School Success with Tools and Programs
By Zoe Elrod, Internal Communications Coordinator
The Metropolitan Library System is here to help learners of all ages, whether you're gathering supplies, sharpening your skills, or just looking for a quiet place to focus. The library offers a wide range of tools, resources and programs designed to support your success from the very first bell.
The library is more than books. It's a place to learn, create and connect with everything from homework help to art works...
Honoring Stories of Survival: Looking Back on Michael Korenblit's Visit
By Zoe Elrod, Internal Communications Coordinator
In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, we reflect on a meaningful program that our libraries hosted last Spring. This highly successful series of programs featured Holocaust educator, award-winning producer and activist Michael Korenblit. Partnering with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s traveling exhibition, Metro Library welcomed hundreds of attendees across multiple branches for Korenblit’s presentations based on his book Until We Meet Again: A True Story of Love and Survival.
Throughout April and May, Kore...
Winter Reading Awaits: Jan. 1 – Feb. 28
By Zoe Travers, Internal Communications Coordinator
The Metropolitan Library System is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual traditions: the Winter Reading Challenge. Beginning Jan. 1, adult readers across the county are invited to curl up with a cozy read and join the fun.
From audiobooks on your commute to a favorite magazine or the novel you can’t put down, every kind of reading helps you make progress this winter.
By Zoe Elrod, Internal Communications Coordinator Your library card is more than a way to borrow books; it is a key to learning, entertainment, personal growth and community connection. A library card is free for residents of Oklahoma County and gives you access to a full range of services. Plus, students in area schools can use their ONEcard, which automatically enrolls them in a partnership between Metro Library and local schools, giving them access to the same great resources. With physical and digital materials, educational tool...
Inside the January issue of Info Magazine, you'll find: By Zoe Elrod, Internal Communications Coordinator The Metropolitan Library System (MLS) is more than just books—it’s a gateway to the past. Our Special Collections and Research Department is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing historical materials that document the history and culture of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, and the state. Their growing collection includes photographs, postcards, personal history interviews, maps, yearbooks and more, offering a glimpse into the past while ensuring the...
This winter, the Metropolitan Library System is partnering with the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center to celebrate “ArtNow 2025: Materials and Boundaries.” Curated by Alexa Goetzinger and Virginia Sitzes, the exhibition features new works by Oklahoma artists exploring place, identity and materiality through innovative materials and perspectives rooted in the state’s culture. It is on display at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center through Feb. 16, 2026. To bring these ideas into the community, our librari...
By Zoe Elrod, Internal Communications Coordinator The holiday season is a time for connection, creativity and community, and your local library is here to make the season even brighter and a lot more affordable. This year, skip the crowded stores and, instead, head to the Makerspaces at the Bethany, Belle Isle and Almonte Libraries. With 3D printers, Cricut machines and sewing machines, you can design and craft personalized gifts that are as unique as the pe...
By Zoe Elrod, Internal Communications Coordinator As the year comes to a close, many of us start thinking about what we want to learn, create or achieve in the year ahead. Whatever your age or interests, the Metropolitan Library System offers endless opportunities to keep learning and growing. For young writers, Edmond Library is inviting students grades 2–8 to take part in its third annual Young Storytellers Publishing Workshop, a ten-week program designed to ...
While we're in a time of holiday celebration and togetherness, the Metropolitan Library System wants to express our gratitude. We’re thankful to be your community hub, and it seems the feeling is mutual! Our libraries are vibrant spaces where everyone can find something to cherish—whether you’re a teen exploring our 3D printer, a parent organizing playdates, or an older adult accessing holds with ease. This season, let’s celebrate the connections and joy our libraries bring! We extend our heartfelt thanks fo...
From books and research tools to creative workshops and community events, libraries are hubs of learning, connection and inspiration. Haven’t signed up for a card yet? Now’s the time! Now is also the time to encourage friends and family to discover the library’s free resources and see what they’ve been missing. As Albert Einstein said, “The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.” Drew and Kathy Mehner made it their 2024 goal...
Inside the December issue of Info Magazine, you'll find: This month as you gather with friends and family (genetic, adopted, and/or chosen) you may swap old stories, look at photos, and remember some of your shared history. While you’re at it, why not take a moment to think about preserving some of that history? The first step to any project like this would be to take a moment and take stock of what you have. Digital or film photographs, home movies, scrapbooks, recipe cards, old documents (letters, postcards, and the like), and other mementos.
As we begin to gear up for holiday dinners and do our best to make sure our neighbors have food to eat, it's easy enough to get caught up in the here-and-now demands and anxieties. (Related content: "Ditch the Potluck Stress" from the November 2025 issue of UMAmi) But in all of the hustle and bustle, take a moment to breathe, relax your neck and shoulders, unclench your jaw. If you need something on the practice of cooking as therapy or spiritual practice, there's some pretty nifty reads for that. Now, let's take just a moment to consider the ways that our history co...
The Metropolitan Library System is proud to announce its inaugural Metro Library Poet Laureate: Hallie Waugh. This new, paid opportunity recognizes and supports a local poet who will serve as the library’s ambassador for poetry. As Poet Laureate, Waugh will promote the art form across the metro area through public programming, community outreach, and literary events. In partnership with library staff, she will lead poetry-focused initiatives designed to inspire readers and writers of all ages. Waugh’s writing explores the intersection of embodiment, spirituality, and connection ...
Unlock the Power of Your Library Card
Info Magazine - January 2026
• Warm Up with Winter Reading
• Unlock the Power of Your Library Card
• Metro Poet Laureate's Old Dogs
• ArtNow
• Craft Fest
• Readerpalooza
• Featured Reviews
• January EventsLost in the Digital Jungle? Use Library Resources to Get Organized!
“ArtNow” at Your Library
Handmade Holidays at the Library
Learn Something New at Your Library
Voices of Gratitude: Why We Love Our Libraries
The Power of Libraries: A Community Testimony
Info Magazine - December 2025
• Handmade Holidays
• ArtNow at Your Library
• Learn Something New at Your Library
• Metro's First Poet Laureate
• Noon Year's Eve
• Keeping Family History Alive
• Featured Reviews
• December EventsKeeping Family History Alive
Cooking Up Some History
Now Introducing… Metropolitan Library System’s First-Ever Poet Laureate
