Location & Contact
Address:
4051 West Dr.
Kansas City, KS 66109
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Phone: 913.295.8250
The Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library and Environmental Learning Center is one of only two public library environmental learning centers in the United States. The library is the result of a unique partnership between the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, USD 500, and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County Parks and Recreation Department.
The library is located on the west side of Wyandotte County Lake Park, just north of Leavenworth Road and east of I-435. Parking is available in the lot directly in front of the library.
Road closure update 01/23/2026:
West Drive from Shelter 4 to the Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library will be closed beginning Monday, January 26, 2026 to repair a retaining wall along the road. To access the library, please use the northern entrance off I-435 and Wolcott Drive to enter the park on 93rd Street. Details regarding the project can be found in this news article from FOX4KC.
Schlagle Programs
Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library offers special programming for area schools and organizations.
There are several field trip options both indoors and outdoors, including environmental education and outdoor skill lessons that align with the Kansas state education curriculum standards. Field trips are free for schools to participate in with bus stipends given to Wyandotte County schools.
In addition, the library also offers StarLab, an inflatable planetarium, for use on field trips and for homeschool opportunities. Please be aware that this structure occupies a significant portion of the library space when in use. Tables, animal ambassadors, and library collections are still available for use to the public during this time.
For more information on how to schedule programs and what type of programming is available, please reach out to our scheduling coordinators at flsinfo@kckpl.org or call the library directly at 913-295-8250.
How to Schedule Classroom Programs at Schlagle
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Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library offers hands-on nature and science-based educational and outdoor recreational programs to school students and the general public. Teachers can bring their classes on field trips, or schedule outreach visits from F.L. Schlagle staff to their schools. The library offers family-friendly events on third Saturdays including trail hikes, nature crafts, classes on Kansas natural history, and more.
F.L. Schlagle also offers summer camps for ages 5-15, spring break programs, monthly homeschool science programs, and weekly storytimes. The library holds four large scale events each year, Eagle Days in January, a Spring Cleaning event in April, the Lawson Roberts Butterfly Festival in September and Trunk or Treat in October.
In addition, the library has many live reptiles, amphibians, and an arachnid on display. There is a “touch table” with many animal biofacts, scavenger hunts, and a nature trail. There is lots to explore and learn about at library!
The following are links to documents or websites that provide information about Natural History in the area.
The F.L. Schlagle Library has two (2) laptops available for patron use. The library also includes a printer and photocopier. Printing or making copies in Black & White costs 10 cents a page. Copies or prints in color costs 50 cents a page. A fax machine is also available.
There is parking available inside the circle drive directly to the north of the Library. Two handicap parking spots are also available.
This facility includes two accessible parking spots. The building comes equipped with an elevator for access to the basement floor. It also includes two (2) unisex bathrooms, one of which is handicap accessible. The building has an ADA-compliant automated door opener. The trail and gardens are covered with wood chips, making them accessible for wheelchair users and parents with strollers.