BRANCH HOURS UPDATE:

From March 2-5, the Patience S. Latting Northwest Library will close at 7 p.m. for carpet replacement.

Experience Passes

Introducing NEW Experience Passes!

About Our Experience Passes

Metro Library guests now have the opportunity to experience the Oklahoma City metro area in a new way using their Metro Library account. Guests can visit a local library to check out an Experience Pass to one of seven museum experiences including the American Banjo Museum, the First Americans Museum, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA), the Oklahoma Firefighters Museum, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Gaylord-Pickens Museum, the Oklahoma History Center, and Skeletons: Museum of Osteology. 

Each library has one Experience Pass for each of the seven museums, available to loan for up to seven days. Experience passes are first-come first-served (not holdable through our catalog), and you can check the availability of experience passes here.

After checking availability, please call us at 405-231-8650 so that we can hold it for you if you're on your way to pick it up. Only one pass per family at a time can be checked out. Each pass includes the following: 

 

American Banjo Museum

One pass allows admission for up to five people

 

First Americans Museum

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

 

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

One pass allows admission for up to five people  

 

Oklahoma Firefighters Museum

One pass allows admission for up to five people  

 

Oklahoma Hall of Fame Gaylord-Pickens Museum

One pass allows admission for up to five people

 

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  

 

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 (replacement cost) for each pass is $60.

 

Upcoming Events

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March Creative Writing Chapbook

03/01/2026 @ 1:00pm–03/31/2026 @ 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
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
This event is in the "Adults" group

March Mindfulness Journal

03/01/2026 @ 1:00pm–03/31/2026 @ 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
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 "Adults" group

Adult Book Box: Women's History Month

03/01/2026 @ 1:00pm–03/22/2026 @ 6:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a book box! Inside, you’ll receive a handpicked fiction or nonfiction book that highlights the stories and resilience of extraordinary women.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Thank you for your help!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hina Matsuri Kimono Art Take-Home Kit

All Day 3/2–3/8
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:

Celebrate Hina Matsuri, also known as Girls’ Day in Japan, with this fun and colorful take-home craft. In Japan, families display special dolls each year on March 3 to wish for health and happiness.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. 

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.

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Comic Book Club Registration

All Day 3/2–3/15
Teens
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 16, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Online + Curbside (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Description:

Welcome to Comic Book Club, a place for comic fans aged 10-17 to enjoy one another's company and discuss all things comics!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Route 66 Adventure Passport Take-Home Kit

All Day 3/2–3/8
All Ages
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road with our Route 66 Adventure Passport kit! Inside, you’ll find a passport ready to take you on a journey through Oklahoma’s historic Route 66 stops.
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Route 66 Adventure Passport Take-Home Kit

All Day 3/2–3/8
All Ages
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Onsite (Bethany)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road with our Route 66 Adventure Passport kit! Inside, you’ll find a passport ready to take you on a journey through Oklahoma’s historic Route 66 stops.
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Route 66 Adventure Passport Take-Home Kit

All Day 3/2–3/8
All Ages
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Onsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit
Event Description:
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road with our Route 66 Adventure Passport kit! Inside, you’ll find a passport ready to take you on a journey through Oklahoma’s historic Route 66 stops.
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