Things to do in Kansas, Kansas: The Best Libraries

April 15, 2022 Jasper Kershner

See a buffalo up close, live like a cowboy for a day on a working cattle ranch or visit a stagecoach stop on the Sante Fe Trail are just a few of the many vacation experiences possible in this state in America’s heartland. You’ll love the wide-open spaces and the opportunities to engage in a variety of one-of-a-kind experiences in this marvelous state, which has the largest segment of true tallgrass prairie remaining in the U.S. Regardless of where you visit: a major metropolitan area like Kansas City, a college town like Manhattan or Lawrence or engaging places like Wichita, Dodge City and Salina, there are a wide array of attractions and sights nearby. If you want to familiarize yourself with cowboy culture, visit the Boot Hills Museum in Dodge City, dine on all-you-can-eat barbeque and hear songs of the American Cowboy at Diamond W Chuckwagon Supper in Wichita or explore the Dickinson County Heritage Center in Abilene, which has dance halls, gaming rooms and 32 saloons. For outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, bird watching and other activities, three of the state’s most popular parks are: Cheney State Park near Wichita; Scott State Park near Scott City and Tuttle Creek State Park near Manhattan.
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1. Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

1515 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604-1304 +1 785-580-4400 http://tscpl.org/
Excellent
88%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 41 reviews

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Reviewed By hwhite13 - Topeka, United States

Our family loves to go to this library! It has something for everyone to enjoy! The cafe is wonderful! They have a great section for kids to read, learn and play as well as computers for the older kids to enjoy and so much more. The staff is very helpful and kind. I could go on and on. Definitely check it out!

2. Lawrence Public Library

707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044-2371 +1 785-843-3833 http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/
Excellent
82%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
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5.0 based on 71 reviews

Lawrence Public Library

Reviewed By WilliamsPlace

Lawrence residents can be grateful for the excellent resources provided by this local library. The facility is impressive, as are the available resources and employees. They were kind enough to automatically renew my items when I forgot to return on time. Compared to other libraries, the hours are great. Parking is always easy.

3. Wichita Public Library

223 S Main St, Wichita, KS 67202-3795 +1 316-261-8500 http://wichitalibrary.org/Locations/Pages/central.aspx
Excellent
71%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Wichita Public Library

Reviewed By Emerson87724 - Saint Louis, United States

Wichita has just built a new, state-of-the-art library with ALL the technological bells and whistles. Lovely facility with room for public gatherings such as author talks. This library truly is a great addition of Wichita’s cultural scene.

4. Rawlins County Museum

308 State St, Atwood, KS 67730-1920 +1 785-626-3885 http://www.kansastravel.org/rawlinscountymuseum.htm
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Rawlins County Museum

5. Chase County Historical Society Museum

301 Broadway St, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845-2884 +1 316-273-8500
Excellent
33%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 9 reviews

Chase County Historical Society Museum

A comprehensive history of the Flint Hills area.

6. Finney County Public Library

605 E Walnut St, Garden City, KS 67846-5755 +1 620-272-3680 http://finneylibrary.org/about
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

7. Lindsborg Community Library

111 S Main St, Lindsborg, KS 67456-2417 +1 785-227-2710 [email protected] http://www.lindsborgcity.org
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

8. Inman City Library

100 N Main St, Inman, KS 67546-4631 +1 620-585-2474

9. Marysville Public library

1009 Broadway, Marysville, KS 66508-1814 +1 785-562-2491 http://Marysville.lib.nckls.org

10. Ottawa Library

105 S Hickory St, Ottawa, KS 66067-2302 +1 785-242-3080 http://www.ottawalibrary.org

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