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 "Birth-PreK" group

Saturday Family Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-PreK
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for Saturday Family Storytime at the Belle Isle Library! Enjoy a fun-filled morning of books, songs, play, and interactive activities, perfect for the whole family. Activities will vary week to week. 

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

All Ages Storytime with ASL Interpretation

10:30am–11:45am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Northwest Library
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for a Storytime geared toward those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or coda.  This event is intended for families and all members are welcome to attend.  Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parent

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 "Adults" group

Citizenship Classes with OIC

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education
Event Description:

Prepare for your citizenship exam with The Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). This class requires participants to be able to speak and understand conversational English as well as have some English writing skills.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Backstage books! - Library Tour

11:00am–11:30am
All Ages, Kids
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 14, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Onsite (Edmond)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics
Registration Required
Event Description:

Every wondered what is beyond the closed door at the library? Where do the books go and how do they get there? These and so many more questions answered at our tour!

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

Backstage books! - Library Tour

11:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 14, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Onsite (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Community & Civics
Registration Required
Event Description:

Every wondered what is beyond the closed door at the library? Where do the books go and how do they get there? These and so many more questions answered at our tour!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 21, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a powerful discussion as Dr. Karlos K. Hill tells the story of the transformative sit-in movement in Oklahoma City through the words and reflections of the 13 original sit-inners.

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

Tiny Love: Smartphone Macro Photography Workshop

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 14, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:
Discover a whole new world of beauty hiding in plain sight! Whether you're crushing on beetles or sweet on butterflies, this hands-on workshop will teach you to capture stunning close-up photos using just your smartphone.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ralph Ellison: More Than Invisible

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs
Event Description:

Join author Quraysh Ali Lansana as he walks children through the life story of Ralph Ellison, an Oklahoma City native and important American writer.

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