New Spicewood Community Library groundbreaking Thursday, Jan. 8
A rendering of the new Spicewood Community Library, designed to better serve the area's growing population. The library’s Friends group is seeking donations to help fund the project with hopes of starting construction in May 2025. Courtesy image
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Spicewood Community Library is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8. The event, to be held at the current library site at 1011 Spur 191 in Spicewood, marks the official start of construction and a major milestone for the southern Burnet County community.
Burnet County officials Judge Bryan Wilson and Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery will be in attendance, along with Friends of Spicewood Community Library board members, library staff, construction partners, and community members.
“The original library is a retrofitted, nearly 47-year-old manufactured building that is deteriorating rapidly and no longer meets the needs of this growing community,” Board President Beth Cottingham wrote in a Jan. 4 media release. “The building’s condition and inadequate space is limiting the library’s ability to effectively fulfill its mission to serve this community.”
Plans for the new facility include:
- Dedicated spaces for children, teens, and adults
- A multi-purpose room for community events and programs
- Computer areas with private spaces for tele-visits and study
- Expanded seating, technology, and accessibility features
While full funding for the project has not yet been acquired, the board will complete construction in phases as fundraising continues.