Next Chapter: Typhoon Texas Passes, Mini Golf, and a Library Full of Stories! 

Your next great memory starts here—make it unforgettable. It all begins with the Reading Challenge on May 24 and Summer Adventure kickoff fun on May 31!

A Note from Belle 💙

Hi friends,

The sun is shining, the books are stacking, and the excitement is building—summer is here, and it’s time for a new chapter of adventure!

At the Cedar Park Public Library Foundation, we believe every great summer begins with a great story. That’s why our Summer Adventure & Reading Challenge is bigger, brighter, and more interactive than ever. With live music, dance, LEGO builds, MakerSpace art, mini golf, and reading rewards for all ages—there’s something magical waiting for everyone.

In just six months, our new Library has welcomed over 330,000 visitors—more than an entire year at our previous location! With over 100 programs each month—and ramping up to 200 during the Summer Adventure—it’s buzzing with energy, curiosity, and connection. This is living proof that our new Library is making a powerful impact in our Central Texas community.

As you flip through this newsletter, we hope you’ll feel inspired—not just to read, but to connect, create, and give back. This year, we’re looking to welcome 60 new Chapter Society members by the end of the year—just 10 each month—to help fuel literacy, connection, and lifelong learning across Cedar Park. 

Whether you’re joining a program, donating a book, or becoming a monthly donor, every action helps write the story of a stronger, more connected community. 

Let’s make this our best summer yet—one page, one program at a time. Explore the full Summer Adventure calendar and see what’s coming up!

Happy reading (and adventuring!),

Belle

P.S. Want to catch up on what you’ve missed? Read past newsletters here.

🌞 Summer Adventure & Reading Challenge!
Dance, Music, LEGO, Mini Golf—and something for every age.

Two ways to explore. Thousands of stories to discover—all summer long.

📚 Reading Challenge (May 24–Aug 9)
Kids, teens, and adults can track their reading, win prizes, and dive into books all summer. (Full Access library card required.)

🎨 Summer Adventure (May 31–July 26)
Live music, dancing, art, LEGO builds, mini golf, and more—hands-on events for every age. (No library card needed. Some events require registration.)

It’s our biggest summer yet—and you won’t want to miss a page or a program.

📍 Meet Us at the Library – June 14!

Shine bright with us in the Library Lobby from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

We’re celebrating summer with a fun giveaway — free sunglasses while supplies last! Stop by, say hello, and snap a sunny selfie.

Be the reason someone falls in love with reading — every month.

📍 Your monthly gift turns one chapter into a library of possibilities, funding books, bold programs, and imagination for all.

Give $25/month or more in May to be entered to win 4 one-day passes to Typhoon Texas — just in time for summer fun!

Got books you’ve loved? Let them inspire someone else.

📚 Your gently used donations power literacy through our Fall Book Sale and the in-library Foundation Bookstore — supporting beloved programs like Summer Reading and Books for Babies.

Drop by the Foundation Bookstore — just to the left when you walk into the Library.

Have books to give? Email us at friends@cedarparkbooks.org or bring them to the Library during open hours.

For nearly 40 years, David and Linda Starnes have called Cedar Park home—and now they're investing in its future through their generous support of the Cedar Park Public Library Foundation. From summer storytimes to community impact, their story is one of gratitude, legacy, and giving back.

With more visitors and programs than ever before, here’s how we’re keeping the Library welcoming and wonderful for everyone.

Be Kind

📢 As we prepare for a record-breaking summer, we ask everyone to 🐝 kind to fellow visitors and staff:

🐝 Leave close parking spaces for seniors and persons with mobility challenges.
🐝 Return your books to the outside RETURNS slot.
🐝 Be gentle with library furniture and equipment.
🐝 Eat meals in the lobby or courtyard.
🐝 Plan ahead and be patient when visiting the Library during our busy summer season.

Please be prepared for long lines and traffic congestion. Weekdays may be less crowded than weekends.

🐾 Belle says: “The more kindness we share, the better the story becomes.”

In 2025, the Foundation is focused on three key goals:
📖 Expanding programs like Books for Babies and Summer Adventure
📚 Growing collections with books and hands-on learning tools
🌟 Bringing library access to more people through community outreach

We’re aiming for 60 new monthly donors by year’s end — that’s just 10 each month — to help fuel literacy, connection, and lifelong learning across Cedar Park.

Your gift helps the Library do more — for more people, in more powerful ways.

“Everything you need for a better future and success has already been written. And guess what? All you have to do is go to the library.”

— Jim Rohn