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Alford Remodel

The Lionel D. Alford Branch Library first opened its doors in 2003 after a master plan included, among other goals, building a larger library in south Wichita. The Library's current master plan, titled Focused on Community: A Master Plan for the City of Wichita's Branch Library System 2019-2023 , calls for remodeling the interior of this building. That project is in the planning stage now and expected to be completed in 2025.

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Call for Artists

We have released a Request for Qualifications for art as part of the remodel project at Alford, as well as at the Angelou and Rockwell locations. The deadline to enter is September 13 at 5 p.m.

Preliminary Floor Plan

This design is subject to change.

a proposed floor plan for the Alford Branch Library moves several spaces, including the teen and computing areas. It also adds a number of meeting spaces for small groups, with the largest new room appearing to have 16 chairs. It also shrinks the footprint of the service desk at the front of the building.
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