The Cedar Park Public Library officially opened to residents in Nov. 2024, marking one year of operations last month. The building is a 47,000-square-foot structure that serves as the anchor of the Bell District, a mixed-use development, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

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In the past year, the library added 17,773 new books and materials to its shelves, according to the city’s social media. Since opening, the library has welcomed 655,785 visitors, a 143% increase from last year and the equivalent of 82 sold-out events at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park.

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The library offers specialized events, indoor and outdoor kids play areas, a makerspace, computers, internet access, meeting rooms, and multiple seating areas for visitors.


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The city also announced that the library received LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, which recognizes energy efficiency, design and construction according to a Facebook post from the City of Cedar Park.

LEED certification addresses multiple factors, including energy and water use and materials selection, according to the USGBC website.