Exterior of Hale Library.

Hale Library

A next-generation, land-grant library located in the heart of the Manhattan campus.

Help desks

If you have questions or need assistance, visit the library, IT and Tutoring Services help desks on the second floor.

 

Students using study spaces in Hale Library.

Choose from private study nooks, collaboration rooms with digital displays, computer stations and a dedicated grad hub.

Cellphone showing screenshot of hours view.

See an up-to-date list of building hours.

Glassed rooms available for students to reserve.

Reserve a room for group study, meetings or events.

 

Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab

Free use of digital displays, 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, video and audio recording studios, design software and more.

 

Entryway to the Historic Farrell Library Great Room on the third floor.

Historic Farrell Library and Great Room

The original 1927 portion of the building features historic woodwork, architecture and murals. It provides additional study spaces with lots of natural light.

Located on the northwest side of Hale Library.

Learn about the Great Room and murals

 

 

Some of the oldest printed books found in K-State Libraries' Morse Department of Archives and Special Collections

Archives and Special Collections

The Richard L. D. and Marjorie J. Morse Department of Archives and Special Collections houses the university’s rarest and most unique research materials.

Located on the fifth floor of Hale Library.

Visit Archives and Special Collections

 

Students at café in Hale Library.

Floor Maps

Find what you're looking for within the five floors of this 550,000-square-foot library.

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Hale Library floor maps