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Experience Passes

Introducing NEW Experience Passes!

About Our Experience Passes

Metro Library customers now have the opportunity to experience the Oklahoma City metro area in a new way using their Metro Library account. Customers can visit a local library to check out an Experience Pass to one of four museum experiences including Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA), the Oklahoma History Center, The American Banjo Museum, and Skeletons: Museum of Osteology. 

Each library has one Experience Pass for each of the four locations available to loan for up to seven days. You can check the availability of experience passes here. Only one pass per family at a time can be checked out. Each pass includes the following: 

 

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

One pass allows admission for up to five people  

 

The Oklahoma History Center

One pass allows admission for up to five people  

 

Skeletons: Museum of Osteology

One pass allows admission for up to two adults and two children  

 

American Banjo Museum

One pass allows admission for up to five people  

 

Rules for use 

  • Experience passes cannot be renewed. 

  • Only one pass may be checked out at a time per household. 

  • Overdue fines are $1 per day up to a total of $30. 


The lost item charge for each pass is as follows:

  • OKCMOA: $60
  • Oklahoma History Center: $50
  • Skeletons: Museum of Osteology: $40
  • American Banjo Museum: $60

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

"Adventure Begins" Art Contest

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
Midwest City Library
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Onsite (Midwest City)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Have an Adventure at the Midwest City library and vote on your favorite art piece.  Art will be on display from July 1st- July 31st, voting will begin on July 8th! 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Mothman Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Onsite (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Help Mothman find his friends at the library! Visit the children's department to complete a fun scavenger hunt and win a prize if you can unscramble the secret word. One prize per person.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

July Mindfulness Journal

07/05/2024 @ 9:00am - 07/31/2024 @ 9:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

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! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

July Creative Writing Chapbook

07/05/2024 @ 9:00am - 07/31/2024 @ 9:00pm
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing
Event Description:

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Take Home Kit In a World: Bucket Lists & Fantasies

All Day 7/22 - 7/28
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Summer lovin' having a blast? Whether you've been going places physically or just reading about far away places all summer, you can use your imagination with this take home kit.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Weekly Craft Kit

All Day 7/22 - 7/28
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Start your weekly adventure at the library this Summer with a Take Home Craft Kit. Each week a different take home kit will be available starting Mondays at 9am!

Kits available while supplies last. Limit 2 per family.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Olympics in France 2024 Take-Home Kit

All Day 7/22 - 7/28
Southern Oaks Library
Registration
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

The Olympics are in Paris, France this year! Learn about the history and events at the Olympics, and the country that is hosting, with this kit!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Target Age: school-age children  

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