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Welcome to the State Library of Kansas, a 21st Century library providing professional library and information services to legislators and all Kansans.| State Library of Kansas

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State Library of Kansas in the Capitol Building  
300 SW 10th Avenue, Room 312-N | Topeka KS  66612

Topeka Offices & General Information: 785-296-3296 or 800-432-3919 (Kansas only)

Topeka Offices Email: infodesk@ks.gov

Kansas Legislative Hotline: 800-432-3924
For questions specifically about the Kansas Legislature

Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT, Monday - Friday. Closed on major holidays.


Talking Books Division on the Emporia State University Campus
1 Kellogg Circle, PO Box 4055, Emporia KS  66801

Talking Books Phone: 680-341-6280 or 800-362-0699

Talking Books Email: KTB@ks.gov

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Hours:  8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT, Monday - Friday. Closed on major holidays.

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Visit Us

You are invited to visit the State Library of Kansas as researcher, reader, tourist and person in search of a quiet, welcoming place. Statehouse tours include the library and are regularly offered by the Kansas Historical Society

Parking is free in the garage beneath the Statehouse. Note that parking spaces may be limited with the Kansas Legislature is in session, January through early May.

Check the librarian-approved simplified map linked below; a yellow rectangle marks the parking garage entrance.