Drumright Public Library
🏢 City of Drumright · Drumright, Oklahoma
Drumright Public Library
Drumright Public Library stands on East Broadway in a Creek County city that exploded to life after wildcatter Thomas Slick struck oil on Frank Wheeler's farm in 1912 and drew 80,000 workers to what locals called "Ragtown." The library serves the 2,900-person community that replaced that boom camp, keeping its doors open into the evening on Mondays and Thursdays.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 11am–4pm |
| Wednesday | 11am–4pm |
| Thursday | 1pm–7pm |
| Friday | 11am–4pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 104 E Broadway Street, Drumright, OK 74030
Phone: (918) 352-2228
Website: cityofdrumright.com
Plus Code: 8675X9QX+99 (Drumright, OK)
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📖 About Drumright Public Library
Drumright Public Library is the public library of Drumright, Oklahoma, a Creek County city about 42 miles southwest of Tulsa. Drumright owes its existence to the 1912 oil discovery that ignited the Cushing-Drumright Field — for a few years in the 1910s the most productive oil field in the world. Landowners James Fulkerson and Aaron Drumright platted the original townsite (first named Fulkerson, then renamed after Aaron Drumright), a post office opened on December 28, 1912, and the town incorporated on May 27, 1913. By 1920 the population peaked at 6,460 before declining as the oil plays matured. The library at 104 East Broadway holds 12,263 volumes and circulates more than 5,000 items a year, serving a community of about 2,900. The collection includes a notable share of children's materials — children's circulation accounts for nearly half of all items checked out annually.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located in a city born from the 1912 Cushing-Drumright oil boom — briefly the world's largest oil field
- Holds 12,263 volumes with strong children's collection (nearly half of annual circulation)
- Open Monday evenings until 7 pm and Thursday afternoons through 7 pm for working families
- Saturday morning hours 9:30 am–1 pm for weekend visits
- Free Wi-Fi and public computers for internet access
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Drumright cardholders can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and stream digital content free through Oklahoma's statewide resources:
📚 Services
- Circulating collection of 12,263 volumes including strong children's materials
- Public computers with internet access
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the library
- Reference assistance
- Interlibrary loan for materials not held locally
- Library cards free with proof of local address
🎸 Programs
- Children's programming and storytime
- Summer reading program
- Community events and activities
- Oklahoma Virtual Library digital reading challenges
📍 Nearby Libraries in Creek & Payne Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Drumright called an oil-boom town, and what does that mean for the library?
In March 1912, wildcatter Thomas Slick struck oil on Frank Wheeler's farm, triggering one of the greatest oil rushes in Oklahoma history. Within years, the Cushing-Drumright Field was producing more oil than any other field in the world, and 80,000 workers poured into the area. The town — platted by Aaron Drumright and James Fulkerson and incorporated in 1913 — grew from a tent camp called 'Ragtown' to a city of 6,460 by 1920. The Drumright Public Library at 104 East Broadway serves this historic Creek County community.
What are the Drumright Public Library's hours?
The library is open Monday 10 am–7 pm, Tuesday–Wednesday 11 am–4 pm, Thursday 1 pm–7 pm, Friday 11 am–4 pm, and Saturday 9:30 am–1 pm. The library is closed on Sunday.
Does the Drumright Public Library have Wi-Fi?
Yes, free wireless internet is available throughout the library during all open hours. Public computers are also available for patrons who need in-library internet access.
What digital borrowing options does the library offer?
Drumright cardholders have free access to the Oklahoma Virtual Library, which provides eBooks and audiobooks through the Libby app, as well as hoopla for streaming movies, music, comics, and more — all available 24/7 with a valid library card.
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