Downtown OKC Library temporarily closes due to lice

Downtown OKC Library temporarily shuts down to treat body lice discovery in a staff area. Scheduled to reopen Thursday.

Wednesday, April 23rd 2025, 5:54 pm

By: Destini Pittman


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The Library in Downtown Oklahoma City closed at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday after body lice were discovered in a staff area, library officials say.

The library says all areas of the building are being treated. They plan to reopen on Thursday.

While the library says the risk to the public is low, if you visited the library and have concerns, you can learn more about body lice, like what to look for and how to respond, here.

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