Regency Park Branch Library
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| Country | United States |
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| Type | public library |
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| Location | 9701 Little Rd, New Port Richey, Florida |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: 28°17′54″N 82°40′22″W / 28.29833°N 82.67278°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Branch of | Pasco County Library Cooperative |
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| Access and use | |
| Circulation | 333,048 |
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| Website | https://pascolibraries.org/about/locations-and-hours/regency-park-branch-library/ |
The Regency Park Branch Library is a public library that serves residents of Port Richey and New Port Richey in Pasco County, Florida. It is a part of the Pasco County Library Cooperative. The library is located at 9701 Little Rd, New Port Richey, Florida.
Services
Regency Park Branch Library often hosts classes for residents to come and learn such as a balloon twisting class.[1]
Makerspace
Regency Park Branch Library has a makerspace, called Regency Fresh, and includes a kitchen that includes spaces for cooking and dining.[2] Additionally, the library is setting up a garden with fruits and vegetables for cooking. Classes are held to learn to use the tools in the kitchen, nutrition, meal planning, and to cook.[3][4]
History
The idea of a library in the Regency Park area was first introduced in 1986, when the area was developing and Pasco County approved the 1986 Pasco County Bond Referendum.[5] The contract to start construction of the Regency Park Branch Library was signed in October of 1988, and was expected to cost $797,000.[6]
Regency Park Branch Library was first constructed in 1990, the second library funded by the 1986 Pasco County Bond Referendum. The library was constructed by Z-United Constructors and Enterprise Building Corp. The price was pushed from $797,000 to $1.04 million.[7] The library opened on October 26, 1990, at 10,000 square feet, and cost $1.7 million to construct.[6]
In August of 2005, the Regency Park Branch Library closed for renovations. The renovation was planned to include expanding the library from 10,000 to 18,000 square feet. Due to budget overruns, the construction of the library was delayed until January of 2006.[8] The library reopened in 2007. The renovation included a children's area, a teen room, a computer lab, drive through, and study rooms.[9][10] The theme of the library was Aquatic, with the walls and floor being tones of blue.[11]
On October 17, 2019, the Regency Park Branch Library opened its makerspace called Regency Fresh.[12]
In October 2023, the Regency Park Library underwent renovations, including an upgrade of the library's makerspace.[4] The renovations were completed on March 25, 2024. Other food-related topics will have classes, such as nutrition.[13]
References
- ↑ Stubbs, Nick (2019-01-25). "Balloon twisting class blows up at Regency Park Branch Library". Suncoast News. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ↑ Pasco County Library System. Florida Library History Project, University of South Florida. 1998. Search this book on
- ↑ Morris, Pat (2024-08-14). "Cook, paint, sing, build: It's fun and free at the library". Suncoast News. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Morris, Pat (2024-04-01). "Regency Park branch library reopens". Suncoast News. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ↑ "St. Petersburg Times" (2002 19, Feb ed.). St. Petersburg Times.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "New library opens today". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ↑ "Clearwater company to finish library". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ↑ "Libraries' expansion, reopening delayed". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ↑ "About Us | Pasco County Libraries". pascolibraries.org. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ↑ "The new county library: Have a seat, bring a drink". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ↑ "A new chapter". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ↑ "Wayback Machine". www.pascocountyfl.net. Archived from the original on 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ↑ Beacon, MIKE CAMUNAS, Tampa (2024-03-12). "Land O' Lakes branch library features a fully-functioning woodworking shop open to the public". TampaBeacon.com. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
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