Capitol Hill Library

Contact Information

327 SW 27th Street

Oklahoma City, OK

73109

Phone: (405) 634-6308

About Capitol Hill Library 

The Capitol Hill Library opened in its current location in November of 1951. In 1965, it joined the Metropolitan Library System. In 2007, Oklahoma City voters approved a bond issue to renovate Capitol Hill. The renovated library opened in October 2017 with an additional 9,400 square feet (now totaling 17,000 square feet), a large meeting room, four private study rooms, a children's area featuring outdoor patio seating, a teen area, and additional computers.

The first airplane flight in Oklahoma took place on the site of Capitol Hill Library in 1910. Capitol Hill’s décor reflects that history of the community and nods to it can be found throughout the space. A permanent public art installation visible at the front entrance of the library titled “Never Stop Dreaming…the Sky Is the Limit”, by local Venezuelan-born artist Beatriz Mayorca, also reflects the theme of flight.

Today, Capitol Hill Library serves the diverse residents of the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood in south Oklahoma City, a block away from historic Commerce Street, or Calle Dos Cinco.

Book drop location: On the southeast corner of the building.

Public transit:

  • EMBARK bus routes 014 (click here for route map), 040 (click here for route map), and 011 (click here for route map)
  • Closest bus stops:
    • Route 014
      • Inbound: SW 25th St @ S Hudson Ave (2-minute walk to library from stop)
      • Outbound: SW 25th St @ S Walker Ave (4-minute walk to library from stop)
    • Route 040: S Walker Ave @ SW 25th St (5-minute walk to library from stop)
    • Route 011: SW 29th St @ S Walker Ave (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
    • Mobile device charging station
    • Wi-Fi hotspots (available to check out; holds can be placed in our catalog)

    Collection

    • Self-serve holds shelf and a self-check machine
    • 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 use of library resources (by appointment)
    • Bilingual (Spanish/English) materials
    • Experience Passes - Free admission to local museums. For more information, click here

    Spaces

    Miscellaneous

    • Spanish-speaking staff

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 "Kids" group.

Letters To Santa

All Day 12/1 - 12/21
Kids
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Calling all children! Visit the Capitol Hill Library and write your letters to Santa as part of this passive library display program.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Caring Van Visit

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Capitol Hill Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Outdoors (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The Oklahoma Caring Van Program delivers immunizations to protect children and adolescents from dangerous illnesses at no cost to their families.

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.

Introductory English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

After School Games

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Cultural Experiences, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Join us on Thursdays for an hour of video games after school!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introductory English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Learn the basics of English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This introductory level class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. 

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

Jigsaw Puzzle Contest!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Bring your puzzle partner and compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle before the other pairs! Each pair will be given the same 500-piece puzzle, and will race to finish before the other teams.