Planning Reports

Read the history of the Library Master Plan here.

Wichita Public Library Central Library Modified Building Program (April 8, 2013)

• Building Program Summary
• The Words
• The Numbers
• The Pictures

Central Branch Library Expansion Study for the City of Wichita (July 25, 2011)

Focus on Community: Wichita Public Library’s Strategic Plan 2011-2014 (May 17, 2011)

Partners for the Future: Public Libraries and Local Governments Creating Sustainable Communities (November 2, 2010, courtesy of the Urban Library Council)

A New Central Library: Wichita Public Library Building Program Documents (February 16, 2010)

• 01 Square Footage Summary
• 02 Square Footage Comparison
• 03 Seating Comparison
• 04 Collection Statistics
• 05 Building Program Statement
  • 0 to 3
  • 4 to 11
  • 12 to 23
• 06 Vignettes
  • 0 to 3
  • 4 to 11
  • 12 to 23
• 07 Bubble Diagrams
• 08 Budget Information
• 09 Appendix

Wichita Public Library System Master Plan (February 21, 2007)

• Preface
• Introduction
• Goals
• Facts
• Needs

Wichita Public Library Summer Reading Program Evaluation (October 28, 2005)