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.