Library has a Quiet Spot to Read

The Oklahoman | 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

The Oklahoman | Feburary 18, 2010

The Oklahoman Columnist Carrie Coppernoll discusses the 31st Annual Friends Booksale.

Oklahoma Libraries Bring Stacks to the Tables

The Oklahoman | 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

The Oklahoman | 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

The Oklahoman | 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

The Oklahoman | 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

The Oklahoman | 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

The Oklahoman | 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.