GENEALOGY ONE-ON-ONE TUTORIALS
Looking for clues as to your ancestry? Or do you have specific questions on how to get started with your genealogy research? The Metropolitan Library System is hosting one-on-one sessions to provide the support and guidance needed for specific genealogy research needs.
“We started doing the one-on-one meetings with customers during the unexpected closure, and they were a big hit,” said Special Collections Librarian Lisa Bradley. “We use Zoom to hold the meetings, but other than a few minor minor technical glitches, we haven’t had any issues.
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CHOCTAW LIBRARY GUILD TO HOLD HERB & GARDEN FESTIVAL ONLINE
The Choctaw Library Guild will hold their first herb and garden festival to raise money to support the Metropolitan Library System’s Choctaw Library from May 16th to May 23rd.
“We had planned to have the festival outside, but because of the pandemic, we decided it’s best to hold it online,” said Heather Zeoli, director of development for the Metropolitan Library System.
They will be hosting demonstrations, presentations and DIY “How To” instructional sessions via Zoom [Meeting ID: 868-9500-3396 Password: Choctaw]. There will also be a silent auction in addition to curbsi...
COVID-19 Diary Project
As part of its commitment to document and share the history of Oklahoma County the Special Collections & Research department of the Metropolitan Library System has announced the Oklahoma County COVID-19 Diary Project. The project will gather journals, diaries and other creative material from around Oklahoma County to help document the community’s experiences during the current crisis caused by the novel coronavirus.
All residents of central Oklahoma are welcome to submit contributions to the project. “One of the library’s roles is to preserve our history and culture for future...
Metropolitan Library System Announces Friends Booksale
Love books? Like sale prices? The Friends of the Metropolitan Library System are hosting a booksale that is sure to delight booklovers everywhere.
One of the largest booksales in the nation will take place in Oklahoma City Saturday and Sunday Feb. 22 and 23, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Expo Hall. Admission is free. The Friends are offering thousands of affordable titles at their annual public booksale event.
A pre-sale will be held Feb. 21 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Friends members. Those wishing to join the Friends may purchase memberships ...
2020 Black History Month Activities
Renown Black American poet Maya Angelou said, “I always felt, if I could get to a Library, I’ll be OK.” The Metropolitan Library System will celebrate Black History Month with diverse library programs throughout Oklahoma County in the month of February.
Black History Month programs will include informative dance performances on the history of Hip Hop dance from the R.A.C.E. Dance Collective, a documentary screening of The Lady: The Making of the Charlie Christian Jazz Festival with Harold Jones, a presentation on Black Towns in the U.S. and screenings of the PBS film series The Af...
METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM MAKES NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TO READ MORE
What if you could accomplish all your goals in the new year simply by reading more? Over 40 percent of Americans said they were likely to make a New Year’s resolution and about 20 percent who do, resolve to read more in the new year, while other popular resolutions include reaching health and learning related goals.
Whether your New Year’s resolution is to improve your health, learn a new skill or read more, the Library is hosting a program that may motivate you to do just that! The Metropolitan Library System will kick off Book Bingo, a winter reading challenge for adults, on Jan...
EDMOND LIBRARY RENOVATIONS TO BEGIN IN DECEMBER
EDMOND, OK– Renovations to the Edmond Library will begin next month, improving the popular library’s energy efficiency with an all new HVAC system, roof, carpet, ceiling and LED lighting. The Metropolitan Library System’s Edmond Library will close on Dec. 9, 2019 and renovations will continue through Mar. 2020.
The temporary Edmond Express Library at Pelican Bay location, where Edmond Library customers can pick-up holds and return items, will open Dec. 16 at 1030 S. Bryant near Hafer Park.
The Edmond Library opened in 1967 and moved to its current location in 1973. In 1996, Edmo...
METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW DEL CITY LIBRARY
The Del City Library will soon get a new building and move out of their current facility, housed within the Del City Community Center. The new building will help the Library better meet the needs of a growing Del City community.
The Metropolitan Library System, Jenco Construction and Architecture Incorporated will break ground on the new Del City Library, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 at 2pm at 4330 SE 15th Street.
The almost 16,000 square foot new Del City Library will be double the size of the current library facility. Some features will include a covered patio area for childre...
New Bethany Library to Open in November
OKLAHOMA CITY– The new state-of-the-art Bethany Library is set to open in November. The 23,000-square-foot library is much more than simply a new building – it offers a new library experience.
The new Bethany Library, on 6700 NW 35, will open on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at 10 a.m., and it is sure to wow library goers. The library features a makerspace with cutting -edge technology, tech-friendly community meeting spaces, a separate children’s programming/event space, outdoor reading porches and one-of-a-kind public art.
Grand opening festivities include music and theatric...
Bestselling Author of Boom Town to Visit OKC Library
BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BOOM TOWN TO VISIT OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sam Anderson, bestselling author of Boom Town, an urban history of Oklahoma City, will visit the Metropolitan Library System this spring.
The event will be held April 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Metropolitan Library System’s Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library. The event will include an author talk followed by time for open questions. Anderson will be joined by Ponca City native Brian Phillips, author of the recently published book of essays, Impossible Owls.
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Metro Library Reaches Record Numbers in Summer Reading Program
The Metropolitan Library System reached record-breaking numbers for Summer Reading– reaching their goal weeks before the conclusion of the program.
Almost 26,000 readers participated in the annual Summer Reading program, a 12 percent increase over last year’s summer reading program -and there is still two weeks left to participate. Adult participation is 65 percent higher. The children’s program has had a 63 percent bump in 10-hour goal completions and a 148 percent bump in 20-hour goal completions. Each goal is to read 10 hours, which is the equivalent of reading 20 minutes per d...
LIBRARY SENSORY PROGRAM DEVELOPS COGNITIVE SKILLS IN CHILDREN
Pops, shakes and splashing sounds fill the room, but the most prominent sound from sensory playtime are the sounds of giggles and parents talking with their little ones as they learn. The Metropolitan Library System’s sensory playtime programs stimulate children’s senses to help them develop key cognitive skills.
The Metro Library offers sensory play programs at libraries across the county. Sensory programs include a variety of activities that stimulate the senses: touch, smell, taste, movement, balance, sight and hearing. At one station a child may be playing with blobs of shavin...
METRO LIBRARY GIVES THOUSANDS OF NEW BOOKS TO LOCAL NONPROFITS
The Metropolitan Library System donated over four thousand new books to local nonprofit organizations following the completion of the library’s annual Summer Reading program in August.
The Read It Forward program gives Summer Reading participants the opportunity to donate their prize - a free book - to someone else or "Read it Forward" rather than claim it. The library system also donates a book on behalf of Summer Reading participants who complete 30 hours or more in the program. These books are then distributed to local nonprofits serving families and youth.
After a re...
METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM RELEASES 2018 NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS SCHEDULE
The Metropolitan Library System announced the schedule for the 2018 Neighborhood Arts programs, a series of energetic performances throughout the summer for all ages to enjoy.
Programs will take place at each Metro Library branch from June 4 - July 28, 2018. Performers go on tour for two weeks at a time making stops at neighborhood libraries along the way. Neighborhood Arts showcases local talent including Lucas Ross, Sugar Free Allstars, Rhythmically Speaking, OKC Improv, Adam and Kizzie and others.
“The Neighborhood Arts programs give ...
METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM HOSTS GEEK CON
The Metropolitan Library System will host Geek Con – a celebration of pop-culture fandom for children and adults.
Geek Con will take place at the Downtown Library May 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. library customers can register for individual activities at metrolibrary.org to reserve a spot. Activities will include a cosplay contest, escape room, crafts, mini-panels, guest appearances and a superhero storytime.
“We are thrilled to give both adults and children the opportunity to show their inner superhero,” Downtown Librarian Kimberly ...