LATE OPENING - MARATHON

The Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library will open at 12pm on Saturday, April 25 and 2:30pm on Sunday, April 26, due to the Memorial Marathon.

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

Maker Made: Mother's Day Mugs

All Day 5/4–5/11
Teens, Adults
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Onsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Book a slot in our Makerspace to learn about sublimation printing and make a DIY Mother's Day mug. Staff will give you a brief introduction on how to use the tools & provide you with materials.

This event is in the "Kids" group

SOLID LIGHT - Pepper's Ghost

05/04/2026 @ 9:00am–05/17/2026 @ 6:00pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Museums at MLS, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Ever wonder how funhouses and classic movies created ghosts or fantastical beings out of thin air? Many were created by the Pepper's Ghost illusion.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition

9:30am–10:30am
Birth-PreK
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us every Monday at 9:30 AM at the Downtown Library for Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition!

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

Adult Basic Education

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your reading and other basic skills in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner English as a Second Language

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education
Event Description:

Improve your English in this class made possible by Community Literacy Centers. This beginner level class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 12:30-2:30pm. 

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Music Monday

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: Storytimes
Event Description:

Sing, play, and move at Music Monday! Through interactive songs and activities, children will not only strengthen early literacy skills but also boost their language, cognitive, social, and creative abilities.

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

Baby Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-PreK
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us every Monday as we read stories, dance, sing songs, and play! Little ones will be introduced to early literacy concepts while playing and interacting with other kids their age.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Build It! Playtime

10:00am–10:45am
Birth-PreK
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Dream it, build it! Come build with blocks big and small. What will you make?

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