Outreach Services
The Metropolitan Library System is committed to serving all people, neighborhoods and communities in our service area. To meet people where they are, our Outreach Department offers a variety of services, presentations, and programs out in the community.
Library by Mail
Library by Mail provides library materials (like books or books on CD) by USPS at no cost to library customers who are homebound or who are otherwise physically unable to visit one of our 19 library locations. Library by Mail offers monthly newsletters with suggested titles from the Library by Mail collection.
Are you eligible for Library by Mail Service?
To be eligible for Library by Mail services, customers must be:
65 years or older or homebound AND reside in Oklahoma County
Call 405-606-3295 or 405-606-3297 to consult with a staff member to determine eligibility.
Onsite Libraries
Metropolitan Library System provides library materials to more than 90 locations across Oklahoma County in the form of on-site libraries. These locations include senior living facilities, Head Start/child development centers, and parks and recreation centers across the metro area. Books and audiobooks are delivered to these sites on an 6- to 8-week rotation, providing access to seniors and children who might otherwise not be able to visit a library.
If you are interested in having an on-site library and your organization is in the Oklahoma County area, contact us at 405-606-3833.
Out in the Community
Our Outreach Department coordinates and attends community events, reaching individuals and communities who may not be aware of or able to access services at our 19 locations. You can find us at festivals, special events, and other community activities throughout Oklahoma County. Check out all the upcoming events, including programs at your local library, by viewing the calendar below.
Eeek! Things are getting spooky fun around here.
Bethany Library is hosting Eek!tober. Join us all month for seasonal events for various ages. Please follow any link for more info.
Programs include:
What do birds say on Halloween?
Answer: Trick or tweet
Mythical Creatures Scavenger Hunt | ¡Busca las criaturas míticas!
Join us for a Spooky fun scavenger hunt!
Have a spooky good time at the library by searching for literature's most notorious villains. Each week will feature five villains hidden amongst the shelves. Once you locate all five, come to the adult reference desk for a prize.
October Creative Writing Chapbook
Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!
October Mindfulness Journal
It can be difficult to take a moment to stop, slow down, and focus on something that’s good for our well-being. Pick up one of our monthly mindfulness journals filled with prompts to help you focus on your mental health!
Have you ever wanted to know what happens when a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to see it? Step into the Ralph Ellison Library and watch a log as it slowly decomposes and is returned to the soil.
Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you!
Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!
Stop by the library and check out our ofrenda in celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Learn more about this special holiday and ofrenda tradition by picking up on of our Dia de los Muertos informational coloring books.