Outreach Services

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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 405-606-3295.


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.

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SO's Pen Pals Spring 2026

01/20/2026 @ 12:00pm–03/19/2026 @ 5:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help, Writing
Registration Required
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 "All Ages" group

Through Big Eyes Take Home Kit

01/23/2026 @ 10:00am–02/09/2026 @ 8:45pm
All Ages
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Through a Bug's Eyes

This event is in the "Kids" group

Through a Bug's Eyes Take Home Kit

All Day 1/28–2/21
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Ever wondered what the world looks like through a bug’s eyes? 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Small Wonders

All Day 1/28–3/16
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Atrium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

In the air, water, and even under foot, insects inhabit every domain of our daily lives, performing essential functions that balance our fragile ecosystem on earth.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Scavenger Hunt A Century of Black History Commemorations: Inventors

All Day 2/1–2/7
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

We are celebrating 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week with a scavenger hunt all month long. Each week will be based on a different category. This week is Black Inventors.

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

The New York Times 1619 Project Magazine Giveaway

All Day 2/1–2/16
Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

From the archives - Developed by Nikole Hannah-Jones, writers from The New York Times, and The New York Times Magazine in August 2019, this magazine focused on subjects of slavery and the founding of the United States.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Famous Couples Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/1–2/28
All Ages
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Come explore some of literature and history's most famous couples through a weekly scavenger hunt through the adult side of the Edmond Library. Each week will feature a new set of five couples to find.

This event is in the "Teens" group

HBCU: History & Excellence Passive Program and Display

All Day 2/1–2/28
Teens
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Explore this passive program and display in our teen section to learn a little about the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and about how they have built generations of leaders.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Lovers' Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/1–2/28
Adults
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Onsite (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

February is National Library Lovers' Month! Celebrate by doing a scavenger hunt around the Del City Library and win a prize!