joys of books.

Cancelled
Mon, Jan 19, 11:10am - 11:40am
Baby Storytime is a perfect way to introduce your littlest ones to the joys of books.

Tue, Jan 20, 10:10am - 10:40am
Heron Room
Storytime for ages 1 and up and their caregivers

Tue, Jan 20, 10:50am - 11:20am
Heron Room
Storytime for toddlers ages 1-3 and their caregiver.

Tue, Jan 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
Storytime for toddlers ages 1-3 and their caregiver.

Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Egret Room
Calling all adventurers!! Join us in our new Dungeons and Dragons Club! New and experience adventurers are welcome! This... more
Calling all adventurers!! Join us in our new Dungeons and Dragons Club! New and experience adventurers are welcome! This club is for tweens and teens.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Heron Room
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun activities. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.... more
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun activities. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For ages 3 to 5 years and their caregiver(s).

Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Heron Room
Chess Club for tweens and teens (ages 9-18)

Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a heating pad! All materials will be provided. For homeschool students ages 9+. Close toed shoes and... more
Join us as we make a heating pad! All materials will be provided. For homeschool students ages 9+. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
This event is full

Fri, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Heron Room
Join Ms. Tina and the Friends in making cards for our Friends of the Library Stroll Buys to directly benefit the library.... more
Join Ms. Tina and the Friends in making cards for our Friends of the Library Stroll Buys to directly benefit the library. All supplies will be available for making cards of different occasions!

Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Courtyard,Theatre
Explore Art History with the Museum of Archaeology, Paleontology and Science.

Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a heating pad! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety... more
Join us as we make a heating pad! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
This event is full

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Egret Room
Join us as we make a heating pad! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety... more
Join us as we make a heating pad! All materials will be provided. Ages 9+ including adults. Close toed shoes and safety waiver required.
This event is full

Sat, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Heron Room
Join trained tutors to improve your English skills through casual conversation in a comfortable environment. All supplies... more
Join trained tutors to improve your English skills through casual conversation in a comfortable environment. All supplies and learning materials will be provided. No registration required. Ages 18+.

Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Egret Room
Come join us to discuss "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah.

Mon, Jan 26, 10:15am - 10:50am
Heron Room
Baby Storytime is a perfect way to introduce your littlest ones to the joys of books.

Mon, Jan 26, 11:10am - 11:40am
Heron Room
Baby Storytime is a perfect way to introduce your littlest ones to the joys of books.

Tue, Jan 27, 10:10am - 10:40am
Heron Room
Storytime for ages 1 and up and their caregivers

Tue, Jan 27, 10:50am - 11:20am
Heron Room
Storytime for toddlers ages 1-3 and their caregiver.

Tue, Jan 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
Storytime for toddlers ages 1-3 and their caregiver.

Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
Join us for a morning of art education & art-making with the Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete! Learn about the ways artists... more
Join us for a morning of art education & art-making with the Museum of Fine Arts St. Pete! Learn about the ways artists have created landscape paintings throughout history, then try making your own!

Wed, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Egret Room
Create your own vibrant and relevant assemblage art with non-traditional materials.

Thu, Jan 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
Heron Room
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun activities. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.... more
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun activities. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For ages 3 to 5 years and their caregiver(s).

Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Heron Room
Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild! Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, January 17 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
Come join us for Kids Open Studio where creativity and imaginations are encouraged to run wild! Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, January 17 2026 at 11:00am

Sat, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Heron Room
Join trained tutors to improve your English skills through casual conversation in a comfortable environment. All supplies... more
Join trained tutors to improve your English skills through casual conversation in a comfortable environment. All supplies and learning materials will be provided. No registration required. Ages 18+.

Mon, Feb 02, 10:15am - 10:50am
Heron Room
Baby Storytime is a perfect way to introduce your littlest ones to the joys of books.

Mon, Feb 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Egret Room
Come chat and mingle with the Starkey Ranch Friends!

Mon, Feb 02, 11:10am - 11:40am
Heron Room
Baby Storytime is a perfect way to introduce your littlest ones to the joys of books.

Mon, Feb 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Crane Room
Join us in making your own ceramic mug by hand!
Registration opens Monday, January 19 2026 at 10:00am

Tue, Feb 03, 10:10am - 10:40am
Heron Room
Storytime for ages 1 and up and their caregivers

Tue, Feb 03, 10:50am - 11:20am
Heron Room
Storytime for toddlers ages 1-3 and their caregiver.

Tue, Feb 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
Storytime for toddlers ages 1-3 and their caregiver.

Tue, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Egret Room
Calling all adventurers!! Join us in our new Dungeons and Dragons Club! New and experience adventurers are welcome! This... more
Calling all adventurers!! Join us in our new Dungeons and Dragons Club! New and experience adventurers are welcome! This club is for tweens and teens.

Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
Learn to use your iPhone camera to capture professional-quality photos with ease while exploring essential photography... more
Learn to use your iPhone camera to capture professional-quality photos with ease while exploring essential photography principles found in exhibits at The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts!
Registration opens Wednesday, January 21 2026 at 10:00am

Thu, Feb 05, 10:15am - 11:00am
Heron Room
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun activities. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.... more
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun activities. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For ages 3 to 5 years and their caregiver(s).

Fri, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:55pm
Crane Room
Join us and create your own custom ceramic item.
Registration opens Friday, January 23 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
Come build at Open Lego Build! Legos provided for all ages!

Sat, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Heron Room
Join trained tutors to improve your English skills through casual conversation in a comfortable environment. All supplies... more
Join trained tutors to improve your English skills through casual conversation in a comfortable environment. All supplies and learning materials will be provided. No registration required. Ages 18+.

Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Egret Room
Join us at the next Board of Directors meeting! Whether you are an established member or just curious about the Friends,... more
Join us at the next Board of Directors meeting! Whether you are an established member or just curious about the Friends, all are welcome to attend.

Mon, Feb 09, 10:15am - 10:50am
Heron Room
Baby Storytime is a perfect way to introduce your littlest ones to the joys of books.

Mon, Feb 09, 11:10am - 11:40am
Heron Room
Baby Storytime is a perfect way to introduce your littlest ones to the joys of books.

Mon, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Heron Room
We invite tweens and teens to hang out and talk about all their nerdy pop culture favorites such as; video games,... 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!
Registration opens Monday, January 26 2026 at 10:00am

Mon, Feb 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Crane Room
Join us in making your own ceramic cup by hand!
Registration opens Monday, January 26 2026 at 10:00am

Tue, Feb 10, 10:10am - 10:40am
Heron Room
Storytime for ages 1 and up and their caregivers

Tue, Feb 10, 10:50am - 11:20am
Heron Room
Storytime for toddlers ages 1-3 and their caregiver.

Tue, Feb 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Heron Room
Storytime for toddlers ages 1-3 and their caregiver.

Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Heron Room
Join us on the mat to explore various gentle poses, breathwork and meditation that will help increase your flexibility,... more
Join us on the mat to explore various gentle poses, breathwork and meditation that will help increase your flexibility, strength, and balance and to connect to your inner self and decrease stress.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 28 2026 at 10:00am

Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Theatre
/ 2h 8m / PG-13 / Musical, Romance, Drama / Join us for an overdue screening and brief discussion of La La Land! Doors... more
/ 2h 8m / PG-13 / Musical, Romance, Drama / Join us for an overdue screening and brief discussion of La La Land! Doors open at 5:00. Concessions available courtesy of The Friends of The Library.

Wed, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Heron Room
Ready to gain some money skills? Before you know it, you'll be in charge of your own finances. This workshop outlines... more
Ready to gain some money skills? Before you know it, you'll be in charge of your own finances. This workshop outlines real-world skills to prepare you for financial independence for ages 13-18.

Thu, Feb 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Heron Room
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun activities. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.... more
Join us for stories, songs, and other fun activities. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For ages 3 to 5 years and their caregiver(s).

Thu, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Heron Room
Chess Club for tweens and teens (ages 9-18)

Thu, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Theatre
Celebrate stories of love with local romance authors! Sip mocktails, savor bites, enjoy live author readings, giveaways,... more
Celebrate stories of love with local romance authors! Sip mocktails, savor bites, enjoy live author readings, giveaways, and mingle with fellow book lovers for a night of fun! Ages 18+.

Rescheduled
Fri, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Friday, February 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
This workshop goes over the components of the My Plate [https://www.myplate.gov/], with focus on how it affects health... more
This workshop goes over the components of the My Plate [https://www.myplate.gov/], with focus on how it affects health and its' relation to your plate when dining out.

Fri, Feb 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Room
Join us in the Youth Room after school from 2:30-4:30 PM for a movie and crafts!

Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Theatre
Explore what makes chocolate from various Countries around the World taste differently.

Sat, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Heron Room
Join trained tutors to improve your English skills through casual conversation in a comfortable environment. All supplies... more
Join trained tutors to improve your English skills through casual conversation in a comfortable environment. All supplies and learning materials will be provided. No registration required. Ages 18+.