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@MetroLibraryOK
MetroLibraryOK
2 years
Nothing related to the MLS is on the 11/8 ballot. There is also no book burning party scheduled for 11/15. Metro Libraries have strong support from the our local governments and communities we serve and we will defend your right to read what you want... when you want!
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@MetroLibraryOK
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Our Del City Library has these workstations to make access to our libraries easier for caregivers.
@FamiliesFwdVA
Families Forward VA Advocacy
3 years
A new public library in my area has these work stations for caregivers with babies! Maybe these are common in other places but Ive never seen anything like this before.
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@MetroLibraryOK
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Our Black Friday deal is available for an unlimited time. All books are free with the use of your library card. We are also offering free returns at over 20 locations (including our new kiosk) and ZERO fines on late items. #BlackFriday
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@MetroLibraryOK
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2 years
Did you know? There are more public libraries than Starbucks in the U.S.
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@MetroLibraryOK
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8 years
If you're looking for books on coping with grief/loss, contact your local library. #Durexit
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4 years
All Metro Libraries will close effective 6 pm Sun, March 15 and will (subject to change) stay closed through Sun, March 29. All ready holds will be kept and checked out titles can be renewed online. No late fees will accrue during this period. Stay tuned for more updates.
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@MetroLibraryOK
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We're happy to announce our fine free pilot is now permanent. This is just one way we're making using the library and life easier! There's some fine print, so be sure to visit our website for a list of terms and conditions.
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@MetroLibraryOK
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We are excited to welcome @SheaSerrano to the OKC Downtown Library next weekend! #author #basketball #andotherthings #writing
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@MetroLibraryOK
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@cityofokc We hope to see him in the library soon.
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7 years
Our little library users get it.
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2 years
You've asked and we listened. After thoughtful consideration, we are happy to announce that our new Belle Isle Library will be organized by color. No more guessing what the title was of that green book or blue book you read. You're welcome! #AprilFools
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@MetroLibraryOK
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Today is the beginning of Banned Books Week 2022. The Metropolitan Library System supports intellectual freedom and the freedom to read. Visit one of our 19 locations or online at and exercise your freedoms today. #BannedBookWeek2022 #MetroLibraries
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2 years
Did you know? Americans go to public libraries more often than they go to the movies.
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@MetroLibraryOK
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2 years
16 days until the grand opening of the Belle Isle Library. We close our temporary location Thursday evening to prepare for our move back home! We know you're curious, so here's a sneak peek of Belle Isle's renovation. Sign up for updates here:
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@MetroLibraryOK
MetroLibraryOK
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Metro Library provides *free notary service year-round* so let us know if we can help notarize your ballot.
@OKelections
Oklahoma State Election Board
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Today is the last day to request your absentee ballot for the December 12 elections! Request your ballot using the OK Voter Portal: See the election list:
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@MetroLibraryOK
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@MeganScottOKC @CathJSweeney They're also available for rent for 0.00 at Metro Library:
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@MetroLibraryOK
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3️⃣...2️⃣...1️⃣...Let the countdown begin - Joy Harjo will be at the Belle Isle Library next week! It'll be a celebration of the library's reopening, Poetry Month and more! Details:
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Our archivists need your help. Consider contributing to our pandemic diary project. Accepting any medium/format: text document, hand-written journal, social media handles, photographs, audio/video recordings, drawings, poetry, etc. More info & submissions:
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@MetroLibraryOK
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We’re excited to announce some upgrades to your Metro Library account!
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@MetroLibraryOK
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2 years
Dad joke alert! We house thousands of stories in 19 libraries spread across Oklahoma County, but we believe the story that matters the most is yours!
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2 years
Welcome to Queer History Month, recognizing the rainbow of experiences & identities which are a part of our past, present, & future. Want to learn more? Check out some of these titles from our catalog and look at all of the names you might already know! #queerhistorymonth
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@MetroLibraryOK
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Wow! She was only 19 when she wrote “The Outsiders”!
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@MetroLibraryOK
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1 year
Our friends at @fullcircleokc are doing something amazing! They're hosting a Grown-Up Book Fair NEXT WEEK, with proceeds benefiting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Oklahoma County! Details for the event can be found on their website:
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@MetroLibraryOK
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@ThriceSavage All Metro Libraries will make a free photocopy of the ID you need to vote by absentee ballot on June 30 if you aren't able to have your ballot notarized.: .
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Our resolution against systemic racism is not just a statement. It is one of the tangible actions in our ongoing process of creating a more equitable library system for all residents of Oklahoma County.
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@MetroLibraryOK
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Did you know that @DarkHorseComics has a Stranger Things comic? You can check it out with your library card from your computer or mobile device through @Hoopla ! #StrangerThings #Library #Hoopla
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@MetroLibraryOK
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Do you need to get your absentee ballot notarized? Metro Libraries can help! FREE notary services are available at most of our locations. Visit us at for the details! We're here to help your voice get heard!
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"The New York Times" is now available online from the comfort of your home with your library account! To access "The New York Times" online visit our website.
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Intellectual freedom and the freedom to read what you want is what we're all about! Visit one of our 19 locations or online at and exercise your freedoms today!
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As the time draws near to 9:02 a.m., may the Survivor Tree in bloom be a reminder of hope, resilience, and strength as we remember and reflect on the events of April 19, 1995. Today, we join the @OKCNM in honoring the victims, survivors and rescuers. #WeRemember
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Welcome to Queer History Month, recognizing the rainbow of experiences & identities which are a part of our past, present, & future. Looking for something vivid to read? Check out our graphic novels and free webcomics! Whatever your mood is, there's a good read just for you.
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@MetroLibraryOK
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Post the book you are currently reading. Then go back and like the books you've read that others post.
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Last weekend was kind of a big deal, like around 214,800 items sold big. Thanks to the 25,000 of you that visited the Friends of the Library Booksale and the many others who volunteered their time. We appreciate each and every one of you!
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Your library card grants access to Consumer Reports online for free. We subscribe so you don’t have to! Need a new printer? Car? Or need tips on how to save money during the holiday season? Customer Reports is your guide.
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In order to better protect our customers, community, and staff, Metro Libraries will roll back to Phase I beginning July 16. Curbside pick-up will still be available. For more information on our COVID-19 response, please visit our website.
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Did you grow up in the 80s and 90s loving Pizza Hut's Book-It program and winning a personal pan pizza? If you're now feeling nostalgic, sign up for our Winter Reading program to win a campfire mug and a coupon for free food from @slimchickens . Book Bingo = adult Book-It!
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As a result of our catalog maintenance last night, you can now pay your late fees with Waynecoin! #doyourealizeyourbooksareoverdue #april1st
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2 years
Did you know that our Bethany and Belle Isle libraries have makerspaces? Our MLS Studios are equipped with the latest technology such as 3D printers and crafting and low tech resources such as a sewing machine and button maker. Stop by the library to see what you can make today!
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@MetroLibraryOK
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We were only closed for 2 days! #bookdropexplosion
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@MetroLibraryOK
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4 years
#StayHomeOKC doesn't mean you can't still go outside for exercise and fresh air. Our walking, cycling, and driving tours are perfect for getting out of the house while learning OKC history. Visit and share your experience with us by using #mlsokctours
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3 years
Do you carry a book with you everywhere?
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We would like to thank you for the support as we work to meet the information needs of our diverse community. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community.
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Join us this Saturday, Dec. 7 for Storytime with a Congresswoman! Congresswoman Kendra Horn will read a story and answer questions about what it's like to be a public servant. There will also be playtime and a craft. This is a non-partisan event.
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ICYMI: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has come to Oklahoma County. Free books for children ages 0-5 are just one click away! 📚 Sign up by tomorrow, March 31, to be part of May's book mailing:
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It's Banned Books Week and Metro Libraries wants you to celebrate your right to intellectual freedom, and your fREADom to read what you want, when you want to read it. Visit one of our 19 locations or online at today. #bannedbooksweek #freedomtoread
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Did you know that last year library guests saved $252,716,375 by using Metro Libraries? That's mind-blowing stuff! 🤯 You can also see how much you and your family save using library resources by clicking:
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The harvest is coming - starting in March, you'll be able to check out gardening tools from eight Metro Library locations! Get more details at .
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@MetroLibraryOK
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3 years
Join us on Aug. 31, at 6pm as "Boom Town" author Sam Anderson walks readers through his writing process. Anderson will focus on his use of primary sources throughout the last century and how he reconciles varying viewpoints, stories and audiences.
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Did you know you can learn Cherokee using our @MangoLanguages database? Check it out:
@CherokeeNation
Cherokee Nation
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So #WhatDidWesSay on the #Oscars last night? As Vietnam Vet @WesleyStudi introduced a montage of military movies, he said in our Cherokee language “Hello. Appreciation to all veterans & Cherokees who’ve served. Thank you!” Learn more Cherokee here! Wado!
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@MetroLibraryOK
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@gregsnewby @maddiegreg_ And we're happy to provide that service curbside if it helps! Simply drive to a library, call us, press 3 & we'll be happy to come get your ID, make a copy of it, then return both items to you.
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Welcome to Queer History Month, recognizing the rainbow of experiences & identities which are a part of our past, present, & future. Today we've got some ace representation up our sleeves! (If you're unfamiliar with asexuality, check out AVEN at ).
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An important announcement regarding our Phase III reopening. Please visit our website for more information.
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3 years
Book Bingo kicks off today! Read five books and win a cool campfire mug and a free Chick's Meal from Slim Chickens. All ages can participate, but only adults are eligible to win prizes (think of it as adult Book-It). Learn more:
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@MetroLibraryOK
MetroLibraryOK
2 years
Save the date. Our newly renovated Belle Isle Library will open on Friday, April 8th at 3:30pm with a Grand Opening celebration. Sign up for notifications and watch our social media for additional details. Photo compliments of @OKCTalk
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@MetroLibraryOK
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6 years
What's the best book-buying hack? Don't buy them. Check them out from your local library, FREE! #Bibliophile
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5 years
Who agrees that the day after Thanksgiving should be stay in and read day? #StayInAndReadDay #Library
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@MetroLibraryOK
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We're wishing all our pals @OKCPS a happy first day of school! #OKCPSDay1
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Roses are red, Violets are blue, Forget the chocolate & roses, We'd rather have a book or two. Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️
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@MetroLibraryOK
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We may be closed, but our staff have been working hard behind the scenes to help connect you with community and educational resources. We're gathering resources for those affected by COVID-19 at
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Celebrate, learn, and engage with PRIDE at a Metro Library location during the month of June! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Pride Month stemmed from the Stonewall Riots in June 1969. To learn more about LGBTQIA+ history and what resources and programs are available, visit .
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Metro and the OK League of Women Voters are hosting voter drives on September 20. Drives will be held at our Almonte, Northwest, and Ralph Ellison locations. We will also have forms and voter guides available at all 19 locations. Make sure your voice is heard this November!
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🎉 IT'S 🎉 A 🎉 CELEBRATION 🎉 The Belle Isle Library was a finalist for a @ULIoklahoma Impact Award! The renovation honors the original design and ensures that the Belle Isle Library will continue to provide services to the Oklahoma City community for years to come!
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@MetroLibraryOK
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I love Red, White & Royal Blue because first of all, who doesn't love an enemies to lovers trope? But more importantly, I love reading romance because life is hard, and we can all use some more joy in our lives. History, Huh? Bet we could make some.
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Can't wait to unveil our new website on Monday, March 25! ● Easier to use site navigation ● Instant access to librarians through chat ● User-friendly library events calendar ● Detailed information on library services ....and much more!
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The Metropolitan Library System stands in solidarity with our Asian and Pacific Islander communities. We recognize and strongly condemn the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes. Read more on our website.
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While we don't have a Spotify product like Wrapped, you can visit our value calculator page () to see how much $$ you've saved by using the library! Keep reading, listening and watching! Metro Libraries are there for you!
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What does Pride mean to you? Here's what some of our customers, community leaders and staff had to say. #Pride #MetroPrideOK
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We love our amazing librarians, administrators, and staff members. Thank you for all you do to make Metro Libraries special! Join us in celebrating National Library Workers Day and give a ❤️ to say thank you to your favorite library worker.
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Not Your Average Joe has officially opened at the Downtown Library! We had a wonderful morning at the Grand Opening, and we look forward to seeing you stop by to enjoy a cup of coffee and a library book! Learn more about NYAJ including operating hours:
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@drewrose85 @iamshelleyleigh @okhistory Try "The Nazi connection: eugenics, American racism, and German national socialism" by Stefan Kuhl: () and/or "The Darwin Effect: its influence on Nazism, eugenics, capitalism & sexism" by Jerry Bergman ()
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In celebration of Pride Month, we’re excited to feature engaging programs for all ages, including storytimes, take-home kits, book clubs and more. Check out the full lineup on our website. #Pride #MetroPrideOK
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Metro Library and @okchealth will offer vaccine clinics at six Metro Library locations in October. Those ages 12 to 17 are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Those ages 18 and older are eligible to receive the Pfizer, Moderna and J&J vaccines.
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Tough loss to the @okcthunder in Game 1, @oaklibrary . If you missed Game 1, here's a booklist to recap. #ThunderUp
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We're pretty excited for the @OKCStreetcar that's coming to the Downtown Library! See you soon.🚉📚👏
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Welcome to Queer History Month, recognizing the rainbow of experiences & identities which are a part of our past, present, & future. Give a big hug to your nonbinary friends and family, then check out some of these amazing reads with enby protagonists. #queerhistorymonth
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Summer Reading starts next week! Why do YOU read? Thanks, @abbybroyles , for sharing your #ireadbecause reason! @kfor
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Doublebooking: when you cheat on a book by starting another book before you've finished the first. Who out there is guilty of doublebooking?
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Have you ever checked out/placed a hold on "emergency books," so you don't run out of reading material? #EmergencyBooks #Library #BookLover
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Best time making crafts w/ @ptokc , Paul George & Patrick Patterson with the @okcthunder at the Downtown Library!
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@ajkirkpatrick @ULIoklahoma @OKCTalk @adgokc We're also piloting a new book delivery system.
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Hey @oaklibrary , what are you reading this weekend? Here's what we're reading in preparation for Game 3. #ThunderUp
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Happy #nationalreadingday , fellow book nerds!
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Welcome to Queer History Month, recognizing the rainbow of experiences & identities which are a part of our past, present, & future. Whether you're looking for a story about family or some help talking about gender identity, we've got just the right read for you. #queerhistory
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@MetroLibraryOK
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We have over 170,000 ebooks and audiobooks in our OverDrive collection! The best way to read and listen is by downloading Libby from your device's app store. Get started reading today!
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Reading is known to reduce stress better than a walk or listening to music. Just minutes a day of reading can reduce stress levels by more than two-thirds. #BookTalk #Literacy
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Check out this delivery from our tech processing site of what they estimate is about 5000 holds getting ready to be shipped to our libraries for you!
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In 2016, we were 1 of only 30 standalone library systems in US&Canada to circulate > 1 million eBooks & audiobooks!
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Do you agree with this quote from the popular movie "You've Got Mail"? #Movies #Literature
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Voting by absentee ballot? Get a copy of your ID for free at your local library via our curbside service. Access other voter resources and information on our website.
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@OKWildlifeDept Sorry, we have no eyedeer.
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Looking for free legal advice? Metro Libraries is hosting Lawyers in the Library on November 14 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Downtown Library. Please contact the Oklahoma County Law Library at 405-713-1355 for more information or to reserve your spot!
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Just gonna put a link to our disaster preparedness titles right here:
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Congrats to Clint for winning the iPad we gave away as part of the @SheaSerrano author visit!
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