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Master Plan
for Branch Libraries
Wichita Public Library
June 11, 2019
Steering Committee Members2
City Council Members:
Jeff Blubaugh (District IV), Cindy Claycomb (District VI) and Bryan Frye (District V)
Library Board Members:
Lamont Anderson (District I), Randy Johnston (District V), Kevin McWhorter (District
IV) and Shelby Petersen (District III)
Staff Members:
City Manager Robert Layton, Library Director Cynthia Berner, Library Customer
Services Manager Kristi Dowell
Goals3
• Ensure alignment with community, City and department priorities
• Identify/affirm branch locations that provide resident convenience to equitable access to library services
• Establish service priorities for each branch or outreach service
Resources4
Library Service Pillars5
Priority Alignment6
Keeping Wichita Safe
Grow our Economy
Build Dependable Infrastructure
Provide Conditions for
Living Well
A Well-Run City
TalentLifelong Learning
Strong Communities & Neighborhoods
Quality of PlaceEconomic Prosperity
City of
Wichita
Project
Wichita
Lionel Alford Regional Library6
Lionel Alford Regional Library6
New street signage
Short term facility updates
Ergonomics, seating, interior
wayfinding, acoustical updates
Long term upgrades
Carpeting, lighting, paint, security,
additional acoustical enhancements
Maya Angelou NE Branch9
Maya Angelou NE Branch10
New street signage
Short term facility updates
Interior wayfinding, paint, seating,
ergonomics, acoustics, service desk
Long term upgrades
Power poles, meeting room window and
technology, carpet, lighting, shelving
Evergreen Branch11
Evergreen Complex Plan Vision…
“A thriving North End neighborhood center
where individuals and families can connect
with resources in a culturally comfortable
environment to help them reach their
educational, workforce readiness, and
small business start-up goals.”
Evergreen Branch12
Linwood Branch13
Linwood Branch14
Rockwell & Westlink Branches15
Digital inclusion
Service for children & families
Lifelong learning
Leisure services
Rockwell Branch16
New directional signage
Short term facility updates
Internal wayfinding, ergonomics, paint,
teen area, seating, adjust ceiling height
Long term upgrades
Shelving, remove fireplace and parquet
floor, carpeting, power poles, lighting,
restroom finishes
Westlink Branch17
Plan Benchmarks - 201918
• Finalize Evergreen plans
• Identify a preferred location for Linwood
• Create signage plans
Plan Benchmarks - 202019
• Complete facility updates at Evergreen
• Relocate Linwood
• Start process reviews for all locations
• Implement new programming plans and partnership agreements for all locations
Costs to be determined
Plan Benchmarks - 202120
• Complete short term updates for Alford, Angelou and Rockwell
• Complete expansion of Westlink
• Complete an hours and staffing study for Angelou
Estimated costs = $2,645,584
Plan Benchmarks – 2022/202321
• Complete long term updates for Angelou and Rockwell (2022)
• Complete long term updates for Alford (2023)
• Initiate next planning cycle for facilities and services
2022 Estimated costs = $433,255
2023 Estimated costs = $426,039
Expected Outcomes22
• Improved support for City and Project Wichita priorities
• Increased effectiveness of branch operations
• Enhanced convenience and service for residents
Recommendation23
It is recommended that the City Council endorse the plan
as adopted by the Library Board of Directors.