Newcastle’s first library will feature a ribbon-cutting celebration and open house at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8.

The 11,000 square foot library was built as part of the $172 million library capital bond, approved by voters in 2004 to fund major upkeep and expansion of King County Library System of libraries. The $11.9 million library will include books, materials, computers, space for children and teens, a community meeting room and access to a growing number of eBooks.

The library was designed with several green features, including a green roof to reduce storm water runoff and radiant heated floors, which distribute heat from the ground up to maintain a consistent temperature and conserve energy.

A public tour of the library will be offered after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, with refreshments and music provided by the Pernassus Project, a group of musicians who present classical chamber music in non-traditional settings.

The new library is located at 12901 Newcastle Way.