The Next Chapter:  
Your Story Starts Here

Happy New Year!

I hope you and your loved ones stayed warm and safe during the recent winter weather — and maybe even got the chance to snuggle up by the fire with a good book.

This month, we’re celebrating what truly makes the Library special—you.

Whether it was a kind librarian, a life-changing program, or the perfect book at just the right time—your story matters. And we’d love to hear it.

Inside this issue, you’ll also find ways to give back, see the impact you made in 2025, and — if you read to the end — get an exciting update on our Run for the Roses event in May (hats encouraged!).

Let’s make 2026 the year we grow together—one story, one gift, one joyful moment at a time.

Gratefully,
Belle 🐦
Your Watchful Mockingbird at the Cedar Park Public Library

P.S. Missed an issue? Browse past editions of The Next Chapter here.

Has the Cedar Park Public Library ever made a difference in your life?

Maybe a librarian guided you to something you needed. Maybe a program brought you closer to others—or gave you a moment of peace when you needed it most.

No story is too small. If it meant something to you, we want to hear it.

Click below to share your story in writing—or email director@cedarparkbooks.org if you'd like to be featured in a future video.

Help us show what #LibraryLife is really all about.

Our library thrives because of people like you. Every book on the shelf, every storytime, every welcoming space is possible through community support.

Your involvement sustains everything we do—from keeping our building welcoming and safe, to expanding collections, to offering cultural, educational, and creative programs for all ages.

Whether you give $10 a month, volunteer your skills, or help plan for the future—your participation keeps us growing.

💛 Give monthly to sustain programs and collections year-round
🙌 Volunteer your time or talents to support events and initiatives
🤝 Partner annually with us to amplify your brand and impact
🌳 Leave a legacy that shapes the Library’s future 

You don’t have to do it all—just one step can make a lasting difference.

Have questions or need help getting started? We’re here for you — just email director@cedarparkbooks.org

Stories like yours made this possible in 2025.
Here’s just a glimpse of what your community helped create:

Your story is part of this impact — whether you gave, volunteered, or simply showed up.

• 3.7 million minutes read during Summer Adventure
• 27,000+ neighbors welcomed at Storytime
• Expanded Makerspace tools and training
• “Talk to a Caseworker” support when life felt overwhelming 

We’re off to the races — and this year’s Run for the Roses will be one for the books.

Join us Saturday, May 2 at Golfinity for an unforgettable afternoon of Derby-themed games, Southern sips, and springtime flair — all in support of the Cedar Park Public Library Foundation.

Tickets just opened — but sponsorships and prize partners are needed now to make the magic happen.

• 🎟️ Grab Your Tickets

• 🌹 Explore Sponsorship Opportunities

• ✉️ Questions or want to donate a prize? Email us

Spots are limited — help us make this celebration unforgettable.

"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give."
—Winston Churchill