Outreach Services
The Metropolitan Library System is committed to serving all people, neighborhoods and communities in our service area. To meet people where they are, our Outreach Department offers a variety of services, presentations, and programs out in the community.
Library by Mail
Library by Mail provides library materials (like books or books on CD) by USPS at no cost to library customers who are homebound or who are otherwise physically unable to visit one of our 19 library locations. Library by Mail offers monthly newsletters with suggested titles from the Library by Mail collection.
Are you eligible for Library by Mail Service?
To be eligible for Library by Mail services, customers must be:
65 years or older or homebound AND reside in Oklahoma County
Call 405-606-3295 or 405-606-3297 to consult with a staff member to determine eligibility.
Onsite Libraries
Metropolitan Library System provides library materials to more than 90 locations across Oklahoma County in the form of on-site libraries. These locations include senior living facilities, Head Start/child development centers, and parks and recreation centers across the metro area. Books and audiobooks are delivered to these sites on an 6- to 8-week rotation, providing access to seniors and children who might otherwise not be able to visit a library.
If you are interested in having an on-site library and your organization is in the Oklahoma County area, contact us at 405-606-3833.
Out in the Community
Our Outreach Department coordinates and attends community events, reaching individuals and communities who may not be aware of or able to access services at our 19 locations. You can find us at festivals, special events, and other community activities throughout Oklahoma County. Check out all the upcoming events, including programs at your local library, by viewing the calendar below.
Neighborhood Forest Signup - Free Trees for Kids!
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.
February Origami Challenge Take-Home Kit
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)
Papercraft Quilt Design Take-Home Kit
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 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!
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.
Ralph Ellison Library is honored and excited to host librarian and researcher Phillip Tolbert's curated display of African American Inventors in celebration of Black History Month.
Cycling Oklahoma is a love letter to cycling culture here in Oklahoma. Submit your biking pictures, stories, or favorite routes (either digitally or in person here at Northwest Library).
Celebrate Women's History Month with our Local Women Artists Showcase!
Peter Pan scavenger hunt.