Calling all kids! Stop by the library for some Lego building fun! We encourage you to bring a friend or family member. During the program, you'll be able to use our Lego building blocks to create your very own masterpiece.
Important notice: This program is for children (6+).
Sharpen your pottery skills with our intermediate course! Join us from 2pm-4pm. Participants will learn more advanced techniques on the wheel. Safety and Liability waiver and Makerspace Playbook must be completed prior. Ages 16+ welcome. Participants will return two weeks later, on July 20th at 2pm to glaze their pieces.
Participants in this class MUST have taken a previous Pottery for Beginners class or have contacted the library for an exception.
*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.
Baby Bookworms is a perfect way to introduce your littlest ones to the joys of books, rhymes and music. Join us as we sing, clap, wiggle and bounce together in this fun and interactive lap sit program!
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.
Part 2 of the class on Monday, July 15th at 2pm will be for glazing 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.
Join us for a delightful journey through stories, songs, and imagination! Our Little Explorers Story Time is designed especially for curious little adventurers aged 1 to 3 and their caregivers.
In this Computer Basics course, participants will learn various topics and skills on using computers and different technologies. This class will focus on the following:
How to shop online easily and complete safe and secure transactions
Advice on how to safely shop online to protect your personal information
Basics of online cart functions like carts, categories, sales, finding contact information and return policies, etc.
Need help with something specific? Make a tech appointment by sending an email to jarchbold@pascolibraries.org.
Join us as we make a sunglasses case! 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.
Waivers are available before class starts to fill out.
Join us at this summer reading program, and experience awe-inspiring experiments, mind-boggling demonstrations, and hands-on activities that make learning science an absolute blast!
Important Notice:This program has a 200 person capacity. Tickets will be given out at the door prior to event for persons present, on a first come first serve basis.
Join us as we make a sunglasses case! 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.
Waivers are available before class starts to fill out.
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. Participants will return two weeks later, on July 24th at 5pm to glaze their pieces.
*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.
This fun-filled storytime is intended for children (ages 3-5) along with their caregiver. During storytime, they will enjoy stories, songs, and assorted activities.
Important Notice: This storytime is limited to 20 children. Upon arrival, please stop at the Service Desk to pick up a yellow ticket in order to attend. Tickets will be available on the day of on a first come, first serve basis. Children must be present to obtain a ticket.
Do you have a cosplay you're stuck on? Do you have a cosplay you want to make but don't know where to start? Or simply want to discover what cosplay is about? Come hang out with Maria, she's a seasoned cosplayer, who can teach you the ropes, from sewing a costume, to making accessories and putting on makeup! Come learn and be part of the vibrant cosplay community in Florida. For ages 7 and up.
Important Notice:
*We have a limited amount of sewing machines, so not everyone will have one to themselves.
*We have limited amount of fabric so we can`t guarantee we will have the specific fabric you need, so come prepared.
If you have a costume you're already working on, bring it with you.
If you have your own sewing materials ready (example, fabric), please bring them with you.
If you want to learn how to do makeup, please bring your own makeup and brushes.
If you don't know where to start, or have not started yet, that's okay, we will guide you just please bring reference pictures of your character.
If you have any questions about what you can bring, or anything at all, please contact Miss Maria PRIOR to the event.
Looking for more great books? Not sure what to read next? Join us for a night of book tasting and discover a new favorite story!
What is a book tasting? Attendees will sample different kinds of books from a special "book menu". Each course will allow participants to choose a type of story they would like to "taste" for a chance to read an excerpt or share with others at the table. At the end of the program any books can be checked out to enjoy. This will be an opportunity to try new genres, discuss different picks, and perhaps try a book you normally wouldn't choose for yourself!
Join the Friends of the Starkey Ranch Library for "Coffee with Friends." This is an event for both old & new friends, and will provide a chance to share ideas, ask questions, learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities & each other!
Join us for an afternoon classic adventure! We'll be watching 80's fantasy flick "The Princess Bride".
While this movie is rated PG, it has scenes that younger audiences might find scary. We encourage patrons ages 10 and under be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Baby Bookworms is a perfect way to introduce your littlest ones to the joys of books, rhymes and music. Join us as we sing, clap, wiggle and bounce together in this fun and interactive lap sit program!
Join us for a delightful journey through stories, songs, and imagination! Our Little Explorers Story Time is designed especially for curious little adventurers aged 1 to 3 and their caregivers.
First they're big and then they're small - that's the magic of Shrinky Dinks. Tweens and teens, join us for this hands-on program where you'll have the opportunity to design a pair of custom earrings before watching them go from life size to bite size.
Important note: This programs is for tweens and teens (12+), while supplies last.
Bananas are some of the most popular fruits in the world. Learn about growing bananas and other tropical fruits in your backyard. The presentation will cover climate zones and growing zones, tropical fruit horticulture, origins, and morphology of the banana plant and how to create the best conditions for bananas in Pasco County.
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.
Join us for a special storytime with Gunner from the "Gunner Goes" series! Settle in with author Karl Riemsensperger for a story featuring the star rescue dog himself while learning about local animal rescues and adoptions. We will also have a DIY activity where attendees can help make dog tug toys for Pasco Animal Services.
Important Notice:This program has a 200 person capacity. Tickets will be given out at the door prior to event for persons present, on a first come first serve basis.
This fun-filled storytime is intended for children (ages 3-5) along with their caregiver. During storytime, they will enjoy stories, songs, and assorted activities.
Important Notice: This storytime is limited to 20 children. Upon arrival, please stop at the Service Desk to pick up a yellow ticket in order to attend. Tickets will be available on the day of on a first come, first serve basis. Children must be present to obtain a ticket.
There are currently over 1,000 children in Pasco County in the foster care system. Hundreds of these abused, neglected and abandoned children are still waiting for someone to be their voice. YOU can make a lifelong difference for a child by becoming a Guardian ad Litem. We invite you to attend an information session at the Starkey Ranch TLC to learn more about how you can help.
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