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Quilt Show: West Pasco Quilters Guild
Monday, April 22, 2024
Monday, June 03, 2024
On view from 4/22 -- 6/3: Handmade quilts from members of the West Pasco Quilters Guild! Enjoy a range of subject matter, styles, and colors, all handmade from fabric. "Meet the artists" reception to follow on Thursday, 5/23 from 5:30-7:30pm. All ages welcome! Refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Starkey Ranch Library.
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Full STEAM Ahead: Popsicle Stick Catapult
Friday, April 26, 2024
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
This children's program was designed to help children explore the different elements of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). During this program, they'll be given the opportunity to learn a variety of new things while participating in a fun activity.
Important Notice: This program is for children, ages 7-12. Registration is required. Please register each child in attendance separately. All materials will be provided.
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Sewing for Beginners: Book Sleeve
Saturday, April 27, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us as we make a book sleeve! All materials will be provided. Beginning sewers will practice using pins, sewing on a machine, ironing, and more. This class is for ages 9 years and older (including adults). A signed safety waiver and close-toed shoes are required for participation in this program. Bringing your own machine and/or fabric must be approved by the instructor ahead of time. (see email below for contact information)
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Waivers are available before class starts to fill out.
Tween Open Studio
Monday, April 29, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tweens in grades 4-7 join us for Open Studio! Drop in and get creative with your peers.
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This program will be mostly self guided.
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Kid Korner: Lei Day Leis
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Discover yourself in Kid Korner! During this program, the library encourages our young patrons to try new things, make friends, and challenge themselves. For this Kid Korner, we'll recognize Lei Day (May 1st) by learning a brief history and creating our very own leis.
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Important Notice: This program is for children between the ages of 6-12. When registering, please sign up each child that will be in attendance separately.
Tissue Paper Flower Bouquet
Thursday, May 02, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us at this craft program and make some DIY tissue paper flowers to keep for yourself or give as a gift to a loved one! Ages 8 and up.
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Kids Lego Open Build
Saturday, May 04, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Drop in for some Lego building fun! Bring a friend or family member. Use our Lego building blocks to create your own masterpiece. For ages 6+
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Teen Time: May the 4th Be With You
Saturday, May 04, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Calling all teens! Do you love a certain galaxy spanning, light saber swinging, adventure-fueled movie franchise? If so, join us for this hour of fun. There'll be trivia, crafts, and a Lego or two (But who's counting?).
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Important notice: This program is for teens. 13+
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"My Grownup and Me" Mug Decorating
Monday, May 06, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for a chance to "paint" a premade mug together with your child! All supplies are provided, and registration is required. A signed Pasco County Libraries Safety Waiver is required for participation and can be filled out the day of the class.
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*Registrant name must match the name given when class attendance is taken, as well as the name signed on our Safety Waiver. Registrants with duplicate information (ie. email or phone number) may be cancelled at Branch Manager's discretion.
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Pottery for Beginners for Teen/Tweens
Tuesday, May 07, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tweens and teens! Join us for a pottery class, where we will be learning how to throw on the wheel. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided and registration is required. This class is open for ages 9 to 15.
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Part 2 of the class will be on Tuesday, May 21st at 3pm. This is to glaze your piece.
Participants must be able to attend both classes. Participants must also have a safety waiver signed by a parent or guardian before the class. Closed toe shoes must be worn to participate.
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Relaxation and Expressive Art
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for a monthly class that will include relaxation meditations followed by intriguing art activities designed to inspire personal expression and exploration. Maybe even learn something new about YOU! Led by a mental health professional.
Note: No artistic talent required!
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Ceramics Open Studio
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for our ceramics open studio hours! Time in the studio is by registration only, and access to the pottery wheels is first come, first served. Prior ceramics experience is highly recommended. This is an open studio, so no instruction will be given. Safety and Liability waiver and Makerspace Playbook must be completed prior to starting. Ages 16+ welcome.
*Registrant name must match the name given when class attendance is taken, as well as the name signed on our Safety Waiver. Registrants with duplicate information (ie. email or phone number) may be cancelled at Branch Manager's discretion.
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Introduction to Gelli Printing
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Gelli printing is a relatively new form of mono printing that uses flexible printing plates to create textures and layers of color. Attendees will learn the basics of gelli printing and will experiment with various techniques.
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DIY Painted Birdhouse
Thursday, May 09, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Paint your own wooden birdhouse! All supplies will be provided. This program is for adults.
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Registration begins 4/27/2024 at 10:00 AM
Pottery for Beginners (Adults)
Saturday, May 11, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Learn the basics of throwing pottery on a wheel! Join us from 2pm-4pm. Participants will learn the basics of creating forms on a pottery wheel. Safety and Liability waiver and Makerspace Playbook must be completed prior. Ages 16+ welcome. No experience required. Participants will return two weeks later, on May 25th, to glaze their pieces.
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We will only be accepting registrations from people who have not had the chance to participate in any of our Pottery or Ceramics programs in the last year.
*Registrant name must match the name given when class attendance is taken, as well as the name signed on our Safety Waiver. Registrants with duplicate information (ie. email or phone number) may be cancelled at Branch Manager's discretion.
Registration begins 5/2/2024 at 10:00 AM
Painting Open Studio
Thursday, May 16, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for monthly open painting! Choose from rocks, canvas, paper, or bring your own materials or project to paint. This program is for adults.
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Registration begins 5/1/2024 at 8:00 AM
Asian Culture Club: Sumi-e, Japanese ink Art wall scroll DIY
Monday, May 20, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Asian Culture Club,
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We will be learning about the ancient art of Japanese ink art called Sumi-e, as well as learning the history of the Japanese language.
For a project we will be making a Sumi-e style wall scroll with your name written in Katakana, you can hang up!
Age requirements:
Tweens 8 years -12 years
Teens 13 years - 18 years
Registration begins 5/11/2024 at 10:00 AM
Sewing for Beginners: Mini Snap Pouch
Saturday, May 25, 2024
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us as we make a mini snap pouch! All materials will be provided. Beginning sewers will practice using pins, sewing on a machine, ironing, and more. This class is for ages 9 years and older (including adults). A signed safety waiver and close-toed shoes are required for participation in this program.
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Waivers are available before class starts to fill out.