Southern Oaks Library

Southern Oaks Library

Contact Information

6900 S. Walker Avenue

Oklahoma City, OK

73139

Phone: (405) 631-4468

About Southern Oaks Library 

Southern Oaks Library opened its doors in its current location in 1975. This library serves the diverse educational, informational and cultural needs of south Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County. On September 25, 2012, a renovated Southern Oaks Library opened, showcasing its expansion from 16,000 square feet to 20,000 square feet. Local sculptor Joe Slack designed several sculptures outside the library entitled “Cover to Cover.”

Book drop location: On the east side of the building.

Public transit:

  • EMBARK bus routes 040 (click here for route map) and 013 (click here for route map)
  • Closest bus stops:
    • Route 040: S Walker Ave @ SW 69th St (1-minute walk to library from stop)
    • Route 013: SW 74th St @ S Walker Ave (10-minute walk to library from stop)

Services

    Technology

    • Public use computers with 60-minute internet access and printing capabilities
    • An express computer with 15-minute internet access and printing capabilities
    • Mobile and offsite printing
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Color copy machine with free outbound faxing (to U.S. numbers only) and scanning capability
    • Chromebooks (available to check out on a first-come, first-served basis)
    • Wi-Fi hotspots (available to check out; holds can be placed in our catalog)

    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 for the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, the Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma Banjo Museum, and the Museum of Osteology that are first-come, first-served

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

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

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Boxes (Signup)

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," we have the thing for you! Sign up for a book box and we will try to find you your new favorite book from the Juvenile or Young Adult reading level! We will con...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spring Equinox Kit

All Day 3/18 - 3/24
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Celebrate the coming season with a Spring Equinox take home kit! Inside you will find instructions for leaf and flower pressing, a recipe for a delicious spring treat, and information about why we have seasons in the first place.  Registratio...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fan Fiction/ Fan Art Contest Gallery 2024

All Day 3/18 - 3/30
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Writing
Event Description:
The Southern Oaks Library Fan Fiction and Fan Art contest was founded by John Hilbert. In dedication to John's work, the contest continues to recognize the remarkable talents of people in our community. February 1, 2024 is the first day to submit ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Tai Chi

10:15am - 11:15am
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:
The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. The class meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. To register please sign up on...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Car Build

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Description:
The race is on! Join us on March 19th starting at 2:30pm at the Southern Oaks Library to build a little craft car. We will be using boxes, tires, and decorating material to build with. After you build a car, race it on our race track and see how fast...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Forces and Motion: Steam Challenge

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:
Dive into the thrilling world of STEAM this March 20th at the Southern Oaks Library. We will be building a Roller Coaster out of paper plates and creating other Forces and Motion projects. We start at 1pm while supplies last. This program is for ages...