Wichita Public Library

On October 16, 2007, the Wichita City Council decided on the preferred site for a new central library at Second Street and McLean.

[5][6] The initial building program resulted in a projected budget exceeding the amount allotted, forcing the library to consider alternatives.

[7] In January 2015, Wichita City Council voted in favor of a funding agreement with the library foundation to perform the design phase.

[14][15] The Wichita Public Library offers resources including reference in person, by telephone call and text message, by mail, by live online chat service, and by e-mail.

Each year since 2008, the library has hosted "The Big Read Wichita", a series of programs built around one book title.

The films are normally presented, free, at the library and in local theaters and other venues around Wichita, shortly before the Academy Awards ceremonies.