http://www.metrolibrary.org/press-releases en http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/01-29-2019/library-announces-events-celebrating-black-history-month <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/BHM_IGGraphic.jpg?itok=yPJDPMjx"><a href="/news/01-29-2019/library-announces-events-celebrating-black-history-month"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/BHM_IGGraphic.jpg?itok=yPJDPMjx" width="220" height="220" alt="Black History Month" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>OKLAHOMA CITY– The Metropolitan Library System will celebrate Black History Month with diverse library programs throughout Oklahoma County in the month of February.</p> <p>Black History Month programs will include performances from Rhythmically Speaking and Adam and Kizzie, Freedmen genealogy presentations, a film series presented at Ralph Ellison Library and others.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/black-history-month" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Black History Month</a></div></div></div> Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:34:56 +0000 Victoria Garten 2672 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/01-08-2019/big-changes-are-coming-village-library <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/VI%20Renovation%20Copy.jpg?itok=SmgwS9hp"><a href="/news/01-08-2019/big-changes-are-coming-village-library"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/VI%20Renovation%20Copy.jpg?itok=SmgwS9hp" width="220" height="220" alt="Big Changes are Coming to the Village Library!" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h4>Soon, The Village Library will have a new look!</h4> <p>The library will be closed to the public from Monday, Jan. 21 for approximately six weeks (we hope to reopen around Mar. 10).</p> <p><strong>While your local library may be closed, we are still here to serve your information needs.</strong></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/village-library" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">The Village Library</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/renovation" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Renovation</a></div></div></div> Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:19:33 +0000 Victoria Garten 2659 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/announcement/12-17-2018/metro-libraries-announce-holiday-hours <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/MLS%20Holiday%20Card%202016%20-%20penguin.jpg?itok=Y_3XxQ6U"><a href="/announcement/12-17-2018/metro-libraries-announce-holiday-hours"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/MLS%20Holiday%20Card%202016%20-%20penguin.jpg?itok=Y_3XxQ6U" width="162" height="220" alt="Penguin with books on sled" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>OKLAHOMA CITY – All libraries in the Metropolitan Library System will close Dec. 24 and 25, in observance of Christmas. Although the physical libraries will be closed, customers can still use the library online, 24/7, at <a href="http://www.metrolibrary.org">http://www.metrolibrary.org</a> to find their next read, download eBooks, audiobooks, MP3s and digital magazines, or access one of the research databases. MLS libraries will reopen to normal operating hours on Wednesday, Dec. 26.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/holidays" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Holidays</a></div></div></div> Mon, 17 Dec 2018 18:15:17 +0000 Victoria Garten 2648 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/announcement/12-03-2018/metro-library-podcast-released <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/podcast%20show%20logo.jpg?itok=JwouSfTS"><a href="/announcement/12-03-2018/metro-library-podcast-released"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/podcast%20show%20logo.jpg?itok=JwouSfTS" width="220" height="220" alt="Metro Library Podcast" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Metropolitan Library System released a new series of Oklahoma-themed podcasts celebrating Oklahoma arts, culture and history as well as the lives of influential Oklahomans today.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/podcast" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Podcast</a></div></div></div> Mon, 03 Dec 2018 22:11:17 +0000 Victoria Garten 2633 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/announcement/11-26-2018/get-behind-scenes-look-metro-libraries <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/InfomercialShot_3.JPG?itok=36nwYPsb"><a href="/announcement/11-26-2018/get-behind-scenes-look-metro-libraries"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/InfomercialShot_3.JPG?itok=36nwYPsb" width="220" height="125" alt="Books before going to libraries" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Get a behind the scenes look at your local library in a 30-minute TV broadcast. The program includes the lifecycle of materials at the library in addition to interviews with library staff and customers. Want a sneak peek of the program? Check out the trailer below.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The following are the dates, times and networks for the library’s program.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div> Mon, 26 Nov 2018 22:04:09 +0000 Victoria Garten 2623 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/11-01-2018/find-your-roots-library <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/Tree_sm.jpg?itok=1aK_7ehM"><a href="/news/11-01-2018/find-your-roots-library"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/Tree_sm.jpg?itok=1aK_7ehM" width="220" height="220" alt="Tree" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>OKLAHOMA CITY– Oklahoman’s looking to connect to their roots can visit the library for genealogical help. This month the Metropolitan Library System is celebrating genealogy and telling customers how to, “find your roots at the library.”</p> <p>November is Family History Month at all Metro Libraries. Oklahoma County residents can visit the library’s website to get started or call the special collections department to get help with genealogical research questions.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/genealogy" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Genealogy</a></div></div></div> Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:38:03 +0000 Victoria Garten 2592 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/announcement/10-22-2018/legislative-read-day-scheduled-belle-isle-library-okc <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/image3.JPG?itok=HQWHamiZ"><a href="/announcement/10-22-2018/legislative-read-day-scheduled-belle-isle-library-okc"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/image3.JPG?itok=HQWHamiZ" width="220" height="165" alt="Librarians reading to children at Belle Isle Library" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The first of several Legislative Read Days, sponsored by the Potts Family Foundation (PFF), will take place Tuesday, October 23rd at the Belle Isle Library, 5501 N. Villa Avenue. Rep. Cyndi Munson will read to the children during the regularly scheduled story time from 9:50 – 10:45 a.m.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/storytime" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Storytime</a></div></div></div> Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:57:17 +0000 Victoria Garten 2574 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/announcement/10-09-2018/metropolitan-library-system-announces-new-executive-director <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/Ballou_Julie.jpg?itok=K-bOQP0C"><a href="/announcement/10-09-2018/metropolitan-library-system-announces-new-executive-director"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/Ballou_Julie.jpg?itok=K-bOQP0C" width="220" height="147" alt="Executive Director Julie Ballou" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Julie Ballou was selected as the new executive director by the Metropolitan Library Commission, effective Oct. 8, 2018. Ballou previously served as deputy executive director of public services.</p> <p>“<em>I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a great organization into a new era of library services for the people of Oklahoma County</em>,” Ballou said.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/executive-director" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Executive Director</a></div></div></div> Tue, 09 Oct 2018 20:17:46 +0000 Victoria Garten 2561 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/neighborhoodarts <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><img alt="Neighborhood Arts masthead" class="img-responsive" src="sites/default/files/neighborhood.jpg" style="width: 95%;" title="Neighborhood Arts" /></p> <p>Neighborhood Arts programs are a summer staple at the Metropolitan Library System. This June and July, the entertainment line-up is full of fun, energetic performances from favorite artists and some new ones too.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div> Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:49:03 +0000 Kim Terry 1596 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/05-30-2018/summer-reading-begins-friday <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/SR-2018-KOCO%20300x250.jpg?itok=P0rVNUKo"><a href="/news/05-30-2018/summer-reading-begins-friday"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/SR-2018-KOCO%20300x250.jpg?itok=P0rVNUKo" width="220" height="183" alt="Summer Reading 2018" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The launch of Metro Library's 2018 summer reading program, “Libraries Rock” begins Friday, June 1st. The program gives children, teens AND adults the opportunity to earn prizes while they read for fun and promote the importance of reading in our communities. The program launches June 1 and concludes July 31. Summer readers can track their reading progress and earn fine waivers, books, tote bags or cellphone accessories. There will also be prize drawings for Kindle Fires and iPads for participates who have an active Metro Library card. Prizes must be claimed by Aug. 15.</p> <p>Participants can also select to donate their fine waivers and prize books to someone in need. This year the summer reading Read it Forward program will donate books to local non- profit organizations including Citizens Caring for Children, Faithworks of the Inner City, Mary Mahoney Memorial Health Center and Sisu Youth Services. All summer reading book prizes are sponsored through the Friends of the Metropolitan Library System.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/summer-reading" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Summer Reading</a></div></div></div> Wed, 30 May 2018 16:12:20 +0000 Kim Terry 2424 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/03-06-2018/author-and-illustrator-bestselling-books-young-readers-talk-okc-libraries <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><img alt="Author Victoria Jamieson" height="220" width="205" style="width: 205px; height: 220px; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" class="media-element file-teaser media-float-left" data-delta="2" typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/VJ_Author.JPG?itok=DDMTHU2a" title="" />Bestselling author and illustrator Victoria Jamieson will visit OKC in March for a series of writing workshops and author appearances.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/children" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Children</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/multiple-locations" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Multiple Locations</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/author-visit" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Author Visit</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/victoria-jamieson" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Victoria Jamieson</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/young-readers" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Young Readers</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/graphic-novels" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Graphic Novels</a></div></div></div> Tue, 06 Mar 2018 19:36:00 +0000 Victoria Garten 2357 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/01-18-2018/lets-talk-about-it-oklahoma-piecing-quilt-stirring-stew-ethnic-american-women%E2%80%99s <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/FB%20event%20photo_0.png?itok=L6UBCoOd"><a href="/news/01-18-2018/lets-talk-about-it-oklahoma-piecing-quilt-stirring-stew-ethnic-american-women%E2%80%99s"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/FB%20event%20photo_0.png?itok=L6UBCoOd" width="220" height="211" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Metropolitan Library System is hosting the ‘Let’s Talk About it, Oklahoma!’ series along with the Oklahoma Humanities Council, featuring book discussions on ethnic American women’s voices.</p> <p>The most recent installment of the ‘Let’s Talk About it, Oklahoma’ series, “Piecing the Quilt, Stirring the Stew” which explores ethnic American women’s voices, takes place at the Capitol Hill Library beginning Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. with <em>The House on Mango Street</em>. A discussion with a Spanish speaking moderator will be held the following day, Jan. 30 also at 6:30 p.m. at the library.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/young-adult" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Young Adult</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/audience/adult" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Adult</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/seniors" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Seniors</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/capitol-hill-library" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Capitol Hill Library</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/lets-talk-about-it" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Let&#039;s Talk About It</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/book-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Book Club</a></div></div></div> Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:31:03 +0000 Kim Terry 2309 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/01-05-2018/mls-now-offering-free-digital-streaming-through-hoopla <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/MoviesNowAvailable_0.jpg?itok=l21hrr6g"><a href="/news/01-05-2018/mls-now-offering-free-digital-streaming-through-hoopla"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/MoviesNowAvailable_0.jpg?itok=l21hrr6g" width="220" height="82" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Metropolitan Library System is now offering free digital media streaming to library customers. Hoopla offers digital streaming much like Netflix, but it is free with a library card.</p> <p>The library system partnered with the digital web platform Hoopla to offer movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks and eBooks 24/7 without holds or waits. The free digital streaming service includes over 450,000 titles.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/hoopla" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">hoopla</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/digital" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">digital</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/streaming" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Streaming</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/music" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Music</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/ebooks" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">eBooks</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/audiobooks" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Audiobooks</a></div></div></div> Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:19:39 +0000 Kim Terry 2301 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/11-16-2017/metro-libraries-close-thanksgiving-holiday <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/thanksgivvng_1.png?itok=3qp8wyrW"><a href="/news/11-16-2017/metro-libraries-close-thanksgiving-holiday"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/thanksgivvng_1.png?itok=3qp8wyrW" width="213" height="220" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>All libraries in the Metropolitan Library System will close at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22 and remain closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, in observance of Thanksgiving. </p> <p>Access to digital resources like eBooks, eAudiobooks, online research sources, digital magazines, streaming tv &amp; movies and music downloads are available anytime at <a href="http://www.metrolibrary.org">www.metrolibrary.org</a>.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/thanksgiving" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Thanksgiving</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/holiday" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Holiday</a></div></div></div> Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:13:02 +0000 Kim Terry 2250 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/09-19-2017/capitol-hill-grand-opening <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/capitol-hill-invite.jpg?itok=JNi-WGtA"><a href="/news/09-19-2017/capitol-hill-grand-opening"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/capitol-hill-invite.jpg?itok=JNi-WGtA" width="220" height="158" alt="invitation to the capitol hill grand opening" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Join us on Thursday, October 5th at 3pm for the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Capitol Hill Library.</p> <p>327 SW 27th | OKC | 73109</p> <p>Grand Opening starts at 3pm followed by family fun festivities that continue throughout the week!</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/capitol-hill-library" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Capitol Hill Library</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/grand-opening" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Grand Opening</a></div></div></div> Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:34:50 +0000 Kim Terry 2204 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/09-08-2017/vote-tuesday-september-12th <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/graphic%201024%20safer%20streets_0.png?itok=39RF_8I1"><a href="/news/09-08-2017/vote-tuesday-september-12th"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/graphic%201024%20safer%20streets_0.png?itok=39RF_8I1" width="220" height="134" alt="Safer Streets OKC" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Oklahoma City voters are eligible to participate in a special election on Sept. 12 to consider bond and sales tax initiatives. The general obligation bond package includes a proposition to support our libraries. Be informed on Tuesday, Sept. 12.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/multiple-locations" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Multiple Locations</a></div></div></div> Fri, 08 Sep 2017 16:15:45 +0000 Kim Terry 2193 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/08-07-2017/belle-isle-library-welcomes-new-manager <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/Cassie%20Spindle_0.jpg?itok=J4VyPN1j"><a href="/news/08-07-2017/belle-isle-library-welcomes-new-manager"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/Cassie%20Spindle_0.jpg?itok=J4VyPN1j" width="152" height="220" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>OKLAHOMA CITY –Metropolitan Library System recently hired Cassie Spindle as the new Belle Isle Library manager. She began her role on Monday, July 31.</p> <p>While Spindle is new to Metro Library, she brings 13 years of extensive library experience, most recently at Pioneer Library System’s Moore Library where she served as the Customer Experience manager. While at PLS, she also served as the Interim Information Services manager and Children’s Services manager. Prior to joining PLS, Spindle served as Literacy Services manager at Tulsa City-County Library System.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/belle-isle-library" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Belle Isle Library</a></div></div></div> Mon, 07 Aug 2017 18:50:16 +0000 Kim Terry 2162 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/06-30-2017/metro-libraries-close-observance-independence-day <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/shutterstock_429141655_0.jpg?itok=LuWahkgT"><a href="/news/06-30-2017/metro-libraries-close-observance-independence-day"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/shutterstock_429141655_0.jpg?itok=LuWahkgT" width="220" height="139" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>OKLAHOMA CITY – The Metropolitan Library System will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.</p> <p>Customers can still access digital resources like eBooks, audiobooks, online research sources, Zinio digital magazines and Freegal music downloads anytime at <a href="http://www.metrolibrary.org">www.metrolibrary.org</a>. Find your next read by searching the catalog and reserving or renew material from any Internet connected computer.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div> Fri, 30 Jun 2017 19:54:53 +0000 Kim Terry 2142 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/06-28-2017/metro-library-donates-kindle-fires-boys-and-girls-club <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/Rogers_0.jpg?itok=lWriZshG"><a href="/news/06-28-2017/metro-library-donates-kindle-fires-boys-and-girls-club"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/Rogers_0.jpg?itok=lWriZshG" width="220" height="124" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>(Oklahoma City, OK - June 28, 2017) - Today at the Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County, Rep. Cyndi Munson, D-District 85, read to a group of children to promote the Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Compact’s ReadOKC program. This program encourages OKCPS elementary students to read 20 minutes a day this summer.<br />  <br /> ReadOKC promotes the love of reading and literacy among children in the Oklahoma City Public Schools District. This summer’s “Get in the Game” program encourages daily reading to prevent a loss of skills during the school break.<br />  <br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/boys-and-girls-club" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Boys and Girls Club</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/readokc" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">ReadOKC</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/library-endowment-trust" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Library Endowment Trust</a></div></div></div> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:56:21 +0000 Kim Terry 2137 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/announcement/06-26-2017/attention-zinio-users <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/rbdigital.jpg?itok=eB2LV-He"><a href="/announcement/06-26-2017/attention-zinio-users"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/rbdigital.jpg?itok=eB2LV-He" width="220" height="84" alt="Say Hello to RB Digital!" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Staring on or around July 10th, Zinio app users will see a message guiding them to download Recorded Books Digital’s (RBD) new RBdigital app. This migration is a part of the company’s plan to merge all their content into one centralized location.  While RBD is anticipating a smooth merge, there’s always the possibility of down times, glitches, etc. During the actual merge, starting June 26th at 8 p.m., users can anticipate a down time of 14 hours (8 pm on 6/26-midnight on 6/28).</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/zinio" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Zinio</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/digital-magazines" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Digital Magazines</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/rbdigital" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">RBDigital</a></div></div></div> Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:57:24 +0000 Sadie Bruce 2134 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/06-23-2017/metro-library-appoints-new-chief-financial-officer-and-chief-operating-officer <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/coo%20cfo_0.jpg?itok=EYTqkex-"><a href="/news/06-23-2017/metro-library-appoints-new-chief-financial-officer-and-chief-operating-officer"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/coo%20cfo_0.jpg?itok=EYTqkex-" width="220" height="141" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>OKLAHOMA CITY (June 1, 2017) – The Metropolitan Library System has appointed Charisse Dye as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Anthony Herron, Jr., as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO), both effective June 5th, 2017. Both the COO and the CFO are new positions for the Library.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:06:18 +0000 Kim Terry 2133 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/06-23-2017/ralph-ellison-library-welcomes-new-manager <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>OKLAHOMA CITY (May 3, 2017) – The Metropolitan Library System’s new Ralph Ellison Library manager is well established in the not-for-profit circles. Kimberly Francisco, previously the development director of Norman’s Women’s Resource Center (WRC), took the reins of the fifth busiest library in the county on Monday, April 24.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:48:24 +0000 Kim Terry 2132 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/06-23-2017/metro-library-announces-library-manager-promotions <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>OKLAHOMA CITY (May 1, 2017) – The Metropolitan Library System recently announced several staff promotions, part of an ongoing effort to strengthen our talent and better meet the needs of the community.</p> <p>Promotions to Library Manager III<br /> Ashley Welke - Edmond Library. Welke was previously the branch manager at Moore Public Library, where she started as the volunteer coordinator before managing the children’s department.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/staff" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Staff</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/promotions" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Promotions</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/managers" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Managers</a></div></div></div> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 17:46:26 +0000 Kim Terry 2131 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/06-23-2017/build-better-world <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>OKLAHOMA CITY (May 29, 2017) – Don’t believe what it says on the calendar. As far as kids who live in Oklahoma County are concerned, the official first day of summer is June 1. That’s when the Metropolitan Library System’s annual Summer Reading program begins.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/all-libraries" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Libraries</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/summer-reading" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Summer Reading</a></div></div></div> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:06:53 +0000 Kim Terry 2130 at http://www.metrolibrary.org http://www.metrolibrary.org/news/02-08-2017/bethany-library-move-temporary-location <div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/be%20front%20entrance_0.JPG?itok=2ybLgLcv"><a href="/news/02-08-2017/bethany-library-move-temporary-location"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://www.metrolibrary.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/be%20front%20entrance_0.JPG?itok=2ybLgLcv" width="220" height="165" alt="Bethany Library" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>BETHANY, OK- The Bethany Library will move to a temporary space on Monday, Mar. 6, 2017, as construction begins on the existing site for a new library. </p> <p>The new site will be in the Deville Shopping Center at 7941 NW 23, Bethany, OK 73008 which is the corner of NW 23rd and Council Road. The existing library will close Monday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Mar. 5 to allow the library to move and setup furnishings and materials.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-audience field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Audience:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/audience/all-ages" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">All Ages</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-library field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Library:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/locations/bethany-library" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Bethany Library</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/bethany" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Bethany</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/construction" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Construction</a></div><div class="field-item even" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/temporary-location" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">temporary location</a></div><div class="field-item odd" rel="dc:subject"><a href="/tags/new-library" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">new library</a></div></div></div> Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:49:43 +0000 Kim Terry 1980 at http://www.metrolibrary.org