Wichita Public Library - Alford Branch

Love going to the library. Love to read

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Is a nice place to do research.

This is my favorite library. I've been going to this one since they opened in 2003. I love the atmosphere when I walk through their doors and they have nice staff.

I recently moved into the neighborhood and was excited to find a library nearby.

Signing up for a library card was quick and easy. The staff was friendly and helpful.

I had no trouble finding a number of books I'd been wanting to read.

My 10 year old enjoyed the computers and also found a some Sar Wars books. I picked up a few books for him for school.

My 15 year old is into anime' and found several books that he had not yet read.

I also found the library's online system easy to use. We didn't finish our books at their due date and it was easy to renew.

We look forward to going back soon.

This branch library is one of the reasons I want to continue to live in this part of town. Most of the staff are friendly and helpful, going out of their way to answer questions and give assistance. (I guess every library needs one stern lady to fulfill the stereotype.)
I can sit at my computer, look through the entire catalog from all branches, and reserve anything I want. Within a short period of time I get an email on my computer and a text on my cell phone that tells me my holds are ready. I drive up to the window and (with my $25 a year gold card) pick up all my holds for free--otherwise they're just a quarter. Because I'm disabled, the pickup window is a blessing, although the bell is hard to reach without using my cane.
My daughter and I took advantage of the option to associate our library cards (which now come with an extra keychain version) so we can pick up each other's holds.
When I do go in, there are walkers with seats and baskets which make browsing possible, and even comfortable. I can pick up my own holds and check out my material with a scanner, so I don't even have to stand in line.
There are nice, clean bathrooms and a pleasant meeting room where interesting classes are offered.
This library and its staff really work for me. What's not to love?