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All Metro Library locations are closed Mon (1/26/26) due to weather.

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 "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:

January welcomes our seed library back from its winter dormancy. Check out our small collection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. The seed library is available before and during the 2026 growing season.

This event is in the "Teens" group

January Teen Passive Programs

9:00am–9:15am
Teens
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Onsite (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Displays & Exhibits
Event Description:

Passive programs include drawing papers, coloring sheets, and questions of the month.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Playtime

9:30am–10:15am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 30, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes
Registration Required

Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!

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

Small Wonders Opening Party

10:00am–1:00pm
All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 31, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Entire 4th Floor
Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come one, come all to our Small Wonders Kickoff Party!!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Inspire Your Heart With Art Day

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 31, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Midwest City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Celebrate creativity and self-expression with us on Inspire Your Heart With Art Day! We’ll be painting our own versions of whimsical cat and dog art—bright, bold designs filled with playful florals and patterns.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

OKC Mobile Market

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages
Capitol Hill Library
Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library
Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

The OKC Mobile Market offers fresh produce to residents of Oklahoma County at no cost. We know that access to fresh fruit and vegetables is a barrier for many folks in the community, not only due to food deserts, but also the rising cost of food.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Bubble Playtime!

11:00am–12:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Get ready for a bubbly good time! Join us for Bubble Playtime-a fun and interactive program where kids can chase, pop, and create bubbles of all sizes. This program encourages play, gross motor skills, and sensory exploration. 

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 "Adults" group

Medicare 101

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Southern Oaks Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 31, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Medicare might feel overwhelming to you and we’d like to invite you to get your questions answered with Navigating Medicare’s Bryan Fretwell! We will provide snacks and drinks along with a door prize.

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