A groundbreaking ceremony for a new Newcastle library will be held at 3L45 p.m. Oct. 20 at the site of the facility’s new location, 12901 Newcastle Way.

Construction of the 11,000 square-foot library is part of the $172 million capital bond, approved by voters to fund major upkeep and expansion of KCLS libraries. The new library will include a community meeting room, children’s and teen areas and space for studying and reading.

The King County Library System is currently the second busiest Library System in the U.S., circulating more than 21 million items annually through its 46 community libraries.