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.

Join a Specialist from the Social Security Administration in the Egret room to learn more information about retirement, disability, Medicare, and supplemental security Income and benefits. There is no registration or appointment required.

Join us for our first Local Author Fest at Starkey Ranch Library! Browse books from local authors of all genres, attend a keynote speaker presentation, author panels, and workshops, or purchase gently used books our Friends of the Library book sale! This event is for all ages.

Presented by Pasco County Libraries 2024 Author Fest

Presented by Pasco County Libraries 2024 Author Fest

Learn how to draw the main character from the popular series, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"!

Presented by Pasco County Libraries 2024 Author Fest

Presented by Pasco County Libraries 2024 Author Fest

Do you have an idea for a children's book but don't know where to start? How do children's authors learn to capture that special spark of imagination? Join us for a session with published local authors Jen Arena (Pasco County's Storywalk feature "Acorn Was a Little Wild"),  Ana Siqueira ("Bella's Recipe for Success" and "If Your Babysitter is a Bruja") and Linda Hansen ("Otto the Otter") as they discuss the unique journey of writing stories that will last a lifetime.

Join author Karl Riemensberger and protagonist pup Gunner as they read through their Gunner Goes series, which are inspired by Gunner's rescue story!

Presented by Pasco County Libraries 2024 Author Fest

Celebrate 'Adopt a Shelter Pet Day' with us, and The Runaways Animal Rescue and adopt your new best friend! 

This program is for children ages 1 to 3 and includes stories, songs, and activities based on the foundations of early literacy - read, write, sing, talk, play. 

This program is for children ages 1 to 3 and includes stories, songs, and activities based on the foundations of early literacy - read, write, sing, talk, play. 

Sharpen your pottery skills with our intermediate course! Join us from 2pm-4pm. Participants will learn how to throw with marbled clay on the wheel. This class is a two day class. Participants will return the next day, April 24th at 6:00 pm, to learn how to trim their creations. 

Join us at the library and have fun playing board games such as Connect 4, Jenga, DogMan: The Hot Dog Card Game, Monopoly: Star Wars Edition, Monopoly: Meme Edition, Giant Spoons, Poetry for Neanderthals, Chess, Chutes and Ladders, The Game Called LIFE: Giant Edition, Twister, Sorry!, Sudoku, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cheese Touch Board Game, Uno, Guess Who?, Candyland and more! For kids and tweens, ages 7 and up. 

Join us to create your own accordion art book! We will use a variety of paints and collage materials to bring this accordion-style book to life. All materials are provided. Come get creative! This program is for adults.

 Based on Jennifer Louden's "The Woman's Comfort Book," this class covers a different Self Care topic each month. Activities will include relaxation meditations, journaling/writing exercises, discussion, and occasional art experiences. Led by a mental health professional.