Will Rogers Library serves residents of the City of Claremore, Oklahoma, as well as all residents of Rogers County, Oklahoma. The airy, contemporary structure at 1515 N. Florence houses a collection of over 60,000 items, and the library's staff provides a variety of services to its patrons.

Claremore's first library dates back to the early 1900s when books were checked out from a local dental office. In 1914, the Claremore Federation of Women's Clubs solicited contributions from the public to enhance library services in the community. Six-hundred volumes were placed in a room at the Court House, and a librarian was hired for an annual salary of $225.

In 1918, the library was located in two rooms at City Hall with an appropriated budget from the City of $600.

During the 1930s, plans were developed to build a municipal library building. The funds which enabled the construction of a library were obtained from the sale of land donated to the city by its most beloved and revered citizen, humorist Will Rogers. After Will Rogers' death in 1935, it was decided to honor his memory by naming the municipal library after him. The structure on Weenonah Avenue was dedicated in 1936 as Will Rogers Library. From that building, citizens of Claremore had access to library services for over 50 years.

The new building, dedicated in 1994, retains the name Will Rogers Library. Citizens of 21st Century Claremore and Rogers County can avail themselves of modern technological services, children's and adult programming, a spacious meeting room, and a collection that includes music, audiobooks, DVDs and videos, in addition to thousands of print items.

Like all public libraries throughout our nation, Will Rogers Library serves as a cornerstone of democratic principles by providing free public access to information. The library staff encourages you to visit our facility and make use of all we have to offer.