The Linda Hall Library is open to the public free of charge during regular library hours. There is no charge for getting a library card. Patrons can request and use materials in the library provided the items are in good physical condition.
◇ To sign up for a borrowing account, you must be a resident of the Kansas City area. You have to provide a current state or federal photo ID with a KC area street address.
◇ A photo ID plus utility bill in your name is needed if the current address differs from that on the ID.
◇ Patrons must show their LHL. library card or a photo ID at the time of check-out.
Who Can Borrow
◇ Individuals living within the Kansas City area as defined below:
● Missouri—Bates, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Platte, Ray
● Kansas-Douglas, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami, Wyandotte
◇ Established businesses within the KC area. Contact Reference Services at 8169268701 or reference@lindahall.org for more information about authorized borrowing for businesses, or fill out our web application.
◇ Students, faculty, and staff participating in Courtesy Card institutions. Contact for more information about the Courtesy Card Program.
If you wish to borrow from the Linda Hall Library but do not meet the above criteria, please contact your local library and request to borrow through interlibrary loan from Document Delivery Services.
For more information on how to request library materials, please see this guide on Making Requests in Primo. You may wish to register to attend an in-person “Navigating Linda Hall Library” session.
1. What is a must for applying for the borrowing account of the library?
A.A currently taken photo. | B.An in-person library session. |
C.An address in the defined area. | D.A national borrowing account. |
2. Which of the following persons can borrow materials from the library?
A.A student studying in a college. | B.A person working a company in the KC area. |
C.An individual living in Washington. | D.A person working for Courtesy Card Program. |
3. What should you do if you don’t meet the criteria for the library?
A.Fill out an application online. | B.Borrow some materials online. |
C.Follow the official guidance. | D.Turn to your local library for help. |