Public Libraries in Concordia, Kansas
Kansas — United States
Public Libraries in Concordia, Kansas
Concordia's public library on Broadway, named for Kansas statesman Frank Carlson.
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Library in Concordia
Frank Carlson Library
Central Kansas Library System
📍 702 Broadway, Concordia, KS 66901
🕑 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may change on holidays — confirm before visiting.
The Story of the Library in Concordia
The Frank Carlson Library was built in 1976 and named for Concordia's most prominent citizen, Frank Carlson (1893–1987), the only Kansan to serve as Governor, U.S. Representative, and U.S. Senator. A longtime resident of Concordia, Carlson lent his name to the new library, which displays memorabilia from his life and political career alongside its circulating collection.
In 2011, coinciding with the Kansas sesquicentennial, the library used a mini-grant from the Kansas Humanities Council to renovate its Frank Carlson Room. The resulting exhibit, Frank Carlson: Prairie Politician, opened to the public on November 5, 2011, and features items such as pens used by President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign legislation and artifacts tied to Carlson's decades in public office.
About Public Libraries in Concordia
The Frank Carlson Library serves Concordia and Cloud County as a member of the Central Kansas Library System (CKLS), one of the seven regional library systems in Kansas. Any resident of the service area can get a free library card at the library, which unlocks book borrowing, computer and Wi-Fi access, and — through the CKLS shared catalog and the Pathfinder Central “One Patron, One Card” program — materials from partner libraries across the region.
Any Kansas resident can request a free State Library of Kansas eCard, which unlocks statewide digital collections including the Sunflower eLibrary — thousands of eBooks and audiobooks read through the free Libby app — plus research databases available online at no cost.
📚 What You Can Access
- 📚 Books, large print, and audiobooks for all ages
- 📱 eBooks & audiobooks via the Sunflower eLibrary on Libby
- 🌐 Free State Library of Kansas eCard for statewide databases
- 🔗 Pathfinder Central “One Patron, One Card” shared borrowing
- 🖨️ Public computers, printing, and free Wi-Fi
- 🏱 Cloud County Genealogical Society reference collection
- 🧒 Programs and space for kids, teens, and families
🏛️ Quick Facts
| Library | Frank Carlson Library |
| System | Central Kansas Library System (CKLS) |
| Address | 702 Broadway, Concordia, KS 66901 |
| Phone | 785-243-2250 |
| Built | 1976 |
| Library card | Free for area residents |
| State resource | State Library of Kansas eCard |
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