Friends of the Metropolitan Library System

06/16/2026

It's about that time... to make your commitment to volunteer at Summer Book Sale 2026! Why? Well...
👍 We're fun!
👍 We provide snacks, water, a t-shirt, and a way to meet new people!
👍 This Summer Sale is unique on a FRIDAY and a SATURDAY - so there are lots of shifts that can work for you!
👍 When you volunteer for the Summer Book Sale, you are invited to come to a volunteer give-away of unsold merchandise at the end!

This one-room sale on August 14 and 15 in the Oklahoma Expo Hall will feature a Better Books Corner with individually priced items and all other items in the General Area at our most recent prices - $1 paperbacks, $2 hardcover, and children's items half those prices.

Pick your shifts today - we can't wait to see you in August!
🤩💪⬇️⬇️⬇️ (volunteer link listed in first comment!)

06/15/2026

We have thoroughly enjoyed our first poet laureate this past year. Are you the next one for Metro Libraries?

Check it out!

Calling one! Calling all! 📣
We've got a challenge, but not a brawl.
We need our writers to look deep inside.
To share their words, beautiful and wise.
So, don't shy away! Your talent's been found.
Our new Poet Laureate will finally be crowned!

Details: metrolibrary.org/poetlaureate

06/15/2026

What a great day it was in OKC to listen to music, read a book, or create something new.

Tell us what you’re enjoying right now, Friends, and don’t forget to track those Summer Reading activities for Metro Library!

06/06/2026

People ask, what about books that don’t sell?
We keep special ones, volunteers (and in February, teachers and nonprofits) can claim leftovers.
But through the year and after big events, we count on Dream Books Co. to give your donations one last chance before they’re recycled.

06/06/2026

One of our local book clubs who always volunteers at our sales is having an event tomorrow! Check it out!

Don’t forget Book Swap and Shop at The Good Factory in Oklahoma City is happening tomorrow!
We can’t wait to have fun and connect with other Oklahoma readers!

05/29/2026

Who remembers The Beatles song, Paperback Writer? ✍️

Well if you are a paperback READER you don’t want to miss Summer Book Sale 2026!!! (Open that link to learn about the event).

You should see the gems that our volunteers are boxing up for the sale. Especially romance readers - you will want to definitely check out that section this August!

05/28/2026

In October, 1984, Pizza Hut created ‘book it’ - you hit those Summer Reading goals and you got a Personal Pan Pizza.
Just. For. You. 😋

Friends, it’s back in Oklahoma County.
And it’s for all ages. Just. For. YOU!!!

Join us for Metropolitan Library System’s Summer Reading 2026! Summer reading starts June 1 but you can register now! More info. in comments 📚📚📚

05/22/2026

We will also have a fairly large and interesting collection of DVDs, CDs, sets, Blu-ray, and vinyl records at the Summer Book Sale 2026.
If you came last year to summer sale, you know this is the best place to stock up on winter entertainment at a good price!

05/20/2026

Hey Friends in the East part of the county… get ready for some FUN this Friday!

This Friday at the Swan Memorial Harrah Library is a slam dunk! 📚🏀
The Oklahoma City Thunder's Book Bus will be rolling in and kiddos in grades K-5 can hop aboard to pick out a free book.

Stick around for a basketball-themed storytime and more. Details: https://ow.ly/EB9850Z2jHE