Attention:

The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

Experience Passes

Introducing NEW Experience Passes!

About Our Experience Passes

Metro Library guests now have the opportunity to experience the Oklahoma City metro area in a new way using their Metro Library account. Guests can visit a local library to check out an Experience Pass to one of seven museum experiences including the American Banjo Museum, the First Americans Museum, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA), the Oklahoma Firefighters Museum, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Gaylord-Pickens Museum, the Oklahoma History Center, and Skeletons: Museum of Osteology. 

Each library has one Experience Pass for each of the seven museums, available to loan for up to seven days. Experience passes are first-come first-served (not holdable through our catalog), and you can check the availability of experience passes here.

After checking availability, please call us at 405-231-8650 so that we can hold it for you if you're on your way to pick it up. Only one pass per family at a time can be checked out. Each pass includes the following: 

 

American Banjo Museum

One pass allows admission for up to five people

 

First Americans Museum

One pass allows admission for up to two adults and four children  

 

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

One pass allows admission for up to five people  

 

Oklahoma Firefighters Museum

One pass allows admission for up to five people  

 

Oklahoma Hall of Fame Gaylord-Pickens Museum

One pass allows admission for up to five people

 

Oklahoma History Center

One pass allows admission for up to five people  

 

Skeletons: Museum of Osteology

One pass allows admission for up to two adults and two children  

 

Rules for use 

  • Experience passes cannot be renewed. 

  • Only one pass may be checked out at a time per household. 

  • Overdue fines are $1 per day up to a total of $30. 

  • The lost item charge (replacement cost) for each pass is $60.

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Squishy Gummy Bears - Take Home Kit

All Day 4/21 - 4/26
All Ages
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Gummy Bear Day by getting crafty and creating a bag of squishy paper gummy bears! This fun and colorful DIY project lets you design your own gummy bears using paper, markers, and a little creativity.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Bags

All Day 4/21 - 4/30
Teens
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!

Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Poet-TREE at the Library

All Day 4/21 - 4/27
All Ages
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Online (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Writing
Event Description:

Each week in April our poet-tree will blossom with spring poetry! Enjoy reading the new selections and vote for the one that speaks to you.

 

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

Holocaust Remembrance Day Flame - Passive Program

All Day 4/21 - 4/28
Kids, Teens, Adults
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Come contribute to our Holocaust Remembrance Day flame to honor Holocaust Remembrance Day on April 23-24. The table is set up just past the new books in our lobby.

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

The Heart of Auschwitz - Passive Program

All Day 4/21 - 4/28
Kids, Teens, Adults
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Come by the lobby of the Northwest Library and read about The Heart of Auschwitz, the sole possession of a Holocaust survivor, Fania Fainer. You can take your own replica of this artifact.

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

Take Home Kit-Origami Butterfly

04/21/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/26/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Bring the art of paper folding home with our Origami Butterfly Take-Home Kit! This kit includes everything you need to create beautiful paper butterflies, along with easy-to-follow instructions.

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

April Creative Writing Chapbook

04/21/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2025 @ 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!

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

April Mindfulness Journal

04/21/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2025 @ 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health! 

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