Free tours of the Library are available Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. No advance registration is necessary. Please check in at the reference desk. Contact Eric Ward at (816) 926-8753 for more information.

Adult and school groups who would like an in-depth tour of the Rare Book Room or bibliographic instruction with a reference librarian should contact Kathy Alshouse at (816) 926-8727 to schedule a time.

To the casual visitor, the grounds can offer a quiet respite. For the more curious visitor, the Library provides guided tours of the Arboretum on Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. or by appointment. Please contact Scott Reiter by email or phone at (816) 926-8747