Attention:

The Ralph Ellison library will be closed for maintenance beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

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

    • Public use computers with 60-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
    • Public use typewriter
    • 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 - 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.

Total Wellness

5:15pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Forum (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Total Wellness is a FREE interactive weight loss for adults to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Classes meet for eight weeks. The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of their body weight and become more active.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Way Fun Wednesday: Art-o-Rama

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth-PreK
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Family Place (Midwest City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Come play with us on Way Fun Wednesdays!

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.

One More Chapter: Fiction

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Midwest City Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Do you love reading and discussing books?  Then come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.  We will be discussing books by the author, Scarlett St.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Fandom Trivia Night: K-Pop

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Teens, do you know everything there is to know about BTS, BLACKPINK, and all the other K-Pop artists? Compete against other teens and prove you're the K-Pop trivia master! You may even leave with a prize.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wildlife Walks

9:30am - 10:30am
All Ages
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Outdoor Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Join local author Nicholas Davis for a close encounter with Oklahoma's amazing critters!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

D&D with Judd

11:00am - 4:30pm
Adults
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

This is a continuation from our D&D for Beginners.   The adventures continue their adventures of learning how to play D&D.