Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Open today 4 PM - 11 PM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Open today 4 PM - 11 PM
Visit Us
Parking is free to Library visitors and available in the Library parking lot. As of December 2025, the KC streetcar and bus routes with stops near the Library are free to ride.
- Buses with stops near the Library include TroostMAX, 25 (Troost local), 85 (Paseo), and 401 (Metcalf-Plaza, which is weekdays only).
- The Kansas City Streetcar "UMKC" stop is a few blocks away from the Library front doors.
- Utilize the RideKC Bike app to locate hubs, see availability, and rent bikes.
Trip planning (bus, streetcar, Uber, Iris), fare purchasing, and bus arrivals can be easily accessed through the RideKC Transit App. Learn more about public transportation options at RideKC.
Library Hours
Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday* - Sunday: Closed
*The Library will be open 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM the second Saturday of the month during special exhibitions. Visitors are welcome to visit the exhibition galleries on the following Saturdays: January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, and December 12.
2026 Holiday Closures
| New Year's Day | January 1 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 19 |
| Presidents' Day | February 16 |
| Memorial Day | May 25 |
| Juneteenth | June 19 |
| Independence Day | July 3 |
| Labor Day | September 7 |
| Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day | October 12 |
| Veterans Day | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | November 27 |
| Christmas | December 24 - December 26 |
| New Year's | December 31 - January 1 |
The Main Reading Room and study rooms are open to all visitors, patrons, and researchers. The 2nd floor is also open for public browsing. For other inquiries, please use the Contact Us form below.
Rare book presentations are offered for classes. Interested parties should complete this form to submit their request.
Navigating Linda Hall Library sessions are offered to acquaint new patrons with the Library's in-person services, online catalog, and patron-facing spaces. Sessions are available by appointment only during regular Library hours, Monday-Friday, 10 AM-5 PM. Please complete this form to request an appointment. We ask that requests are made at least two weeks in advance of the desired date.
Arboretum
The Linda Hall Library arboretum, a 14-acre urban oasis surrounding the Library, is home to over 300 trees representing 48 genera, 130 species, 11 champion trees, and the renowned tree peonies.
The grounds are open to the public from 5 AM-11 PM. Pets on a leash are always welcome, but we ask that pet owners come prepared to clean up after their visit. To maintain the integrity of the grounds, we do not allow picnics or the placing of chairs/hammocks. The arboretum is maintained to the highest of standards and your help in maintaining its cleanliness is greatly appreciated.
Learn more about the arboretum here.