Event Details
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.
This is a free event open to the public. No registration required. Additional parking available in Starkey Ranch K8 parking lot.
Agenda:
- Local Author book Expo 10am-2pm (Starkey Ranch K-8 gym)
- Keynote speaker Jarod Rosello 10:30am - (Theatre)
- Writing Workshops/Panels/Activities for all ages
- 11:30 - 12:15
- Children's Drawing Workshop: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Story Time Room)
- Author Talk - Joshua Pearson (Heron)
- Young Writers Workshop: Plot Like a Pro! with Amy Christine Parker (Egret)
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy Panel: "Our World and Beyond - Voices of Imagination" (Theatre)
- 11:45 & 12:30:
- 1:00 - 1:45
- Kids Korner: Read-a-Loud with Karl and Gunner (Courtyard)
- Author Talk: Kelly Coon (Heron)
- Young Writers Workshop: YA on the Bay (Egret)
- Children's Author Panel: Stories to Spark Imagination (Theatre)
- Friends of the Library Book/Craft Sale (Courtyard behind library - in between school and library buildings - exit Children's Room through back entrance)
Event Type(s): Books & Authors, Book Sale, Writing
Age Group(s): Family, Early Literacy, Children, Tween, Teen, Adult, Senior
Jayde Archbold
(727) 815-7126
