# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Family of Readers: Celebrate Libraries with Rob Sanders - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: One sunny day at the local library, a family of readers rushed in the front door. To read and enjoy. To search and explore.About this EventLet us know we will see you there. Please RSVP HERE!Our friend and local author Rob Sanders is heading back to the bookstore for a celebration of his latest children's picture book, A Family of Readers, and its inspiration: LIBRARIES!A Family of Readers celebrates the library as a vibrant community hub where every visitor—young and old—can explore, learn, and connect.This event is open to everyone, but we would love to see all of our librarian friends especially!More about A Family of ReadersAt first, the family members choose their favorite books and begin to read and read and read. But soon, Dad is distracted by a group of chefs who are working together to master bread making, Mom finds a group of auto mechanics who can help her solve her dilemma with the family car, and the older sister and brother have their heads in the clouds and their eyes on the stars as they join their friends.But the youngest family member continues to be absorbed in his book and reads and reads and reads. The family members discover that the library has something for everyone—including friendship, camaraderie, opportunities to learn, and—of course—books!As increasing book bans threaten access, this story invites families to embrace libraries as powerful, welcoming spaces for learning and community. Young readers are encouraged to explore, discover, and celebrate all libraries have to offer.Rob Sanders is a teacher who writes and a writer who teaches. Rob’s nonfiction books continue to break new ground, including the first picture books about the Pride Flag, the Stonewall Uprising, a transgender Civil War soldier, a gay presidential candidate, and the first gay marriage in America. His work also continues to introduce readers to heroes of the LGBTQIA+ community—from Harvey Milk to Gilbert Baker, from Cleve Jones to Bayard Rustin, and more. 2024 releases include Rob’s first nonfiction poetry collection—Queer and Fearless: Poems Celebrating the Lives of LGBTQ Heroes and two fiction picture books—Between You and Me and We Are a Class!. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-petersburg/a-family-of-readers-celebrate-libraries-with-rob-sanders/100001980665794710 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, food-drinks, cooking, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Tombolo Books - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: St. Petersburg - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Tombolo Books - **lat**: 27.7703894 - **long**: -82.662684 - **full address**: Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Avenue South, St. Petersburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Family of Readers: Celebrate Libraries with Rob Sanders - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0a59f9fd5fc31264e0bdee7fff00aee31a622d85d6a11edba1cbedc251b2c5d0-rimg-w1200-h571-dceed5da-gmir.jpg?v=1772271246 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Family of Readers: Celebrate Libraries with Rob Sanders being held? - **A:** A Family of Readers: Celebrate Libraries with Rob Sanders takes place on Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Avenue South, St. Petersburg, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Family of Readers: Celebrate Libraries with Rob Sanders? - **A:** A Family of Readers: Celebrate Libraries with Rob Sanders is organized by Tombolo Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Family of Readers: Celebrate Libraries with Rob Sanders is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St. Petersburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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