Library Hours

The Wheat Law Library is open to KU students, faculty, staff and KU affiliated patrons in accordance with the hours posted. Law students may access the building during the evening and weekend library hours listed below. Entry is permitted only through the North/15th Street entrance using a KU ID.

Public patron hours end at 5 p.m. on weekdays and exclude weekend hours.

Fall 2026 Hours

Regular Hours | Sunday, August 16 - Friday, October 16

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, Sept. 7 - Labor Day

 

Fall Break Hours | Sunday, October 17 - Tuesday, October 20

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

 

Regular Hours | Wednesday, October 21 - Tuesday, November 24

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 | Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29 

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

 

Regular Hours | Monday, November 30 - Thursday, December 3

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.

 

Finals Hours | Friday, December 4 - Friday, December 18

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

Exception: Friday, Dec. 18, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Intersession Hours | Saturday, December 19 - Monday, January 18

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

Exception: Closed Thursday, Dec. 24, Friday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Jan. 19

Contact the Library

Circulation Desk
lawcirc@ku.edu
785-864-3026

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

Electronic Services
lawerm@ku.edu