Marjorie Gibson, a Library Service Manager, told the council the new Cedar Park Public Library added 18,000 new members in the first year and recorded more than 655,000 visitors, a figure she said was more than double the previous year. "In addition to the 40,000 existing members of the Cedar Park Public Library, we had 18,000 new members join in the last year," Gibson said.

Gibson said staff added more than 17,000 books and materials to the collection this year to meet demand and offered a range of upcoming programs. Amanda Coffin, the other Library Service Manager, outlined a winter program calendar that includes a winter reading challenge, overdose and "stop the bleed" trainings (Dec. 10 and Jan. 24), a Regency Ball on Dec. 13, Dragon Day on Jan. 17, and an author marketing workshop on Jan. 25.

Parks staff provided recent participation figures and a summary of facility upgrades. Staff said the rec center recorded more than 24,000 check‑ins and described weight room improvements that added six new fitness pieces and Peloton machines. Upcoming parks events include a Veterans Day ceremony (Nov. 8), a Fall Roundup (rescheduled to Lakeland Park), the Turkey Day 5K (Nov. 27), a heritage tree lighting and Lakeline holiday events (Dec. 3 and Dec. 12), an animal‑friendly "Paws of Lights" celebration (Dec. 13) and a Polar Plunge on Jan. 1.

Parks staff said moving several holiday events to Lakeline Park will reduce setup costs through efficiencies and allow new attractions such as expanded snow hills and a sip‑and‑stroll holiday market with vendor booths and beer/wine service. Staff also announced a Flashback Friday skating event, expanded senior trips, and a joint MLK Day celebration being planned with the City of Leander.

Council members thanked staff and encouraged residents to consult the city’s online calendar for registration details.