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More Than Books: How Libraries Help Build Safer Communities
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
Jul 11
Act Now: Help Protect Library Funding
Help protect library funding by contacting your Senator and asking them to sign Senator Jack Reed's "Dear Appropriator" letter by the April 17.
Apr 8
Contact Your City Council Member and Advocate for the Library
The Wichita City Council is finalizing the 2026-2027 budget and we need your help to ensure the library remains a vibrant community resource.
Mar 7
New Membership Levels now available
We’ve refreshed our membership options and enhanced communication to create a greater impact in support of the Wichita Public Library.
Nov 2, 2025
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