Visit the Libraries
Visit K-State Libraries
K-State Libraries encompasses Hale Library and three branch libraries. The Libraries provide academic services and spaces for students and the K-State community to gather.
As part of our land-grant mission, all libraries are open to the public, and we welcome visitors to explore our beautiful buildings and collections. Visitors can use any of our Mac computers without logging in (PC computers do require an eID to log in), as well as our free scanners.
Tour requests
We are happy to arrange tours for those who wish to learn more about our buildings and services, including Hale Library and the Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab.
K-12 visits
K-State Libraries offers a variety of options for K-12 learners to engage with an academic library and gain valuable research skills — or just have fun!
Parking information
Visitors to the Manhattan campus do not need a parking pass for parking lots after 5 p.m. or on weekends.
During business hours, visitors will need a visitor parking pass, or you can park in the parking garage at 17th and Anderson Ave. for $1.50/hour. A $6/day garage parking pass can also be purchased in advance.
The closest parking lots to Hale Library are the A5 and A6 lots. A few accessible parking spots are also available in front of Eisenhower Hall and Holton Hall on Mid-Campus Dr. The parking garage is another good option for access to Hale Library.
Access to the buildings
All library locations are available to the public during open hours.
Hale Library is located within the heart of the Manhattan campus. There are two entrances located on the south side of the building.
Branch library locations
- K-State Salina Library: 2310 Centennial Rd., Salina, Kansas
- Paul Weigel Library of Architecture, Planning and Design: 0081 Reigner Hall
- Veterinary Medical Library: 422 Trotter Hall