Learn and Explore!
For homework help or just for fun, Metro Library has something for every kid.
At each of our libraries, you will find children’s computers with fun, educational games and online resources curated with the youngest, inquisitive minds in mind.
We offer developmentally appropriate programs, resources, and tips to encourage literacy at each stage in your child’s life. We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming storytimes.
Blog Entries
Students, Get the Most Out of Your Library Card!
You know that a library card lets you check out books. You might even know about all the other great materials the library has to offer — DVDs, music CDs, magazines, graphic novels and more. But did you know about the databases? The online test prep guides? Live tutors for homework help? The stre...
Free Downloadable and the Benefits of Pretend Play
by Victoria, Marketing and Communications
Downloadable Designed by Reagan, Engagement Specialist at Ralph Ellison Library
Children love to pretend! My daughters are constantly mimicking the things I do. When I'm in the middle of cooking a meal, I'll sneak around t...
Events
Come by the Luther Library every week of Summer Reading for a unique arts themed craft! Masks have been used in theater all over the world for centuries!
Beat the summer heat with this refreshing lemonade collage craft! Will you make a pink lemonade, peach lemonade, or a limeade? Two kits per household, please. 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.
Come join Ralph Ellison Library for an educational scavenger hunt about OKC metro landmarks! Find all the pictures of the landmarks hidden around the library and you can earn a prize!
*Prizes available while supplies last.
Disclaimer(s)
It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
Oklahoma City-based artist Edgar Heap of Birds drew inspiration for his Neuf painting series from the landscapes of his mother’s homeland.
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!
Collections
Lote4Kids
Lote4Kids is an early reader resource that provides digital titles in more than 65 languages. In any selected language, users can find an English edition of the title, and flipbooks which allow the the user to listen to an audio edition as the words are highlighted when spoken by the narrator. Lote4Kids also provides titles in various sign languages such as ASL, BSL, NZSL, and Auslan. Beyond reading materials, users can download free activities and play online games that improve reading and typing skills.
Kids Audiobooks & eBooks
Search a catalog of age-appropriate fiction and nonfiction titles just for kids. eBooks and audiobooks from OverDrive can be checked out for 7 or 14 days (you choose!) and when the checkout period expires, they check themselves in so there are never any late fees! Directions on how to enjoy these titles on your device may be found on this page.
Kids Comics & Graphic Novels
Just for comics and graphic novel fans! Browse our collection of digital comics and graphic books for Kids from OverDrive.
TumbleBook Library
The TumbleBook Library has over a thousand always available eBooks for elementary school students. It includes animated talking picture books, chapter books, videos, non-fiction titles, and graphic novels as well as learning activities for literacy and reading comprehension such as puzzles, games, quizzes, and lesson plans.
Databases
Book Collection Nonfiction: Elementary School
Contains abstracts and searchable full text of nonfiction books about animals, weather, holidays, adventure, sports, Native Americans, United States, Canada, biographies, nature, civics and more. This resource is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
Book Collection Nonfiction: Middle School
Contains abstracts and the full text of nonfiction books about careers, health, life skills, ethnicity, disabilities, adventure, sports, technology, biographies, history, science, women, civics and more. This resource is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
Britannica Escolar
Versiones en español de Britannica para las edades de 6-12.
Britannica Library Children
A kid-friendly version of Encyclopedia Britannica designed to help K-5 students with homework assignments, school projects, and research reports.
Britannica Library Young Adults
A version of Encyclopedia Britannica that is designed to help students in grades 6-8 with homework assignments, school projects, and research reports.
CultureGrams
Contains state and country profiles, graphs and tables, photos, biographical articles, and unique information like recipes from around the world. There is a version of this database just for kids and a version for everyone else.
Explora for Elementary School Student Research
Elementary students can easily search for information about animals, arts and music, biographies, math, science, and more using resources like Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, the American Heritage Children's Dictionary, popular full-text elementary school magazines, eBooks, thousands of images, and videos. For educators, it also includes lesson plans, professional development materials, and a Curriculum Standards Module.
Middle Search Plus
Designed specifically for middle school students, Middle Search Plus contains the full text of a variety of popular middle school magazines, biographies, primary source documents, and reference books. This resource is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
National Geographic Kids
Designed for 6-14 year olds, this database includes digital copies of National Geographic Kids magazine from 2009-present, and books and images about animals, environment, history, peoples and cultures, places, science, and technology.
NoveList K-8 Plus
Provides suggested reads across many genres (for ages 0-Teen) based on previous reads or based on a title, author or series. It also contains a breakdown of Dewey Decimal sections, Grab and Go Book Lists for K-8 students that suggests books to read about a particular topic (e.g. bullying, World War I) and book discussion guides to use with a book group.
Primary Search
Designed specifically for elementary school students, Primary Search contains the full text of a variety of popular elementary school magazines, biographies, primary source documents, and reference books. This resource is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
TOPICsearch
Designed for students in grades 5-12, this database explores social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries, and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms. It has full-text coverage of thousands of international newspapers, magazines, public opinion polls, pamphlets, biographies, book reviews, and more. This resource is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.