Expand Your Horizons
Learn a new language with online Mango, read about the perfect local restaurant with our travel guides, or attend a performance from artists representing different cultures and forms. Your Library is your key to exploring the world whether you are traveling there or enjoying it here.
Blogs
April is National Poetry Month 📖
“We need mental and spiritual food along the way as much as we need food, clothing, and shelter - that is where poetry comes in. Poetry always appears at times of transition, transformation, and shift, and for times of grieving, for getting work done, and for joy."
- Joy Harjo, 23rd P...
Spring has sprung early at Special Collections and Research!
We are thrilled to announce a new addition to our archives, The Oklahoma City Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. Collection, which spans from the founding of the organization in 1921 to the present day. Previously housed at Will Rogers Gardens, the cache of thirty two scrapbooks and official council m...
Events
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is just around the corner!
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Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.
We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).
Inspired by the powerful text-based works of Oklahoma-based artist, Edgar Heap of Birds, and his exhibit HONOR SONG at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, this activity transforms a blank license plate into a meaningful art piece by selecting f
Celebrate Art and America with a Patriotic Flag Centerpiece Kit! This fun and easy-to-assemble take-home kit allows you to create a stunning flag-inspired centerpiece, perfect for Flag Day and the 4th of July.
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We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).
Emancipation Day (Juneteenth) Family Fun Take Home Kit: Decorative Magnets
June 19th (also known as Juneteenth) is Emancipation Day - a federal holiday to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the USA.
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Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.
We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).
It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
Join us for an exciting exploration of Philippine weaving in a multitude of forms. Learn the significance of weaving to the indigenous cultures of the islands.
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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
Journey with us into the incredible world of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) and dance in this beautiful performance by KAPWA OKC.
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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
Databases
National Geographic Virtual Library
This collection is a complete archive of National Geographic magazine - every page of every issue - along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images, and videos and the PAWS (People, Animals, and the World) database.
New York Times
To bypass the paywall, simply register for a free account at NYTimes.com. NYT News, Cooking, The Athlete and Wire Cutter now available. For full coverage of the Times from 1851-2012, visit our Historical Newspapers database. For 24-hour remote access to NYTimes.com, visit metrolibrary.org/newyorktimes.
New York Times (1980-current)
Enjoy current and past articles (back to 1980) from The New York Times at home or on the go. Visit Historical Newspapers to access articles from The New York Times dating back to 1851. For 24-hour remote access to NYTimes.com, visit metrolibrary.org/newyorktimes.
Newspaper Source Plus
Provides full-text access to thousands of U.S. and international newspapers and over one million radio and tv transcripts from sources like ABC News, CBS News, CNBC, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, National Public Radio, PBS, and more. This resource is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
Oklahoma News Sources
Provides full-text access to dozens of local, statewide, and college/university newspapers and transcripts from television stations across Oklahoma. Includes full-text and image editions of The Oklahoman and Tulsa World, including today’s full-color, digital edition of The Oklahoman.
Oklahoman (1901 - present)
Formerly known as Oklahoman Collection from NewsBank, this resource provides full-text access to The Oklahoman from 1901-present that is easy to browse, search, print, and share. The full-color daily edition is available along with web-only content and blog posts.