Osceola County's new Tech Library is open at 1011 Bill Beck Blvd. with robotics, 3D printing, an AI and coding lab and telehealth rooms. A $4 million state grant helped pay for it.
Osceola County has opened a library built around technology instead of books. The Osceola County Tech Library is at the corner of Bill Beck Boulevard and Fortune Road, the county said in an Oct. 23 news release.
The county called it a “first-of-its-kind” library. It puts robotics, 3D printing, artificial intelligence and career help in one building.
A $4 million Multi-Purpose Community Facilities grant from the Florida Department of Commerce helped pay for it, the release said. District 2 Commissioner Viviana Janer championed the project.
What is inside
The county listed these spaces and services as scheduled:
- 3D printing: turning digital designs into physical objects
- AI and coding lab: coding, artificial intelligence, digital literacy and cybersecurity
- eSports and gaming: game design workshops and guided activities
- Laser engraving: personalized projects and prototypes
- Robotics: hands-on building, coding and competition-style challenges
- Simulation center: drone operations, design, advanced manufacturing and wellness
- Telehealth: private rooms for virtual visits with your own health care provider
- Workforce Connect: career exploration, job seeking and digital skills help
The county said the library will also run programs for students, families, job seekers and adults building digital skills.
“The Tech Library has been a passion project of mine because I believe every resident deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and prepare for what comes next,” Janer said in the release.
“Whether a student is discovering robotics for the first time, a job seeker is building digital skills, or an adult wants to explore a new technology, this is a place where curiosity can turn into opportunity,” she said.
Hours and contact
The Osceola Library System’s Tech Library page lists the address as 1011 Bill Beck Blvd., Kissimmee, and gives these hours:
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Friday and Saturday | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1 to 5 p.m. |
The library’s phone number is 407-742-8888.
What it means for you
The library is open seven days a week. If you want to use a particular lab, call the library or check its page before you go.
The telehealth rooms may help if you lack a quiet place or a reliable connection for a video appointment with your doctor. Workforce Connect is aimed at anyone looking for work or changing careers.
For more to do around town, see our things to do in Kissimmee and our list of free things to do.
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