Northwest Library

Long awaited by area library customers, the new Northwest Library opened May 22nd, 2012. The location of the library allows it to more immediately serve northwest Oklahoma City and County. The 35,000 square foot library features striking visual elements, such as the derricks rising from its roof in a tribute to Oklahoma’s history with oil, unique outdoor patios for both children and adults, stunning outdoor sculptures by artist Solomon Bassoff, and broad sustainability features that will allow it to become one of the first Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified libraries Oklahoma. In addition to becoming the system’s third largest library, the new library features a collection of nearly 156,000 books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs to serve its customers.