BRANCH HOURS UPDATE:

From Feb. 23-26 and March 2-6, the Patience S. Latting Northwest Library will close at 7 p.m. for carpet replacement.

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 "Kids" group

Insect Adventure

6:00pm–6:45pm
Kids
Belle Isle Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 24, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:
Come meet Oklahoma's only live bug petting zoo! Meet more than 25 species of living arthropods as well as a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and entertaining professional entomologist to walk you through your arthropod exploration and handling.
This event is in the "Adults" group

U.S. Citizenship Class

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Edmond Library
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Zoom - CLC (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship process in this class made possibly by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm-8:00pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ESL Conversation Space

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Looking to improve your English speaking skills? Join us at the Jones Library and practice ESL through conversation!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Virtual Citizenship Classes with OIC

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Online (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Prepare for your citizenship exam online with The Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC).

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

Seed Starting Garden for Beginners

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 2 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Outdoor Program, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

This is the second class in our year long gardening series. This class cover how to start seeds indoors without a grow light and provides all the materials for starting your own garden. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

This event is in the "Adults" group

Graphic Novel Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Do you love graphic novels, but don't have anyone else to talk to about them? Have you never read a graphic novel before and don't know where to start?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Seed Starting Garden Take-Home Kit

All Day 2/25–3/2
All Ages
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community & Civics, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Start your garden! This kit includes everything you need to start seeds indoors, including the seeds and soil. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Toddler Playtime (Ages 1-3)

9:30am–10:00am
Birth-PreK
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 24, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

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