Whitewater Memorial Library
🏢 South Central Kansas Library System · Whitewater, Kansas
Whitewater Memorial Library
The Whitewater Memorial Library is the public library of Whitewater, a Butler County wheat-belt community of about 700 residents, offering evening hours on Mondays and Thursdays and a Little Free Library at the corner by Remington Middle School to extend reading into the neighborhood.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 1:30pm–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5pm |
| Thursday | 1:30pm–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 118 East Topeka, Whitewater, KS 67154
Phone: (316) 799-2471
Website: whitewater.scklslibrary.info
Plus Code: 8694XV72+3M (Whitewater, KS)
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📖 About Whitewater Memorial Library
The Whitewater Memorial Library serves the small city of Whitewater, Kansas, in Butler County — part of the South Central Kansas plains about 20 miles northeast of Wichita. It is a member of the South Central Kansas Library System (SCKLS) and participates in KICNET, the statewide interlibrary loan network, and SCKLS Rotating Collections to supplement its local holdings. The library uses the Biblionix Apollo automation system, and cardholders can access digital eBooks and audiobooks through the cloudLibrary, Freading, and Comics Plus platforms as well as the Kansas State Library's statewide digital resources. The library sponsors a Little Free Library at the corner by Remington Middle School, extending community reading beyond its walls.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Evening hours on Monday and Thursday (until 8 pm) for after-work and after-school patrons
- Member of SCKLS (South Central Kansas Library System) — interlibrary loan from across the region via KICNET
- Community Little Free Library at the corner by Remington Middle School
- Free eBooks and audiobooks through cloudLibrary and Freading with a Whitewater library card
- Comics Plus digital graphic novels and comics available to all cardholders
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Whitewater cardholders can read, listen and learn for free through SCKLS digital platforms and Kansas statewide resources:
📚 Services
- Circulating book, audiobook and DVD collection
- Interlibrary loan via KICNET and SCKLS
- SCKLS Rotating Collections — supplemental materials rotated from the system
- Public computers and internet access
- Readers advisory and reference assistance
- Little Free Library at Remington Middle School corner
🎸 Programs
- Youth reading and activity programs
- Summer reading program
- Community events and seasonal programming
- Language learning resources (digital)
📍 Nearby Libraries in Butler & Sedgwick County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Whitewater Memorial Library's hours?
Monday and Thursday the library opens later and stays open until 8 pm (1:30–8 pm). Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday are daytime hours, 10 am–5 pm. Saturday the library is open 10 am–1 pm. The library is closed on Sunday.
What is the SCKLS and why does it matter for Whitewater borrowers?
SCKLS is the South Central Kansas Library System, a regional cooperative that the Whitewater Memorial Library belongs to. Membership means Whitewater cardholders can request items from libraries across South Central Kansas through interlibrary loan (KICNET), borrow rotating collections for variety, and access the SCKLS Digital Library Initiative for eBooks and digital media.
Can I borrow eBooks from the Whitewater Memorial Library?
Yes. With a free Whitewater library card you can borrow eBooks and audiobooks through cloudLibrary (no waitlists on many titles), Freading, and Comics Plus digital graphic novels — all free through the SCKLS Digital Library Initiative. First-time digital users can get started at library.ks.gov.
What is the Little Free Library in Whitewater?
The Whitewater Memorial Library sponsors a Little Free Library located on the corner near Remington Middle School. It's a community book exchange where anyone can take a book or leave one — extending free reading access into the neighborhood beyond library hours.
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