Midwest City Library

Midwest City

Contact Information

8143 E. Reno Avenue

Midwest City, OK

73110

Phone: (405) 732-4828

About Midwest City Library 

The Midwest City Library first opened its doors in 1955 at 3210 Belaire, formerly part of the clubhouse of the Municipal Golf Course Center. In 1964, the same year Oklahoma County voters approved a 1.9 mill ad valorem tax to establish a city-county library system, the Midwest City Library moved to expanded quarters in another part of the old golf course clubhouse. In 1965, the Midwest City Library joined the Metropolitan Library System. In the 1980s, a bond issue was passed and the current 36,000 square foot facility was built and opened on September 14, 1987. On permanent display in the lobby is a triptych, commissioned by the City of Midwest City, called "Summer Skies" by Oklahoma artist Wilson Hurley.

Located in the library: Literacy Link Office, offering adult literacy classes to the people of eastern Oklahoma County. (Phone: 405-732-2737)

Book drop location: Drive-thru return on the south side of building.

Public transit:

  • EMBARK bus route 015 (click here for route map) NOTE: This route only runs Mondays through Fridays.
  • Closest bus stops:
    • Outbound: N Midwest Blvd @ National Ave (5-minute walk to library from stop)
    • Inbound: E Reno Ave @ Thorton Dr (5-minute walk to library from stop)

Services

    Technology

    Collection

    • Self-serve holds shelf and self-check machines
    • Catalog computers dedicated to searching the library's collection
    • Library staff who can provide assistance locating information, using print and electronic sources, and provide readers' advisory
    • Place and pick up interlibrary loan requests
    • Tours and instruction in the use of library resources (by appointment)
    • Experience Passes - Free admission to local museums. For more information, click here

    Spaces

Hours of Operation

Please check the top of this page for notices impacting our hours of operation or services offered.

Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 6pm

Curbside Hours

Mon-Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 6pm

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fall Blood Drive at the Midwest City Library

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Outdoors (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

How Donating Helps You, Too

Look for the Bloodmobile in the west parking lot.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting.  Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks.  Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn to Crochet: Scrunchies

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a cozy crochet event where you’ll learn to create beautiful scrunchies, perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. It’s a fun, creative way to connect with others and make something useful. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Gift Card Holders

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Get creative and learn how to turn simple toilet paper rolls into festive and unique gift card holders!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Rock Painting for Route 66

11:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Get ready to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Oklahoma’s iconic Route 66 by creating your own hand-painted rocks inspired by the “Mother Road”!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Birth-PreK
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for Storytime at the Midwest City Library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share valuable information about reading readiness with parents and caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life)

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.