Library Hours

Overview

The Wheat Law Library is currently open to KU students, faculty, staff and KU affiliated patrons in accordance with the hours posted. Public patron hours, however, end at 5 p.m. on weekdays and weekends.

Users can also access basic virtual services by emailing lawref@ku.edu or calling 785-864-3025.

Library Resources

Summer 2025 Hours

 

Monday, June 30 - Friday, July 25

DayHours
Monday - Thursday8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SaturdayNoon - 5 p.m.
SundayNoon - 8 p.m.

Exception: Thursday, July 3, open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Closed Friday, July 4 – Independence Day

 

Intersession Hours: Saturday, July 26 - Sunday, August 10

DayHours
Monday - Friday8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Fall 2025 Hours

 

Monday, August 11 - Friday, October 10

DayHours
Monday - Thursday7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Exception: Closed Monday, September 1 – Labor Day

 

Fall Break Hours: Saturday, October 11 - Tuesday, October 14

DayHours
SaturdayNoon - 5 p.m.
SundayNoon - 8 p.m.
Monday8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday8 a.m. - 11 p.m.

 

Wednesday, October 15 - Tuesday, November 25

DayHours
Monday - Thursday7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

 

Thanksgiving Recess Hours: Wednesday, November 26 - Sunday, November 30

DayHours
Wednesday8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ThursdayCLOSED
FridayCLOSED
Saturday9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

 

Finals Hours: Monday, December 1 - Friday, December 12

DayHours
Monday-Friday7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Exception: CLOSE at 5 p.m., Friday, December 12

 

Intersession Hours: Saturday, December 13 - Monday, January 19, 2026

DayHours
Monday-Friday8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED

Exceptions: CLOSED Thursday, December 25; Thursday, January 1; & Monday, January 19

Contact the Library

Circulation Desk
785-864-3026

Reference Questions
lawref@ku.edu
785-864-3025