Lawton Public Library
🏢 City of Lawton · LAWTON, Oklahoma
Lawton Public Library
The Lawton Public Library at 110 SW 4th Street is the main branch of Lawton's two-location system — serving Comanche County's largest city with 3D printing, a Library of Things, 30+ research databases, and programs for all ages from children's story time to veteran services.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 110 SW 4TH STREET, LAWTON, OK 73501
Phone: 580-581-3450
Website: lawtonok.gov
Plus Code: 8663JJ44+WH (LAWTON, OK)
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📖 About Lawton Public Library
Lawton is the county seat of Comanche County in southwestern Oklahoma and the state's fourth-largest city, with roughly 93,000 residents and a population closely linked to nearby Fort Sill — the U.S. Army field artillery center that has anchored the region since 1869. The Lawton Public Library at 110 SW 4th Street is a department of the City of Lawton and the hub of a two-branch system that also includes the Kathleen Wyatt Nicholson Branch at 1304 NW Kingswood Road. The main library offers an extensive digital collection of 30+ databases including Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks, Ancestry.com and Fold3 for military and genealogy research (valuable given Fort Sill's history), Brainfuse HelpNow, JobNow, and VetNow for live tutoring and veteran benefits navigation, Transparent Language Online for 100+ languages, and ABCmouse and other children's educational platforms. The library's catalog runs on the Biblionix Apollo system at lawton.biblionix.com. With its Bright Beginnings story times, LEGO Coding Club, and FIRST LEGO League Challenge Team, the Lawton Public Library is an active partner in STEM education for Comanche County's next generation.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Two-branch city system: Main Branch (110 SW 4th St) plus Nicholson Branch (1304 NW Kingswood Rd, Sat 10 AM–3 PM)
- Library of Things collection — puzzles, 3D printing, and specialty items for borrowing
- 30+ research databases including Ancestry.com, Fold3, Brainfuse VetNow, and Transparent Language Online
- Bright Beginnings story times, LEGO Coding Club, and FIRST LEGO League Challenge Team for youth STEM
- Curbside pickup available — call ext. 2 or 3 to arrange same-day service
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Lawton cardholders can read, stream, research and learn free through Oklahoma's statewide digital programs:
📚 Services
- Library of Things — puzzles, specialty items and community-use equipment for borrowing
- 3D printing available for patrons
- Public computers with internet access and printing
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Curbside pickup (call 580-581-3450 ext. 2 or 3)
- Interlibrary loan (ILL)
- Online card registration and account management
- Text renewals and account alerts: text 580-825-5404
- Kathleen Wyatt Nicholson Branch — 1304 NW Kingswood Rd, open Sat 10 AM–3 PM
🎸 Programs
- Bright Beginnings Storytime for young children
- LEGO Coding Club for youth
- FIRST LEGO League Challenge Team
- Teen internship opportunities
- Staying Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) — fitness program for older adults
- Digital Memory Center — family history and local archive resources
- Monthly newsletter and community events calendar
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southwest Oklahoma
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Lawton Public Library offer resources specifically for military families and veterans?
Yes. Given Lawton's proximity to Fort Sill, the library provides free access to Brainfuse VetNow (live assistance navigating VA benefits), Fold3 (digitized military records and service documents), and Ancestry.com Library Edition for family history research. Staff can also assist with interlibrary loan requests for military history materials.
Can I borrow a 3D printer or unusual items at the Lawton Public Library?
Yes. The Lawton Public Library's Library of Things collection includes 3D printing services along with puzzles and specialty items. Visit 110 SW 4th Street during open hours or contact the library at 580-581-3450 to learn what's currently available for borrowing or use.
What is the Nicholson Branch and when is it open?
The Kathleen Wyatt Nicholson Branch at 1304 NW Kingswood Road is a satellite location that is open Saturdays only, 10 AM to 3 PM. All Lawton library cardholders can use both locations, and items borrowed from either branch can be returned to either.
How do I renew library materials without visiting in person?
Lawton Public Library cardholders can renew online through the catalog at lawton.biblionix.com, call the main branch at 580-581-3450, or use the text renewal service — send a text to 580-825-5404. Curbside pickup is also available by calling ext. 2 or 3 during open hours.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
👶 This library runs story times for kids. See how library story times work — ages, what happens and that they are free — and find other libraries with story-time programs library story times by state.
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