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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty SmithA coming-of-age story of young, sensitive, and idealistic Francie Nolan and her bittersweet formative years in the turn-of-the-century Williamsburg slums of Brooklyn. This poignant and moving classic of American literature is filled with compassion and cruelty, laughter and heartache, crowded with life and incident. — Tracy, Librarian, Midwest City Library |
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Project Hail Mary by Andy WeirA lone astronaut. An impossible mission. An ally he never imagined. Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and Earth itself will perish. — Emily, Teen Services Manager, Outreach & Engagement Services |
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High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America by Jessica B. HarrisFrom chitlins and ham hocks to fried chicken and vegan soul, acclaimed cookbook author Jessica B. Harris celebrates the delicious and restorative foods of the African American experience and details how each came to form an important part of African American culture, history, and identity. — Tyler, Librarian, Belle Isle Library |
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YellowjacketsA high school girls soccer team become the lone survivors of a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness. — Heather, Librarian, Central Information Services |
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F1Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed into leading struggling Formula 1 team—and mentoring a young hotshot driver—while chasing one last chance at redemption. — Kadey, Outreach Librarian, Outreach & Engagement Services |
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Colonel March of Scotland YardBoris Karloff stars as master criminologist Colonel March, who heads The Department of Queer Complaints, investigating bizarre crimes that challenge logic and reason. — Ann, Librarian, Ralph Ellison Library |
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Nature's Open Book Wednesday, April 1 - Sunday, May 31 Downtown LibraryDiscover the fascinating world of bones at Nature's Open Book, a special exhibit from SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology! Visit the main exhibit at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library in April and May to explore a selection of incredible skeletal and taxidermy specimens, including a 24-foot killer whale, pride of lions, a giraffe, and more! Plus, see additional skeleton displays at various other Metro libraries. Visit metrolibrary.org/skeletons for additional location details and to discover related events.
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Spring Seed Swap
Friday, April 3,
2:00 PM
Ralph Ellison Library
April 8th is predicted to be Oklahoma's last frost of the season, but we all know our weather is unpredictable! This Ralph Ellison Library Seed Swap may inspire you to start your summer garden with free seeds that are best when planted in the next few weeks! If you're tired of the same old garden, bring your old seeds, your plants, your cuttings and propagations and pick up a few of ours.
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Birds & Bones: Owl Pellet Dissection Take-Home Kit Monday, April 6, 9:00 AMMultiple Library LocationsOwls swallow their prey whole, and their digestive systems separate flesh from bone. Later, they regurgitate compact pellets containing undigested skeleton bones. With this kit, presented in collaboration with the Museum of Osteology, experience the dissection of an owl pellet. Learn to identify different bones, understand skeletal structure, and discover the remarkable preservation that keeps tiny skeletons intact for scientific study.
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Senior Health & Wellness Expo Thursday, April 9, 10:30 AM Belle Isle LibraryJoin us for us for a free, informative, and fun day with expert presenters on Fall Prevention and Balance, Nutrition, Fitness, and 2026 Medicare Updates. Plus enjoy free health screenings (balance, BP, hearing, vision, etc.), door prizes, refreshments, and senior resource tables This event is open to all but specifically created for individuals ages 55+.
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Library Out Loud with OKCPS Modern Band All-City
Thursday, April 9,
6:00 PM
Downtown Library
In the second annual OKCPS Modern Band All-City, young musicians from across the school district will be engaging in workshops and clinics, followed by a public performance as part of the Library Out Loud series by the Oklahoma Underground Music Archive, a project by the Special Collections and Research Department of the Metropolitan Library System.
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Seed Paper Poetry
Saturday, April 11,
2:00 PM
Capitol Hill Library
Come join us for a time of self expression through poetry. Write your poem on seed paper, bury it, and watch as your words grow into beautiful flowers. This is a great project for anyone who has some feelings that need released or if you just enjoy flowers.
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Consumer Health Complete
Designed to support the information needs of patients, Consumer Health Complete provides access to easily understandable health and medical information. You can search and browse medical encyclopedias, reference books, fact sheets and pamphlets, magazine articles, and more.
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Metro Grows
Metro Grows is a program that lends gardening tools from the library, provides library events geared towards gardening, and provides Discovery Backpacks for kids ages 4-12.
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Poetry & Short Story Reference Center
This database provides a historically rich collection of full-text classic and contemporary poems, as well as short stories, biographies and authoritative essays on poetic forms, movements, techniques and more; includes contemporary content from the finest publishers.
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