Out of date info. Mostly can be found on the library's website.
https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/library
New Building Info
https://sites.google.com/view/cppl/new-building
https://sites.google.com/view/cppl/new-building
425 S Parkwest Drive
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Q: When can I reserve the equipment?
A: Sometime in early 2025.
However, patrons must have a full access library card, be the appropriate age, and complete the orientations, which won't be available until early 2025.
They should continue to check cedarparktexas.gov/makerspace for updates.
Q: How can I get in there now?
A: All tours and classes are on library calendar.
Filter by program type - Makerspace - to see all of the options.
Registration fills up fast.
Q: What if registration is closed?
A: Registrants and waitlist attendees have until 5 minutes after the event starts to arrive.
After that time, we fill up by first come, first serve up until 8 minutes after class begins.
Q: What about my 3D prints from class?
A: Check out the document Christy posted in Teams with common answers to 3D print questions.
Long story short, they need to wait for an email from cpplmakerspace@cedarparktexas.gov
https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/newlibrary
Pretty pictures (including renderings of the new building)
Videos about new services and spaces (focusing on specific areas like porches, makerspace, quiet spaces, and the new Youth area)
More Detailed Timeline
Maps
Refer questions and ideas to: newlibrary@cedarparktexas.gov
Opened: November 1, 2024
Architect: Lake|Flato Architects
Contractor: J. E. Dunn Construction Group
Building size: new 47,000, old 25,500
Playgrounds: both Belle "mama bird" and our "baby bird" playgrounds are by Monstrum from Denmark.
Bell District partner: RedLeaf (they also developed the Highland and Mueller areas in Austin)
The tree art in the kids area is by Felicita Sala. We licensed images from her "Be A Tree" picture book.
A: The current building will be repurposed for recreational programming.
A: The new Library is the first amenity opening in the new Bell District, so we are going to be "growing with Bell" for the first couple of years.
When the new Library first opens there will be over 300 parking spots:
a temporary surface parking lot next to the Library (aka the Rectangle lot)
a semi-permanent surface parking lot off Aster (aka the Triangle lot)
permanent street parking through the Bell District
temporary street parking by the Farmers Market area
Within a few years: there will be a parking garage and on-street parking.
Trees -- so many heritage trees
Bell District: food & shopping
Bell Park: 12+ acre park w creek and a big custom play structure by Monstrum
Two screened porches with big fans
A dedicated youth courtyard with a smaller custom play structure by Monstrum
Quieter outside spaces too
3x as much meeting space
8 group study rooms
Makerspaces
More interactive stations in kids
Zoned kids-tweens-teens areas
Quiet reading room
Seating and power everywhere