Teen and Young Adult

Diverse group of teens reading and using computers.

Welcome to Metro Teens!

Your local library is lit. No cap.

Okay. Okay. You got us. We might not be hip on the lingo of the 2020s, but we do know that there's so much the Metropolitan Library System can offer guests from the ages of 13-19. And guess who those guests are? YOU!

Here's just a sampling of the free stuff you didn't know you could do at your library:

• Hang out with friends at teen-centered events
• Volunteer for great experience (and service hours ?)
• Use Wi-Fi and charge your phone
• Have a Safe Place if you need help
• Read comics and manga - the hoopla collection is next level!
• Download audiobooks and ebooks with Libby
• Reserve a study room at almost every Metro Library location
• Ask a librarian about homework or research help
• Design something at your nearest Makerspace (they have 3D printers...we repeat 3D printers!)
• Play video and board games
• Find resume help and job search support
• Check out study guides, prepare for ACT, or even *the driver's test*

Explore more to do at any of our 19 locations today!

 

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group

Banned Book Club for Adults

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Ralph Ellison Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 21, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Book Bans are happening all around the country, but why? What in these books are so concerning? Let's read and discuss! All adults are welcome, whether you are a parent or not. 

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

Hair Magic Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-PreK, Kids
Warr Acres Library
Library Branch: Warr Acres Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Celebrate the beauty and magic of Black hair! 

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 "Kids" group

Not So Creepy Crawlies With OKC Zoo

10:00am–11:00am
Kids
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:
Join the OKC Zoo to learn about some of the hardest working insects in our ecosystems!
Decomposing insects have an important job breaking down organic material—including plant matter, animal carcasses, and waste!
Even though
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Saturday Family Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-PreK
Belle Isle Library
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Family Programs, Storytimes
Event Description:

Join us for Saturday Family Storytime at the Belle Isle Library! Enjoy a fun-filled morning of books, songs, play, and interactive activities, perfect for the whole family. Activities will vary week to week. 

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. 

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

The Legacy of Buffalo Soldiers

10:00am–11:30am
Teens, Adults
Midwest City Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 21, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Midwest City Library
Room: Forum (Midwest City)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Continuing Education, Film & Movies
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for a special program honoring the Buffalo Soldiers, the African American regiments of the U.S. Army first formed in 1866.

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