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The Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library will open at 12pm on Saturday, April 25 and 2:30pm on Sunday, April 26, due to the Memorial Marathon.

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 "Birth-PreK" group

Playtime

9:30am–10:15am
Birth-PreK
Edmond Library
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 31, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
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 "Adults" group

Watercolor Painting for Adults

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 1, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Relax and get creative at this watercolor painting program for adults. Local artist Jim Pourtorkan will guide participants through basic techniques and tips, making this session welcoming for beginners and experienced painters alike.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting, Crochet, and Fiber Arts

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just picking up your first pair of needles, our club is the perfect place to connect, create, and unwind.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Scavenger Hunt-Passive Program

All Day
Kids
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Outdoors (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Monthly Scavenger Hunt lasts all month

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Movie Afternoon

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Choctaw Library
Library Branch: Choctaw Library
Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Film & Movies
Event Description:

Join us at Choctaw on the first Sunday of every month for Family Movie Afternoon. There will be crafts that go along with the movie. And of course popcorn and drinks will be provided!

This month's movie: To Be Announced

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.

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

Creative Writing Sunday

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Warr Acres Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 2, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Description:

Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work?

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

Board Game Check Out

All Day
All Ages, Kids
24/7 Library Kiosk at Mitch Park
Library Branch: 24/7 Library Kiosk at Mitch Park
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Event Description:

Games can be checked out from the circulation desk for use within the library 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Take Home Kit- Reading Tracker

08/03/2026 @ 9:15am–08/08/2026 @ 4:15pm
Kids
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Onsite (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

Stay motivated and make reading fun! This take-home kit includes a customizable reading tracker and goal-setting tools to help readers build strong habits and celebrate their progress.

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