Library Hours
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. 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 their KU ID.
Summer 2026 Hours
Intersession Hours: Wednesday, July 29 - Saturday, August 15
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Fall 2026 Hours
Regular Hours | Sunday, August 16 - Friday, October 16
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
Exception: Closed Monday, Sept. 7 - Labor Day
Fall Break Hours | Sunday, October 17 - Tuesday, October 20
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Noon - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| Monday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
Regular Hours | Wednesday, October 21 - Tuesday, November 24
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
Thanksgiving Recess | Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 8 a.m. - Noon |
| Thursday | CLOSED |
| Friday | CLOSED |
| Saturday | Noon - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
Regular Hours | Monday, November 30 - Thursday, December 3
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
Finals Hours | Friday, December 4 - Friday, December 18
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
Exception: Friday, Dec. 18, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Intersession Hours | Saturday, December 19 - Monday, January 18
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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