The big picture Most people think of libraries as places for books and storytimes. But research shows they're also a public safety tool. “We find within the nearby proximity of the library; there is a substantial reduction in frequency of burglaries, vandalism, robberies, fraud, and assaults,” wrote Amir B. Ferriera Neto, Jennifer Nowicki, and Shishir Shakya (2023, Journal of Cultural Economics study: Do public libraries help mitigate crime? Evidence from Kansas City, Missour

Help protect library funding by contacting your Senator and asking them to sign Senator Jack Reed's "Dear Appropriator" letter by the April 17.

The Wichita City Council is finalizing the 2026-2027 budget and we need your help to ensure the library remains a vibrant community resource.

We’ve refreshed our membership options and enhanced communication to create a greater impact in support of the Wichita Public Library.