Attention:

The Ralph Ellison library will be closed for maintenance beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

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 "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Group

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Are you an adult who enjoys coloring? Have a nice social visit with other adults and bring your coloring supplies! We will also have some coloring sheets and art supplies available. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Rethinking, Researching, and Preserving History

3:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Programming Room (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Want to learn more about researching to help set the scene?

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.

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 "All Ages" group.

Poem a Day for National Poetry Month

All Day
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Open Study Area (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Visit Ralph Ellison Library for a poem a day during National Poetry Month, featuring different poets, eras, and subjects. You just might find a new favorite!

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

Mushroom Keychain Take Home Kit

All Day 4/13 - 4/18
Kids, Teens, Adults
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Make a cute little mushroom keychain out of a cork! All supplies provided.

Kits are available for pick up starting Monday 4/13. Limit one kit per person. Available while supplies last. 

Disclaimer(s)

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

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

The Not SO Young Adult Movie

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Film & Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Love the movies from our youth? Remember those fun movies from back in the day. Want your teen to enjoy the same movies? Join us to watch some of our favorites like Twilight, Hunger Games, the Giver, and more! All greats!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Description:

Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more!

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

Build It!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Almonte Library
Registration
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Storytime Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Does your kid: Love building with blocks, both tall and small? Have a ball with the duplo blocks? Harbor dreams of creating and tending to their own flower beds?

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

OKC Fire Department Presents: CPR - Learn Hands-Only CPR

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Northwest Library
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Learn Hands-Only CPR – Save a Life in Minutes!

Did you know you can make a life-saving difference in just a few minutes? Hands-only CPR is simple, effective, and easy to learn—no prior experience is needed!

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