Opening weekend for the Round Rock Public Library drew over 11,000 visitors, according to Library Director Michelle Cervantes.
The city held a grand opening Jan. 28 of the new library located at 200 E. Liberty Ave. Here are some stats about the opening weekend of the new facility:
- The grand opening event drew 7,403 visitors.
- The library issued 717 new library cards.
- Patrons checked out 4,258 items checked out.
- More than 3,700 visitors came Jan. 29 to see the $37.4 million library.
The new structure, which was partially funded through the 2013 bond election, features:
- conference and classroom space;
- outdoor amenities, including a Discovery Garden and labyrinth;
- a new home for Rocksssanne, the library pet python;
- quiet study spaces;
- children's story time rooms; and
- a public courtyard.
The new library was designed by PGAL and took just over 19 months to construct. A new programming calendar including library events and groups will be released in March, Cervantes told Community Impact.
