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Design of newest Oklahoma City library pays tribute to oil industry NewsOK.com \| November 19, 2011 Eight faux oil derricks dominate the interior decor of the new library under construction at 5200 NW 122. The bases of the derricks serve as glassed-in meeting rooms and quiet rooms, while the top of the derricks reach through the roof and are skylights.

Librarian minds Oklahoma Room in downtown Oklahoma City, sends Oklahoma Image Project across the Internet NewsOK.com \| October 30, 2011 Between them, the Oklahoma Collection and the Oklahoma Images Project of the Metropolitan Library System yield a physical and digital cornucopia of books, photos, publications and documents on Sooner State history and folklore.

Oklahoma City's Metropolitan Library System expands after-school program NewsOK.com \| September 20, 2011 There's a witching hour at metro-area libraries between the end of school and dinnertime. Teens pile in to do homework, meet their friends, click around online or kill time until their parents get off work, said Emily Williams, young adult service coordinator for the Metropolitan Library System. An expanding after-school arts program is giving students something educational and fun to do.

Libraries add, expand electronic book services NewsOK.com \| July 15, 2011 Many local libraries, including the 17 libraries that make up the Metropolitan Library System, are adding and expanding electronic book services. Those services essentially create a virtual library, which allows users to access books on the go, any time of day.

Oklahoma City-area libraries focus on international cultures NewsOK.com \| June 10, 2011 The Metropolitan Library System is hosting events focusing on international cultures this summer to pair with its summer reading program, One World, Many Stories. The Choctaw Library recently held.

Metropolitan Library System offers new databases NewsOK.com \| June 10, 2011 The Metropolitan Library System has added two new databases that allow customers to track news around the world and access information from Consumer Reports.

Noon Tunes series attracts performers to OKC's Downtown Library NewsOK.com \| May 11, 2011 The Thursday lunch hour at the Downtown Library is a mishmash of people; attorneys on break from a trial, moms with children in tow, businessmen eating their brown bag lunches.

Metropolitan Library System KSBI.com \| April 28, 2011 Kim Terry with the Metropolitan Library System talks about everything that is going on around the metro.

Saving a Buck: Buying E-Books KFOR.com \| March 3, 2011 E-readers have become a popular choice among reading enthusiasts. They're lightweight and very convenient. The books still cost money; however, there are ways to get some of those e-books for free.

Oklahoma County libraries offer health, fitness programs NewsOK.com \| January 15, 2011 People don’t typically think of their local library as a place to exercise, but libraries within the Metropolitan Library System offer a variety of health and fitness programs.

Fan Fiction & Art Contest OKCFox.com \| January 13, 2011 Emily Williams from the Metropolitan Library System discusses Fan Fiction & Art Contest with Angie Mock from Fox 25 Morning news.

Metropolitan Library System users can download books to their iPhones NewsOK.com \| December 16, 2010 The Metropolitan Library System is expanding its electronic services to include applications that will allow users to read books from their iPhone, iPad or Android phone.

Pay It 4Ward November 17 - Rewards Librarian Daniel Fields KFOR Channel 4 \| November 17, 2010 Bethany Librarian Daniel Fields is recognized by KFOR Channel 4 as a recipient of the Pay It 4Ward award. Daniel was nominated by a Metropolitan Library System customer and was awarded $400 for his excellent service to the customers of the Bethany Library.

Read all about it, teens! OKGazette.com \| October 13, 2010 Jenny Coon Peterson discusses Teen Reading Month at the Metropolitan Library System and all of the great activities besides reading the library offers. .

Reading to Dogs at Village Library KFOR Channel 4 \| September 9, 2010 Learning to read is one of those passages through which every kid must navigate. Readers can go to the library to practice and improve their reading skills. The dogs with their owners act as an uncritical, appreciative audience with excellent listening skills! .

Islamic Library Exhibit Outshines National Rancor American Libraries \| September 7, 2010 The Midwest City (Okla.) Library and a Muslim pre-K–10 school in this Oklahoma City–area community have collaborated on an exhibit in the library’s lobby of student paintings that interpret the Islamic tradition of the 99 Muslim names of God. Debuting August 15, the exhibit created by the Muslim Mercy School is scheduled to run through September 12.

Edmond Library Playtime has Purpose NewsOK.com \| September 2, 2010 Edmond moms with infants and toddlers turn out Tuesdays for the Lapsit: Playtime and Story Time class at the Edmond Public Library at 10 S Boulevard.

Midwest City Library Displays Paintings from Muslim School NewsOK.com \| September 1, 2010 Oklahoma City's Muslim Mercy School had an assisgnment to create a painting featuring one of the 99 Muslim names fo God in Arabic calligraphy. These pieces of art are now on display at the Midwest City Library.

Libraries Receive Grant for ‘After School @ Your Library’ Edmond Sun \| August 31, 2010 The Metropolitan Library System, with the help of a grant from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, has created a new initiative called “After School @ Your Library” that will not just keep kids occupied but will reinforce positive interactions, teach life skills and address at-risk behaviors.

Edmond Teens Get Live Skateboard Demonstration NewsOK.com \| July 14, 2010 Edmond teens were treated to live skateboard demonstrations Monday night at the Edmond Library.

What to do in Oklahoma on June 7, 2010 NewsOK.com \| June 7, 2010 Al Bostick plays a squirrel in "Fairy's Misfortune," the Lucky Penny Players' 2009 production, at the Edmond Library in this 2009 file photo. The Lucky Penny Players will perform their final show, "The Ugly Duckling," at metro libraries this week.

Library Systems Offer Mango Languages Database The Journal Record \| May 7, 2010 A new language learning system available through three Oklahoma library systems is geared in part to the international business traveler who needs a few conversational phrases at the ready before shaking hands on the deal.

Oklahoma City's Newest Library Aims for Energy Efficiency NewsOK.com \| March 26, 2010 The new Northwest Library, 5600 NW 122, will feature many "sustainable” elements, such as recycled building materials and natural light. The library will be completed in the summer of 2011.

Northwest Library Groundbreaking Set for Tuesday OKC.Gov \| March 26, 2010 City and Metropolitan Library System (MLS) officials will break ground on the Northwest Library, a new $8 million facility. Once built, the library will be the first LEED Silver certified library in Oklahoma.

Midwest City Library to Show Documentary NewsOK.com \| March 16, 2010 A chance meeting between a librarian and a filmmaker on a trek in Nepal led to a pre-release screening at the Midwest City Library of "Grace,” a profile of the late Grace Paley. Paley was a New York writer, poet and activist.

Library has a Quiet Spot to Read NewsOK.com \| February 24, 2010 Manager of Library Operations, Chris Kennedy, discusses the many benefits to the Midwest City Community the library offers.

Number of Books at Oklahoma City Library Sale is Incredible NewsOK.com \| Feburary 18, 2010 The Oklahoman Columnist Carrie Coppernoll discusses the 31st Annual Friends Booksale.

Oklahoma Libraries Bring Stacks to the Tables NewsOK.com \| February 18, 2010 The 31st annual Friends of the Library booksale will start on Friday February 19th. This year's sale will feature nearly half a million books, videos, DVDs and books on tape. Most sell for $1 or less.

Oklahoma City Asian Festival Features Dancing, Food, Martial Arts NewsOK.com \| February 11, 2010 The Asian Festival was organized by the Downtown Library and included free food, live performances and information booths from the Asian Society of Oklahoma.

Performer Keeps Kids’ Feet Tapping in Warr Acres NewsOK.com \| January 30, 2010 Award-winning children’s entertainer Jim Cosgrove, more popularly known as Mr. Stinky Feet, was assembling a band of children to help perform his song "Buggy Hop.” About 60 children and parents packed into the meeting room at the library for a concert with Cosgrove.

Midwest City Library kicks off 28-day event to celebrate Black History Month EastWord.net \| January 29, 2010 Midwest City Library is featuring 28 days of events, displays, musical performances and talks devoted to celebrating the accomplishments of the people, places and things that make up the state’s rich African-American heritage.

Celebrating Black History Month The City Sentinel \| January 29, 2010 The Midwest City Library will host its Second Annual Celebration of Black History and Culture event on February 21, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This observance will acknowledge Black history and traditions through music and art.

Metropolitan Library Board Chooses Officers NewsOK.com \| January 27, 2010 The Metropolitan Library Commission elected new officersn during the January 2010 Commission Meeting.

Edmond Teacher’s Library Classes are Music to Young Ears NewsOK.com \| January 26, 2010 Susan Wood teaches music concepts such as pitch and tempo, rhythm and the different types of instruments people play at the Edmond Public Library.

Mystery Writer Coming to Libraries Feb. 4 Edmond Life & Leisure \| 2010 The Metropolitan Library System presents "Meet the Author: Terrye Robins" in January and February at three MLS library locations.

Children spotted reading books to dogs in Nicoma Park NewsOK.com \| January 19, 2010 Each month trained therapy dogs visit libraries throughout the Metropolitan Library System for a program called Children Reading to Dogs. The activity is designed to foster a love of reading and improve literacy skills and self-confidence.

Design of newest Oklahoma City library pays tribute to oil industry NewsOK.com \| November 19, 2011 Eight faux oil derricks dominate the interior decor of the new library under construction at 5200 NW 122. The bases of the derricks serve as glassed-in meeting rooms and quiet rooms, while the top of the derricks reach through the roof and are skylights.

Librarian minds Oklahoma Room in downtown Oklahoma City, sends Oklahoma Image Project across the Internet NewsOK.com \| October 30, 2011 Between them, the Oklahoma Collection and the Oklahoma Images Project of the Metropolitan Library System yield a physical and digital cornucopia of books, photos, publications and documents on Sooner State history and folklore.

Oklahoma City's Metropolitan Library System expands after-school program NewsOK.com \| September 20, 2011 There's a witching hour at metro-area libraries between the end of school and dinnertime. Teens pile in to do homework, meet their friends, click around online or kill time until their parents get off work, said Emily Williams, young adult service coordinator for the Metropolitan Library System. An expanding after-school arts program is giving students something educational and fun to do.

Libraries add, expand electronic book services NewsOK.com \| July 15, 2011 Many local libraries, including the 17 libraries that make up the Metropolitan Library System, are adding and expanding electronic book services. Those services essentially create a virtual library, which allows users to access books on the go, any time of day.

Oklahoma City-area libraries focus on international cultures NewsOK.com \| June 10, 2011 The Metropolitan Library System is hosting events focusing on international cultures this summer to pair with its summer reading program, One World, Many Stories. The Choctaw Library recently held.

Metropolitan Library System offers new databases NewsOK.com \| June 10, 2011 The Metropolitan Library System has added two new databases that allow customers to track news around the world and access information from Consumer Reports.

Noon Tunes series attracts performers to OKC's Downtown Library NewsOK.com \| May 11, 2011 The Thursday lunch hour at the Downtown Library is a mishmash of people; attorneys on break from a trial, moms with children in tow, businessmen eating their brown bag lunches.

Metropolitan Library System KSBI.com \| April 28, 2011 Kim Terry with the Metropolitan Library System talks about everything that is going on around the metro.

Saving a Buck: Buying E-Books KFOR.com \| March 3, 2011 E-readers have become a popular choice among reading enthusiasts. They're lightweight and very convenient. The books still cost money; however, there are ways to get some of those e-books for free.

Oklahoma County libraries offer health, fitness programs NewsOK.com \| January 15, 2011 People don’t typically think of their local library as a place to exercise, but libraries within the Metropolitan Library System offer a variety of health and fitness programs.

Fan Fiction & Art Contest OKCFox.com \| January 13, 2011 Emily Williams from the Metropolitan Library System discusses Fan Fiction & Art Contest with Angie Mock from Fox 25 Morning news.

Metropolitan Library System users can download books to their iPhones NewsOK.com \| December 16, 2010 The Metropolitan Library System is expanding its electronic services to include applications that will allow users to read books from their iPhone, iPad or Android phone.

Pay It 4Ward November 17 - Rewards Librarian Daniel Fields KFOR Channel 4 \| November 17, 2010 Bethany Librarian Daniel Fields is recognized by KFOR Channel 4 as a recipient of the Pay It 4Ward award. Daniel was nominated by a Metropolitan Library System customer and was awarded $400 for his excellent service to the customers of the Bethany Library.

Read all about it, teens! OKGazette.com \| October 13, 2010 Jenny Coon Peterson discusses Teen Reading Month at the Metropolitan Library System and all of the great activities besides reading the library offers. .

Reading to Dogs at Village Library KFOR Channel 4 \| September 9, 2010 Learning to read is one of those passages through which every kid must navigate. Readers can go to the library to practice and improve their reading skills. The dogs with their owners act as an uncritical, appreciative audience with excellent listening skills! .

Islamic Library Exhibit Outshines National Rancor American Libraries \| September 7, 2010 The Midwest City (Okla.) Library and a Muslim pre-K–10 school in this Oklahoma City–area community have collaborated on an exhibit in the library’s lobby of student paintings that interpret the Islamic tradition of the 99 Muslim names of God. Debuting August 15, the exhibit created by the Muslim Mercy School is scheduled to run through September 12.

Edmond Library Playtime has Purpose NewsOK.com \| September 2, 2010 Edmond moms with infants and toddlers turn out Tuesdays for the Lapsit: Playtime and Story Time class at the Edmond Public Library at 10 S Boulevard.

Midwest City Library Displays Paintings from Muslim School NewsOK.com \| September 1, 2010 Oklahoma City's Muslim Mercy School had an assisgnment to create a painting featuring one of the 99 Muslim names fo God in Arabic calligraphy. These pieces of art are now on display at the Midwest City Library.

Libraries Receive Grant for ‘After School @ Your Library’ Edmond Sun \| August 31, 2010 The Metropolitan Library System, with the help of a grant from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, has created a new initiative called “After School @ Your Library” that will not just keep kids occupied but will reinforce positive interactions, teach life skills and address at-risk behaviors.

Edmond Teens Get Live Skateboard Demonstration NewsOK.com \| July 14, 2010 Edmond teens were treated to live skateboard demonstrations Monday night at the Edmond Library.

What to do in Oklahoma on June 7, 2010 NewsOK.com \| June 7, 2010 Al Bostick plays a squirrel in "Fairy's Misfortune," the Lucky Penny Players' 2009 production, at the Edmond Library in this 2009 file photo. The Lucky Penny Players will perform their final show, "The Ugly Duckling," at metro libraries this week.

Library Systems Offer Mango Languages Database The Journal Record \| May 7, 2010 A new language learning system available through three Oklahoma library systems is geared in part to the international business traveler who needs a few conversational phrases at the ready before shaking hands on the deal.

Oklahoma City's Newest Library Aims for Energy Efficiency NewsOK.com \| March 26, 2010 The new Northwest Library, 5600 NW 122, will feature many "sustainable” elements, such as recycled building materials and natural light. The library will be completed in the summer of 2011.

Northwest Library Groundbreaking Set for Tuesday OKC.Gov \| March 26, 2010 City and Metropolitan Library System (MLS) officials will break ground on the Northwest Library, a new $8 million facility. Once built, the library will be the first LEED Silver certified library in Oklahoma.

Midwest City Library to Show Documentary NewsOK.com \| March 16, 2010 A chance meeting between a librarian and a filmmaker on a trek in Nepal led to a pre-release screening at the Midwest City Library of "Grace,” a profile of the late Grace Paley. Paley was a New York writer, poet and activist.

Library has a Quiet Spot to Read NewsOK.com \| February 24, 2010 Manager of Library Operations, Chris Kennedy, discusses the many benefits to the Midwest City Community the library offers.

Number of Books at Oklahoma City Library Sale is Incredible NewsOK.com \| Feburary 18, 2010 The Oklahoman Columnist Carrie Coppernoll discusses the 31st Annual Friends Booksale.

Oklahoma Libraries Bring Stacks to the Tables NewsOK.com \| February 18, 2010 The 31st annual Friends of the Library booksale will start on Friday February 19th. This year's sale will feature nearly half a million books, videos, DVDs and books on tape. Most sell for $1 or less.

Oklahoma City Asian Festival Features Dancing, Food, Martial Arts NewsOK.com \| February 11, 2010 The Asian Festival was organized by the Downtown Library and included free food, live performances and information booths from the Asian Society of Oklahoma.

Performer Keeps Kids’ Feet Tapping in Warr Acres NewsOK.com \| January 30, 2010 Award-winning children’s entertainer Jim Cosgrove, more popularly known as Mr. Stinky Feet, was assembling a band of children to help perform his song "Buggy Hop.” About 60 children and parents packed into the meeting room at the library for a concert with Cosgrove.

Midwest City Library kicks off 28-day event to celebrate Black History Month EastWord.net \| January 29, 2010 Midwest City Library is featuring 28 days of events, displays, musical performances and talks devoted to celebrating the accomplishments of the people, places and things that make up the state’s rich African-American heritage.

Celebrating Black History Month The City Sentinel \| January 29, 2010 The Midwest City Library will host its Second Annual Celebration of Black History and Culture event on February 21, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This observance will acknowledge Black history and traditions through music and art.

Metropolitan Library Board Chooses Officers NewsOK.com \| January 27, 2010 The Metropolitan Library Commission elected new officersn during the January 2010 Commission Meeting.

Edmond Teacher’s Library Classes are Music to Young Ears NewsOK.com \| January 26, 2010 Susan Wood teaches music concepts such as pitch and tempo, rhythm and the different types of instruments people play at the Edmond Public Library.

Mystery Writer Coming to Libraries Feb. 4 Edmond Life & Leisure \| 2010 The Metropolitan Library System presents "Meet the Author: Terrye Robins" in January and February at three MLS library locations.

Children spotted reading books to dogs in Nicoma Park NewsOK.com \| January 19, 2010 Each month trained therapy dogs visit libraries throughout the Metropolitan Library System for a program called Children Reading to Dogs. The activity is designed to foster a love of reading and improve literacy skills and self-confidence.

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