More About the Advanced Learning Library
The Advanced Learning Library is the third central library building in Wichita's history, following the Carnegie Library (1915-67) and the brutalist Central Library (1967-2018). After years of planning that included community input, private fundraising, construction, and a ceremonial "books and more brigade," the Advanced Learning Library opened its doors on Saturday, June 16, 2018.
As the largest public library facility in Wichita, the Advanced Learning Library includes specialized collections and services you cannot find at our branches, including archives of our city's history, meeting rooms of various sizes, spacious areas designed for the distinct needs of youth age groups from birth to teens, an audiovisual studio, a 3D printing service, a number of informal and formal collaboration spaces, and spots throughout the building to charge your mobile devices so you don't run out of power during your visit.
The Advanced Learning Library is now a Family Place Library
The first three years of life are the most important. They build connections and skills that set the stage for learning when children enter school. We've joined the Family Place Libraries network. Families and caregivers of children age six and under visiting our library will enjoy new experiences. We're providing special space, new resources, and educational opportunities to help parents and caregivers connect, discover, learn and thrive with their child.
Amenities
Book Store
- Operated by the Friends of the Wichita Public Library volunteers
- Proceeds go toward Wichita Public Library events and collections
- Bookstore hours:
- Monday-Friday: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Saturday: Hours vary
- Sunday: Closed
Collaboration Rooms
- Three rooms with seating for four people and four rooms with seating for six people
- Reserved for free on a first come, first served basis beginning a week prior to reservation date
- One two-hour reservation per person per day
- Reserve a collaboration room
Computers
- 39 general use public computers
- 5 public computers in the Teen Pavilion
- 6 public computers plus 3 Early Literacy stations in the Children's Pavilion
- 4 research-only computers plus 2 microfilm scanning computers in the Burns Historical Research Pavilion
- 5 computers with specialty software, 1 iMac, and 1 iMac with Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 in the Maker Space
Drive-up Window
- Return items without leaving your car
- Pick up your hold requests
Faxing
- $1 per page
- Outgoing only
- Local or long distance within the United States
Meeting Rooms
- Evergy Technology Training Center: Up to 12 people
- Dr. John M. Hyde Conference Room: Estimated capacity of 30 people
- Keeney Stevens Board Room: Estimated capacity of 30 people
- Rolland Eakins TEC-Novation Room: Estimated capacity of 30 people
- Sharon G. Miles Reading Terrace: Estimated capacity of 70 people
- Allison Dondlinger Children's Reading Gallery and Theatre (full space): Estimated capacity of 100 people
- Allison Dondlinger Children's Reading Gallery and Theatre (1/2 only): Estimated capacity of 50 people
- Conference Center (full space): Estimated capacity of 300 people
- Conference Center (2/3 only): Estimated capacity of 200 people
- Conference Center (1/3 only): Estimated capacity of 100 people
- Reserve a meeting room
Mobile Printing
Outdoor Children's Area
- Children's STEAM Learning Garden - an outdoor interactive playground
- Musical instruments and collaborative games
Vending Machines
Wi-Fi
- Log in with your library card number and password
