Research Services

Services Provided

 The Leavenworth Public Library has a wealth of research materials open to the public. Because not everyone can come to Leavenworth to use those resources, the reference staff provides a limited research service. Typically, patrons send a letter or an e-mail requesting that we perform a search for them. Upon receiving this, we will assess whether we have the information they need. If we do not, we will attempt to direct them to a source that will have their information. If we believe that our resources might have the information they want, we will then request a fee (see next section) and more information on their research request. Once the fee is received, we will begin the search. Since the reference staff have other duties, it may take a month or two for us to complete your search. Some of the sources we have available include the following:

Federal and State Censuses
Birth and Death Records
Marriage Records
Divorce Records
Deed Records
Naturalization Records
Cemetery Records
City Directories
Maps
Photographs
Leavenworth Times
Leavenworth High School Yearbooks

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Cost of Services

Document searches, regardless of size of the search or actual information found, are assessed a fee of $15.00. In the case of multiple searches or particularly difficult searches, a larger fee may be requested. This fee covers the time taken for the search, photocopies, and mailing charges. Although we will need the fee before we begin the search, we will not deposit the fee until the search is completed. All checks or money orders should be made payable to the Leavenworth Public Library and sent to the address below. Please note: Simply because we offer to conduct a search does not guarantee that we will find anything, and the search fee is non-refundable. 

In the case of photograph reproduction requests, if patrons come in and select the photo themselves, the library charges a $10.00 service fee. If the librarian conducts a search for the photo, there will be the usual $15.00 fee. In either case, the patron will then need to work with the designated photo studio to obtain a copy of the photo. For more information on photograph reproduction please contact us.

Leavenworth Public Library
Attn: Reference Staff
417 Spruce Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048

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Writing Requests

 When writing your research request, please include as much detail as possible. It is important to know exactly what kinds of information you want. It is also important to know how much information you want and how detailed that information needs to be. If you have any preference for information type, you should also include that in your request. Names, dates, locations, and any major events will prove invaluable, not only in finding your information, but getting it to you in a timely manner. If you have any other questions about our services, please feel free to write, e-mail - refdesk@leavenworth.lib.ks.us
or call us at (913) 682-5666 ex. 206.