Teen and Young Adult

Diverse group of teens reading and using computers.

Welcome to Metro Teens!

Your local library is lit. No cap.

Okay. Okay. You got us. We might not be hip on the lingo of the 2020s, but we do know that there's so much the Metropolitan Library System can offer guests from the ages of 13-19. And guess who those guests are? YOU!

Here's just a sampling of the free stuff you didn't know you could do at your library:

• Hang out with friends at teen-centered events
• Volunteer for great experience (and service hours ?)
• Use Wi-Fi and charge your phone
• Have a Safe Place if you need help
• Read comics and manga - the hoopla collection is next level!
• Download audiobooks and ebooks with Libby
• Reserve a study room at almost every Metro Library location
• Ask a librarian about homework or research help
• Design something at your nearest Makerspace (they have 3D printers...we repeat 3D printers!)
• Play video and board games
• Find resume help and job search support
• Check out study guides, prepare for ACT, or even *the driver's test*

Explore more to do at any of our 19 locations today!

 

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

SO's Pen Pals Spring 2025

01/21/2025 @ 12:00pm - 03/21/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 66
Event Description:

Adults, Teens, Kids!

Hi There! My name is Jessica! I am your Pen Pal Librarian here at Southern Oaks Library.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Neighborhood Forest Signup - Free Trees for Kids!

All Day 2/15 - 3/14
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Edmond Library
Registration
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Outdoor Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Help us celebrate Earth Day in April by planting tree saplings across Edmond! Neighborhood Forest is partnering with the Edmond Library to bring saplings to your children. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

February Origami Challenge Take-Home Kit

02/22/2025 @ 1:00pm - 03/15/2025 @ 1:15pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Origami Take Home Kit

Kit includes step-by-step instructions and origami paper. 

Available at the Circulation Desk While Supplies Last. (February 22nd - March 15th)

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Papercraft Quilt Design Take-Home Kit

03/01/2025 @ 12:00am - 03/16/2025 @ 11:45pm
Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

For women’s history month we’re celebrating women’s art. For centuries, women have created beautiful, functional works of art in the form of quilts. But did you know that every quilt pattern and motif has its own name and history?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Book Box: Women's History Month

All Day 3/1 - 3/22
Adults
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

This Women’s History Month, dive into a special one-off themed book box! Inside, you’ll find a handpicked book—either fiction or nonfiction—that honors the stories and resilience of everyday extraordinary women throughout history.

Disclaimer(s)

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

We can only guarantee one kit per registration.  Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed.  Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.

Thank you for your help!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Period OKC Product Drive

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
All Ages, Adults
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Onsite (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Join the Edmond Library and Period OKC to help support women's health during this month-long period product drive! New, unopened supplies can be donated at the Edmond Library in the designated donation box in the lobby. 

Databases

A B C E F G H I J L M N O P R S T U V W

African-American History Online

Covers more than 500 years of African-American history using biographies, primary sources, images, videos, timelines, maps, and charts.

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Book Collection Nonfiction: High School

Contains abstracts and the full text of nonfiction books about careers, health, life skills, ethnicity, disabilities, adventure, sports, technology, biographies, history, science, women, civics and more. This resource is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

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Book Collection Nonfiction: Middle School

Contains abstracts and the full text of nonfiction books about careers, health, life skills, ethnicity, disabilities, adventure, sports, technology, biographies, history, science, women, civics and more. This resource is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

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Britannica Library Young Adults

A version of Encyclopedia Britannica that is designed to help students in grades 6-8 with homework assignments, school projects, and research reports.

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Britannica Online Reference Center

A version of Encyclopedia Britannica that is designed for older students and adults.

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College Blue Book

The College Blue Book is a guide to thousands of 2-and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada with detailed descriptions, including a listing of degree programs offered, scholarships, and occupational education programs.

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Creativebug

Creativebug is an on-demand arts and crafts instructional resource with over 1,000 high-quality videos taught by expert artists and makers. It includes classes and videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking, and more.

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CultureGrams

Contains state and country profiles, graphs and tables, photos, biographical articles, and unique information like recipes from around the world. There is a version of this database just for kids and a version for everyone else.

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Cypress Resume

Create professional resumes, cover letters and reference lists in minutes by simply entering basic information about yourself.

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