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Experience Passes

Introducing NEW Experience Passes!

About Our Experience Passes

Metro Library customers now have the opportunity to experience the Oklahoma City metro area in a new way using their Metro Library account. Customers can visit a local library to check out an Experience Pass to one of four museum experiences including Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA), the Oklahoma History Center, The American Banjo Museum, and Skeletons: Museum of Osteology. 

Each library has one Experience Pass for each of the four locations available to loan for up to seven days. You can check the availability of experience passes here. Only one pass per family at a time can be checked out. Each pass includes the following: 

 

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

One pass allows admission for up to five people  

 

The 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  

 

American Banjo Museum

One pass allows admission for up to five people  

 

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 for each pass is as follows:

  • OKCMOA: $60
  • Oklahoma History Center: $50
  • Skeletons: Museum of Osteology: $40
  • American Banjo Museum: $60

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Bag

08/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 08/07/2024 @ 9:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Here at the Downtown Library, we’re always looking for fun ways to connect readers with our collection of books. Thus the idea of a library book “subscription”, a connection between YOU the reader and US, your friendly neighborhood librarians.

Disclaimer(s)

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Oklahoma Human Services Mobile Bus

9:00am - 5:00pm
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics
Event Description:

OKDHS Mobile Bus provides full DHS services right where you are.  The bus will come to the Bethany library on the first Thursday of every EVEN month; April 4th, June 6th, August 1st, October 3rd and December 5th of 2024.

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

August Mindfulness Journal

08/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 08/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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! 

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group.

Music with Ginger

9:00am - 9:45am
The Village Library
Registration
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express. Join us as we sing, move, explore and create beautiful music together.

Due to the growing number of participants, you MUST REGISTER for the program. For the month of August, there will be 2 sessions: one at 9:00am and one at 10:00am. Please sign up for only 1 session, and sign up EACH CHILD individually.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Read a Romance Month Challenge

08/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 08/30/2024 @ 6:00pm
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Onsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
This event is in the "Kids" group.

First Church YMCA

9:30am - 10:30am
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Area (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
This event is in the "Adults" group.

STAYING ACTIVE & INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE (SAIL)

10:00am - 11:30am
Northwest Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.  Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of falls.  The SAIL program was des

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi for Better Balance

10:00am - 11:00am
Warr Acres Library
Registration
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help seniors reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase flexibility.

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