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All Wichita Public Library locations will be closed Sunday, April 20 for a board-designated day off.
Service Alert
The Westlink branch will close for services inside the building at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 22. Drive-up services will be available until 8 p.m. on both days.
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