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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

Just Dance Tournament

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
The Village Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 22, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Description:

Sign-up to participate in the Just Dance Tournament at The Village Library! The top dancers at the end win a prize!  You can come to support your friends and family without signing up to participate in the tournament.

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

Mixed Media Geode Drawings

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Jones Library
Library Branch: Jones Library
Room: Meeting Room (Jones)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Inspired by the beauty of prehistoric geode formations, participants will create a one-of-a-kind geode-inspired artwork using drawing and mixed media techniques.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment
Event Description:

Are you ready to ROAR?  Join Master Magician Michael Corley on a Journey 65 Million years in the making!  “Expedition: Magic!” Is a 45 minute highly interactive magic and storytelling show with themes of exploration, science, and of cour

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

This event is in the "Kids" group

Prehistoric Playtime

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Description:

Travel back in time for a dino-sized adventure! Join us for a lively storytime followed by hands-on fun with crafts, games, and sensory play.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Summer Reading Buddies

3:00pm–4:30pm
Kids
Southern Oaks Library
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Children's Area (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Reading Help
Event Description:

Back again! Stop by Southern Oaks Library in the Children's area to work with a volunteer on completing your summer reading challenge! 

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

¡Canta Conmigo!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Bethany Library
Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Children's Area (Bethany)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Description:

¡Hola! 

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

Summer Kids Cafe

4:30pm–6:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Del City)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Family Programs
Event Description:

Join us on Mondays & Wednesdays for a delicious meal provided by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. We’ll have educational videos to watch and games to play while you enjoy your food and hang out with friends.

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.

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

Chess Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 15, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come join us for chess club here at the Edmond library. Casual play from 4:30 pm -5:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Beginners welcome!

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