Monday, August 31, 2026
Open today 4 PM - 11 PM
Monday, August 31, 2026
Open today 4 PM - 11 PM
Visit Us
Parking is free to Library visitors and available in the Library parking lot.
- 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: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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 The Linda Hall 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 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.
