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 are not available on weekends.
Users can also access basic virtual services by emailing lawref@ku.edu or calling 785-864-3025.
Wheat Law Library has revised its hours for the general public. Public access now ends at 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, and is unavailable on weekends.
KU Law students retain card access during all open hours outside of public access times (see below).
Summer 2026 Hours
Regular Hours: Monday, May 18 - Tuesday, July 28
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | Noon - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Noon - 8 p.m. |
Holiday Exceptions: CLOSED Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day); Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth); & Friday/Saturday, July 3-4 (Independence Day)
Extended Exam Hours:
Wednesday, June 17, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 28, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Intersession Hours: Wednesday, July 29 - Sunday, August 9
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Contact the Library
Circulation Desk
lawcirc@ku.edu
785-864-3026
Reference Questions
lawref@ku.edu
785-864-3025
Electronic Services
lawerm@ku.edu