Mitch Park Kiosk

Due to an equipment maintenance issue, the Mitch Park Kiosk will be unavailable until Monday, April 6th.

Attention:

All Metro Libraries will be Closed on Sunday, April 5th for Easter. We will re-open at our regular time on Monday, April 6th.

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Painted Rock Strawberries (Ages 5-12)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 22, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Keep an eye out for Oklahoma state symbols this summer while you are driving down Route 66 celebrating it's 100th year. 

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Kickoff!

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Ralph Ellison Library
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Join the Ralph Ellison staff and our library mascot, Spoticus, for a fun and creative kickoff party to Summer Reading! Create colorful art, play games, and help color your library for this year's Summer Reading theme!

This event is in the "Adults" group

HOMESTEAD OF DEL CITY

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Offsite (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Library staff will provide a 20 minute storytime in memory care and a 45 minute craft in assisted living. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
All Ages
The Village Library
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Village)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Programs, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in a friendly environment. Players of all abilities are welcome.

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

Southern Oaks Chess Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 29, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Are you a seasoned chess player looking to get in some more practice or help bring new players into the game, or a new player looking to dip their toes into the world of chess? This all ages, all skill levels program will help you do just that!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Time

5:30pm–5:45pm
All Ages
Luther Library
Library Branch: Luther Library
Room: In-Library (Luther)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Gaming
Event Description:

This is a record of guests that interacted with our activities-on-demand or spent an extended amount of time interacting with engagement staff coloring, playing games, reading, etc.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cool Off Summer Take Home Kit

All Day
All Ages
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Offsite (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Description:

Cool Off Summer! Let's kick the summer off with a cool down. Why don't you come in grab a take home kit of ice cream in a bag. All you need to add is ice. Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

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.

The library does not inspect or monitor the ingredients or preparation methods of the homemade goods brought by participants. The library assumes no responsibility for the homemade goods and gives no representations or warranties as to the homemade goods. Please be advised that exposure to food allergens is possible. Attendees touching or consuming homemade food or goods do so at their own risk.  Attendees shall hold the Library harmless from any loss, cost, claim, injury, illness, damage or liability sustained or related to homemade foods or goods. 

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

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!

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

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

Seed Library

9:00am–10:00am
Teens, Adults
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Passive Program (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Time to grow! Check out our small collection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. The seed library is available before and during the 2026 growing season. Also, seed donations are accepted and welcomed!

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