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.
Welcome to Comic Book Club, a place for comic fans aged 10-17 to enjoy one another's company and discuss all things comics!
ArtNow 2025: Identity Collage Station
Who are you today? Explore color, texture, and self-expression at our Identity Collage Station in the children's area. Use a variety of mixed materials to build a textured self-portrait that reflects who you are or who you want to be.
How does our world shape us, and how do we shape the landscape? Artist Irmgard Geul combines paint and fiber to reveal depth, texture, and perspective, showing that the whole can be greater than its parts.
Yarn Painting-Take Home Kit
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.
Pages & Prose Parcel is a five-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 7 – 14. Children up to age 18 may sign up, but the highest reading level of books selected will be Junior Nonfiction or Junior Fiction.
Disclaimer(s)
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.
We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations.
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January 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!
January 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!
Welcome to our Low-Key Book Club! Stop by the library to pick up a box featuring a different book title each month, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each box includes the book and some reading goodies to enhance your experience.
Color Quest is a coloring contest for kids ages 3 - 18. Whether you're just starting to scribble or you're experenced, this is your chance to show off your coloring skills.