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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 "Kids" group

3D Printing and Design

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Choctaw Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 22, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges. From coding, robotics, building and more...join us and find out what the next challenge may be!

Come learn how to use CAD software and 3D modeling to prepare designs for 3D printing. We'll show you how to turn common shapes and turn them into amazing creations. We'll also help you bring some of them to life with our 3D printer!

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

"Holes" Themed Escape Room (Section 6)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
The Village Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 27, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: The Village Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Description:

This is an escape room based around the book "Holes" by Louis Sachar.  Work as a team to solve puzzles, unlock secrets, and escape Camp Green Lake.  

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

Amazing Prehistoric Adaptions

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Discover the amazing ways animals and dinosaurs have adapted to survive in their environments! In this fun, hands-on class, students will explore adaptations—from sharp teeth to camouflage.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen STEAM Team

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Del City Library
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room B (Del City)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM

Full STEAM ahead!!! Come explore in an interactive setting that will challenge your creativity and reasoning through Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session will present its' own set of challenges. From coding, robotics, building and more...join us and find out what the next challenge may be!

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 "Adults" group

Bad Art Night: Beach Theme

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Northwest)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

This month's Bad Art Night features all the ocean vibes of a beachy vacation. With puffy clouds, rolling waves and the ocean breeze... it will almost feel like you're right on the beach!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:30am
Birth-PreK
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes

Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Baby Time (Ages Birth-12 mos)

9:30am–10:15am
Birth-PreK
Northwest Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 21, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Program Room (Northwest)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all infants and their caregivers! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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

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