Contact Information
5600 NW 122nd Street
Oklahoma City, OK
73142
Phone: (405) 606-3580
About Patience S. Latting Northwest Library
The Patience S. Latting Northwest Library opened on May 22, 2012 as the first new Metro Library location in more than 30 years. This 35,000 square foot library features imagery of the Oklahoma prairie including study areas housed in glass that resemble oil derricks. Wood-slat walls are reminiscent of the oilfield equipment crates that were historically used as temporary housing. Also unique are the outdoor patios for children and adults. Shelving end-panels feature scenes from the Oklahoma prairie such as wheat fields and windmills. Oklahoma-themed outdoor art sculptures include a 7’ tall saurophaganax dinosaur, a 7’ long collared lizard, a raccoon, and cowgirl Lucille Mulhall with her shelter dog, Wall-E. These whimsical sculptures by artist Solomon Bassoff of Faducci Studio are constructed of steel armature covered with hand sculpted cement and enhanced with applied Italian glass mosaic.
The Northwest Library has broad sustainability features that will allow it to become the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified public library built in Oklahoma. These LEED elements include a drip irrigation system, low-flow faucets/toilets to reduce water use, a geothermal heating and cooling system to reduce energy consumption, use of recycled and regionally sourced materials for construction, use of sustainably harvested wood, low-emitting finishes and day-lighting for interior spaces. The Northwest Library, located near NW 122nd and MacArthur, is easily accessible through its close proximity to both the Hefner Parkway and the Kilpatrick Turnpike.
Book drop location: Drive-up return on the south side of the building.
Public transit:
- EMBARK bus route 003 (click here for route map)
- Closest bus stop: N Meridian Ave @ Memorial Cir (NOTE: 36-minute walk to library from stop)
Services
- Public use computers with 60-minute internet access and printing capabilities
- Mobile and offsite printing
- Free Wi-Fi
- Express Wi-Fi Hotspots (7-day checkout period), first-come first-served
- Reservable Wi-Fi Hotspots (4-week checkout period)
- Color copy machine with free outbound faxing (to U.S. numbers only) and scanning capability
- 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, school group visits welcome (by appointment)
- Experience Passes - Free admission to local museums. For more information, click here
Technology
Collection
- Study rooms - Free (reservations required)
- Meeting rooms - Rented for a cost (reservations required)
Spaces
Hours of Operation
Please check the top of this page for notices impacting our hours of operation or services offered.
Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 6pm
Curbside Hours
Mon-Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 6pm
Upcoming Events
Celebrating Dolly Parton: Coffee Filter Butterflies Take-Home Kit
Butterflies are Dolly Parton's symbol. Create your own beautiful, colorful butterflies using coffee filters and washable markers!
Disclaimer(s)
We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).
Celebrating Dolly Parton: Construction Paper Trains Take-Home Kit
All aboard! Help your child build their own construction paper train while developing essential early learning skills supporting color and shape identification and fine motor skill development.
Disclaimer(s)
We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).
Celebrating Dolly Parton: What Would Dolly Do Bracelet Take-Home Kit
Create your own inspiring bracelet that asks the important question: "What Would Dolly Do?"
Using letter beads, you'll craft a special reminder to approach life with Dolly's kindness, generosity, and big heart.
Disclaimer(s)
We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).
Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!
Please join us for a playtime that includes an assortment of blocks, manipulatives, and infant toys for our toddler friends which stimulate growth and foster repetitive play!
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.
How to Make a Monster with Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation
Think you've got what it takes to create the next creepy classic? Join us for How to Make a Monster, an epic drawing workshop where you take control of the creepy, the crawly, and the downright bizarre.
Overwhelmed by the number of important items and photos on your phone? Have important, scanned records on multiple computers or harddrives? This hour long workshop will share best practices for storing and ordering your digital files.