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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 "Birth-PreK" group.

Toddler and Pre-K STEM

10:00am - 11:00am
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Description:

Did you know you can start working with your toddler or preschooler on STEM concepts now?  Join us for an hour long program with stations set up around the room for your child to explore.  Your child will work on beginning math concepts

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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

ScissorTales

10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Offsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Saturday at Scissortail Park for storytime!

We will meet at the Play Pavilion located next to the Children's Playground at Scissortail. 

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

Stories & Fun

11:00am - 12:00pm
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

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 "Adults" group.

Magnet Crafts

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Come by the library and make three different magnets to put on your fridge! For adults only. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Book Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Del City Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Study Room 2 (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Join us for a monthly discussion of knowledgeable narratives and timely topics. 

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

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Classroom AB (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Downtown Crochet & Knit Club!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Dino Day

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

We love dinosaurs! Each month we'll learn about a different dinosaur, read a story, and work on a craft together. 

1st Saturday of the month 2-3PM

 

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.

Guided Acrylic Painting: Lighthouse

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Midwest City Library
Registration
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:

Teens, join us and learn acrylic painting techniques! This month, we will be painting a lighthouse against the night sky. You will leave with a completed painting.

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