Amplifying Our Library, Empowering Central Texans.

Before the books, there were pecan trees. Before the storytimes and gatherings, there were roller skates on patios and turtles by the pond. This land, now home to the Cedar Park Public Library, was once a magical childhood haven called Shady Springs Ranch. Thanks to one donor’s heartfelt gift, its legacy lives on—inviting the entire community to learn, play, and feel at home once again.

Discover how a place rooted in memory became a vibrant space for connection—and how you can be part of the next chapter.ark Public Library. The magic is back, and it’s more meaningful than ever. 

 He started with a library card—and built a legacy that now welcomes thousands each month. From humble beginnings in Rhode Island to shaping the future of Cedar Park, Phil Duprey’s journey proves how one person can turn access into opportunity, and passion into progress.

What began as a father-son walk to a local library became a lifelong mission to ensure every child, in every corner of his community, could feel that same spark of possibility.

Step inside the story of how a library opened the world to a young boy—and how he opened it back up for generations to come.