Regency Park Branch Library

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Regency Park Branch Library
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Regency Park Branch Library
28°17′54″N82°40′22″W / 28.29833°N 82.67278°W / 28.29833; -82.67278
Location9701 Little Rd, New Port Richey, Florida, United States
Type public library
EstablishedOctober 26, 1990;34 years ago (October 26, 1990)
Branch of Pasco County Libraries
Collection
Size88,215
Access and use
Circulation333,048
Other information
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 Pasco County Libraries. The library is located at 9701 Little Rd, New Port Richey, Florida.

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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] [6] The contract to start construction of the Regency Park Branch Library was signed in October of 1988, and was expected to cost $797,000. [7]

Construction started on November 2, 1988, and was expected to open July 1989, but was delayed. [8] 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. [9] The library opened on October 26, 1990, at 10,000 square feet, and cost $1.7 million to construct. [7]

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. [10] The library reopened on March 26, 2007. The renovation included a children's area, a teen room, a computer lab, drive through, and study rooms. [11] [12] The theme of the library was Aquatic, with the walls and floor being tones of blue. [13]

On October 17, 2019, the Regency Park Branch Library opened its makerspace called Regency Fresh. [14]

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. [15]

References

  1. ↑ Stubbs, Nick (January 25, 2019). "Balloon twisting class blows up at Regency Park Branch Library". Suncoast News. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  2. ↑ Pasco County Library System. Florida Library History Project, University of South Florida. 1998.
  3. ↑ Morris, Pat (August 14, 2024). "Cook, paint, sing, build: It's fun and free at the library". Suncoast News. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Morris, Pat (April 1, 2024). "Regency Park branch library reopens". Suncoast News. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Ground broken for new library". Tampa Bay Times. November 6, 1988. p. 194. Retrieved September 19, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ↑ "St. Petersburg Times" (2002 19, Feb ed.). St. Petersburg Times.
  7. 1 2 "New library opens today". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Pasco banking on grants to fund its 5 new libraries". The Tampe Tribune. June 4, 1988. p. 90. Retrieved September 19, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ↑ "Clearwater company to finish library". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Libraries' expansion, reopening delayed". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  11. ↑ "About Us | Pasco County Libraries". pascolibraries.org. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  12. ↑ "The new county library: Have a seat, bring a drink". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  13. ↑ "A new chapter". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Wayback Machine". www.pascocountyfl.net. Archived from the original on July 20, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  15. ↑ Beacon, MIKE CAMUNAS, Tampa (March 12, 2024). "Land O' Lakes branch library features a fully-functioning woodworking shop open to the public". TampaBeacon.com. Retrieved May 19, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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