Wichita Public Library's Westlink Branch has reopened. The project doubled the size of the location, with more community spaces and new technology for residents to enjoy.

Updates

• April 10, 2025: The interior of Westlink will close at 6 p.m. on April 21 and April 22 so shelving installation can be completed. Drive-up services will remain available until 8 p.m. on those dates.
• March 24, 2025: The remodeled Westlink has opened. Some furniture and other details are expected to be completed in upcoming weeks.
• March 1, 2025: The temporary location has closed in preparation for the move to the remodeled location.
• February 21, 2025: Shelving has arrived and is being assembled. Some furniture has arrived. Audiovisual systems are being programmed.
• December 17, 2024: Work continues on technology infrastructure. Interior glass treatments and signs are being completed. Artwork fabrication is in progress.
• November 19, 2024: General construction is almost complete. Subcontractors are installing infrastructure for technology and audiovisual systems.
• October 24, 2024: Inside the building, work on ceilings, walls, and flooring is nearing completion. Outside the building, wall panel installation is in progress.
• September 19, 2024: Activities in progress include ceiling and flooring installation as well as HVAC and electrical work.
• August 23, 2024: Interior walls and some sections of ceiling have been installed. The building exterior is nearly complete.
• June 27, 2024: Work on the outside of the building includes roofing. Inside, spaces in the south addition are being framed.
• May 28, 2024: Progress has been made on new exterior walls as well as paved exterior spaces.
• April 9, 2024: Construction work continues, which includes reframing of interior spaces and the addition of new exterior walls for the drive-up window area and south addition.
• February 29, 2024: The former south exterior wall has been removed and work has begun on expanding the building's footprint.
• January 31, 2024: Demolition has begun on old interior spaces.
• January 4, 2024: A ceremonial groundbreaking took place following remarks by Mayor Brandon Whipple, District V Councilmember Bryan Frye, and Director of Libraries Jaime Nix.
• November 21, 2023: The Wichita City Council voted unanimously to approve Key Construction as the general contractor for the Westlink project.

Floor Plan

The remodel and expansion at the Westlink Branch added community meeting rooms, study spaces, a drive-up window, an expanded children's room, and updated technology. Several community focus groups were held with the design firm to gather public interest for desired amenities. The main area of expansion is on the south side of the building. The floor plan below highlights some of the remodeled building's features.

*Red outlines indicate areas where the building was expanded