Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Free Library Services for Oklahoma City Residents
We are the Village Library, a network of 18 community-focused libraries serving Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. Founded in 1958, our organization provides free access to educational resources, digital materials, and lifelong learning opportunities for residents of all ages. Our dedicated staff curates extensive collections of books, periodicals, and multimedia resources while offering innovative services like curbside pickup, virtual programming, and technology lending. We maintain specialized departments for genealogy research, literacy programs, and workforce development to address diverse community needs. Through partnerships with local schools and organizations, we deliver tailored resources for students, job seekers, and families.Our accessible facilities feature study rooms, meeting spaces, and STEAM technology centers that foster collaboration and creativity. We operate 24/7 online services for catalog access and digital content borrowing while maintaining physical locations open six days a week. Our commitment to inclusivity is demonstrated through adaptive technologies, multilingual collections, and outreach programs for underserved populations. We continually update our resources to include emerging technologies and contemporary learning tools. With over 60 years of service excellence, our system remains a vital community hub for education, information, and cultural engagement.
Services
Book Borrowing
Research Assistance
Technology Lending
Community Programs
Literacy Services
Digital Resources
Curbside Pickup
Study Rooms
Genealogy Research
Children's Programs
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We offer free access to 1 million+ print and digital resources
- Our system includes specialized research collections and archives
- We provide technology lending and computer access at all branches
- Our staff delivers personalized research assistance and reader advisory
- We maintain accessible facilities with adaptive learning technologies
What people say
Excellent collection
Helpful staff
Great events
Technology access
Children's programs
Services
Book Borrowing
Access over 1 million print and digital materials including books, audiobooks, magazines, and DVDs. Patrons can borrow physical items at all branches or access digital content 24/7 through our online platform. Library cards provide free access to these collections for residents across our service area.
Research Assistance
Professional librarians offer in-person and online research help for academic, business, and personal projects. We provide access to premium databases, historical archives, and specialized resources for genealogy, career development, and local history research through our reference collections and digital subscriptions.
Community Programs
Attend free educational events including author talks, cultural workshops, and skill-building classes for all age groups. Our calendar features literacy programs for children, technology training for seniors, and creative arts workshops that engage diverse community interests throughout the year.
Technology Lending
Borrow laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots, and other digital tools to support learning and connectivity. We provide technology demonstrations and training sessions to help patrons develop digital literacy skills while offering equipment loans to bridge the technology access gap.
Literacy Services
Participate in children's storytimes, teen reading programs, and adult literacy initiatives designed to build foundational reading skills. Our early literacy centers provide interactive learning tools while specialized programs support English language learners and families with beginning readers.
Questions
How do I get a library card?
Visit any branch with ID showing your current address to get a card. Out-of-area residents may pay a $25 annual fee for access.
What digital resources are available?
Access e-books, audiobooks, streaming movies, music, and research databases 24/7 using your library card number and PIN.
Are there meeting room options?
Yes, our branches offer reservable meeting spaces ranging from small study rooms to large community halls with AV equipment.
What youth services do you offer?
We provide storytimes, reading programs, homework help, and STEAM activities for children plus teen gaming events and maker lab access.
How can I return materials?
Use book drops at all locations during operating hours or return items at any branch within our service area.
Is there job search assistance?
Yes, we offer resume help, career databases, and free workshops on job searching and workplace skills development.
