The Next Chapter:
Library Highlights and Exciting News

Happy New Year! We’re excited to welcome all the new members who have joined the Cedar Park Public Library family. It’s wonderful to have you with us as we work together to enhance our library and better serve Cedar Park. 

We’re also thrilled to introduce Kristen Huguley as the new Executive Director of the Cedar Park Public Library Foundation! Kristen, who successfully led our Imagine the Possibilities enhancement campaign, is stepping into this role to help us grow alongside the new library and continue with our mission to amplify the library’s impact on our community for generations to come.

Looking back, 2024 was a monumental year for the library, capped off with the long-awaited relocation to its stunning new home in the Bell District. Not only did the library’s size nearly double—from 25,000 to 47,000 square feet—but so did its usage, with more patrons, higher program attendance, and greater demand for all of our new facilities. This milestone marks the beginning of even greater opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together as a community. Together, we can shape the next chapter of our library’s future—stay tuned for more details about The Chapter Society, launching soon!

In this newsletter, you’ll find highlights from the library’s recent impact, updates on the Foundation’s work, and a preview of exciting events coming soon. Thank you for your continued support as we look ahead to another impactful year! Be sure to check back each month for more updates and ways to get involved! 

Warm regards,

The Cedar Park Public Library Foundation

Our Noon Year’s Eve Celebration drew an incredible crowd of over

1,300 attendees, ringing in 2025 with excitement and joy.

Since opening our doors on November 1st, the new Cedar Park Public Library has quickly become a hub of activity, learning, and connection for the community.

In just two months, here’s what we’ve accomplished together:

• 127,021 Visitors explored our new space in November and December—a 350% increase compared to previous usage at the old library in November alone.

  • November Highlights: 75,443 visitors, as many in one month as we previously saw during our entire summer reading season (June–August).
  • Daily Average (November): 2,800 visitors per day, 2.3x as busy as a peak summer day at the old library.
  • December Highlights: 51,578 visitors, 230% more than prior Decembers.

• 89,300 Items Checked Out and 81,026 Items Checked In, keeping resources moving and readers engaged.

• 5,222 New Library Cards Issued, welcoming thousands of new members to our library family.

• 1,582 Collaboration Room Reservations, giving people space to work, study, and create.

• 79 Events Held, with a total of 4,136 attendees, fostering connection and engagement.

This level of activity reflects the library’s vital role in Cedar Park. Whether it’s through borrowing books, attending events, or using the new collaboration spaces, the library is empowering our community to thrive.

Your ongoing support will ensure this level of impact continues to grow in 2025 and beyond.

To build on our incredible momentum from 2024, we’re focusing on three key areas in 2025 to ensure we continue serving our growing community:

Thanks to your support, these efforts will thrive, bringing meaningful opportunities to everyone in the Cedar Park community.

We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of The Chapter Society, a new membership program bringing our community together to support the Cedar Park Public Library!

Becoming a member means shaping the future of our library through small, recurring gifts that fuel lifelong opportunities for learning, connection, and growth. Membership starts at just $10 a month, making it easy for everyone to play a part.  As a Chapter Society member, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits as a thank-you for your vital support and generosity.

Stay tuned—full details will be revealed in February! Together, we’ll write the next chapter for our library and our community.

At a recent Cedar Park City Council meeting, the Cedar Park Public Library Foundation proudly presented a $500,000 check to the Cedar Park Public Library. These funds—raised through the Imagine the Possibilities enhancement campaign—are already helping transform the new library into a hub of innovation, lifelong learning, and community connection.

To date, we’ve reached 70% of our $1.5 million goal, thanks to the generosity of our community. These contributions are funding:

• Expanded Book Collections to ensure quick access to in-demand titles for all ages.
• Cutting-Edge Technology like public computers, laptop lending, and STEM kits.
• Inspiring Spaces and Artwork to create a welcoming environment for creativity and connection.

If you’re interested, we still have Limited Naming Opportunities Available.

Come visit us at the Texas Farmers Market on Saturday, February 8th, and look for the blue Library Van! Explore the market, meet library staff, and discover more about our upcoming programs and services.

Location: Texas Farmers Market, 200 S Bell Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025

We can’t wait to see you there—mark your calendar and stop by to say hello! Start the new year by connecting with the library in a fun and vibrant community setting.

Your Cedar Park Public Library is proud to be a thriving space for our community to learn, connect, and grow together.