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Wichita Public Library approves 'Family Place' signage prototype honoring Robert Layton

Not specified in transcript · March 5, 2026
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Wichita Public Library staff presented a Family Place early-learning initiative and a prototype branded signage package honoring retired staffer Robert Layton; meeting participants voted to approve the prototype for interior rollout at all seven branches and limited exterior placement, with branch-specific designs to be reviewed later.

Wichita Public Library Director Jamie Nicks said the system will expand a Family Place early-learning program and approved a prototype branded signage package for the Advanced Learning Library honoring recently retired staffer Robert Layton. The meeting voted to approve the prototype for interior application at all seven branches and limited exterior use at one or two larger locations.

Jamie Nicks, who introduced the Family Place concept as a nationally recognized, research-based family engagement program, said the Advanced Learning Library is already certified and that staff plan to certify all seven locations over the next two years. “We have an opportunity to…

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