Welcome to Metro Teens!
Looking for a place to engage with your community? Look no further than your neighborhood library.
Sure, we have books to checkout, magazines to skim, DVDs to watch, and computers where you can surf the internet, but did you know that we offer online resources that can help you with your homework, teach you a new language, stream music and movies, or browse through digital magazines? We have that and so much more. Check out all of our resources for teens and young adults below. We hope to see you at an upcoming program or event!
Teen Blog Entries
Geek Con
Are you a Star Wars fan? Harry Potter fan? Comic book fan? Pokemon fan? LIBRARY fan?
If you answered yes to everything above (and even more not mentioned) join us for the Downtown Library’s 2nd GEEK Con! Escape rooms, crafts, mini-panels, Cosplay fashion show, face painting and more...
Anyone Can Wear the Mask
If you get the chance to see “Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse” before it leaves the theaters, take it! I saw it with my grand-nephew last year and we both loved it. Seeing Miles Morales, a biracial teen donning the mantle of Spider-Man was pretty amazing to my nephew who is also bira...
Spring Break with the Library
Whether Oklahoma County families are traveling or planning a staycation – the library has a variety of programs and services to keep users of every age entertained during spring break.
There is something for everyone at the library this spring break. Pass the time in the car with librar...
Upcoming Events
Van Gogh, Monet, Degas for Teens with the Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Databases
Book Collection Nonfiction: High School
Contains abstracts and the full text of nonfiction books about careers, health, life skills, ethnicity, disabilities, adventure, sports, technology, biographies, history, science, women, civics and more.
Book Collection Nonfiction: Middle School
Contains abstracts and the full text of nonfiction books about careers, health, life skills, ethnicity, disabilities, adventure, sports, technology, biographies, history, science, women, civics and more.
Britannica Library Young Adults
A version of Encyclopaedia Britannica that is designed to help students in grades 6-8 with homework assignments, school projects, and research reports.
Britannica Online Reference Center
A version of Encyclopaedia Britannica that is designed for older students and adults.
Career Cruising
Designed to help students assess their skills, develop a career plan and explore career and college options.
College Blue Book
The College Blue Book is a guide to thousands of 2-and 4-year schools in the U.S. and Canada with detailed descriptions, including a listing of degree programs offered, scholarships, and occupational education programs.
Collections
Teen Audiobooks & eBooks
Search a catalog of fiction and nonfiction eBooks and audiobooks just for Teens. Audiobooks and eBooks from OverDrive can be checked out for 7 or 14 days (you choose!) and when the checkout period expires, they check themselves in so there are never any late fees! Directions on how to enjoy these audiobooks and eBooks on your device may be found on this page.
Teen Comics & Graphic Novels
Just for comics and graphic novel fans! Browse our collection of digital comics and graphic books for teens and young adults from Overdrive.