Almonte Library

In 2011, the Southern Oaks Library moved to the Almonte Shopping Center for a temporary location while their building on South Walker was being renovated. As a result of the high usage by new library users in this neighborhood, the Metropolitan Library System saw a great need for a permanent library in this community. In February 2013, the Almonte Library opened as a permanent location in a leased storefront in the Almonte Shopping Center. That location was 12,500 square feet with a capacity of 35,000 library materials, seating for 60 people, designated spaces for children and teens, a magazine reading area, and a multi-purpose room for small meetings.

In May 2024, the Almonte Library opened a brand-new facility kitty-corner from its former location in the Almonte Shopping Center. The building was part of the voter-approved "Better Streets, Safer City" bond issue. The Almonte Library nearly doubled in size and now boasts over 20,000 square feet to help make the community feel welcome. Guests will find a Makerspace, podcasting studio, drive-up book drop, shaded outdoor space for storytime, playground equipment and more. The collection includes more than 40,000 books, magazines, DVDs, and other forms of media in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. The highlight of the space is two large artworks by local OKC artists. Muralist Scott Henderson created a bookcase mural on the northeast corner of the building to celebrate Oklahoma's rich literary heritage. Inside the library, mother-daughter artist duo Nicole and Aztrid Moan created a mosaic tile mural titled "Tree of Lanterns" which features the word Welcome in different languages.

Public transit:

• EMBARK bus route 012 (click here for route map)
• Closest bus stop: S May Ave @ SW 59th St (1-minute walk to library from bus 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
• Wi-Fi hotspots (available to check out; holds can be placed in our catalog)

MLS Studios (Makerspace)

• Hours: Mon-Thurs 1-7 PM. To make an appointment, reserve online, call us at 405.231.8650, click the Need Help? button on this page, or email us.
• Equipment:
  • Mac and Windows computers
  • 3D printers
  • iPads
  • Cricut Maker
  • Button maker
  • Sewing and embroidering machines

  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 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

  Spaces

  • Study rooms - Free (reservations required)
  • Meeting room - Rented for a cost (reservations required)
  • Podcast Room - Reservations can be made through Book a Librarian.

  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

  Drive-Up Hours

  Available during all operating hours.