Report: A Florida ‘Library Without Books’ Looks to Expand One County’s Tech Workforce
From Route Fifty:
A new library is coming to Osceola County in central Florida. But instead of novels tucked away in shelves, the facility will be adorned with innovative technologies and digital services to help train and prepare visitors for a tech-ready future.
The Osceola Tech Library “is a library without books,” said Viviana Janer, county commissioner for Osceola County, Florida. “It’s all digital [and] it’s all about technology.”
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The library is supported by a $4 million state grant and additional county funding, Janer said. It is slated to open in October 2026 and construction began last month.
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Inside this nearly 11,000-square-foot, fully accessible facility, visitors will find an incredible range of resources—from career services and telehealth kiosks to AI and coding, 3D printing, virtual reality, and a growing list of programs that will evolve with the needs of our community.
Beyond its location and features, the purpose of this Tech Library is equity: putting technology and innovation at the fingertips of every resident. The Tech Library will give our community the chance to explore new skills, pursue education and careers, and imagine a future shaped by innovation, particularly for sectors that may not have previously been able to experience these innovations.
About Gary Price
Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com.
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