The Metropolitan Library System sends this information as posted below:
The Metropolitan Library System is inviting adults across Oklahoma County to start the new year with a good book through the annual Winter Reading Challenge from Jan. 1- Feb. 28.
A seasonal tradition, the challenge encourages adults to make time for reading in all formats, including audiobooks, magazines and novels. Participants can read at their own pace and choose titles that fit their interests and daily routines.
Librarians are available to offer custom recommendations through Tailored Titles, helping readers discover their next favorite book, or guests can use the Book Bingo card to explore new genres and themes, sparking variety and discovery.
Participants can track their reading on a physical Book Bingo card, available at all Metro Library locations or online at metrolibrary.org/bingo, or digitally through the Beanstack app by registering for Winter Reading 2026. Each title may be used only once per card, and completed cards must be submitted by 6 p.m. on March 6. Only one entry per person may be submitted for prizes.
Readers who complete five books or a full Bingo will receive a limited-edition library mug while supplies last. You’ll also be entered into a prize drawing for Apple AirPods, library merchandise, and a YMCA pass.
Readers who complete the full bingo card or read 25 books will earn an entry for a grand prize drawing featuring an iPad, two VIP tickets to Literary Voices featuring Jonathan Franzen, and a YMCA membership. A valid Metropolitan Library System card number must be on file in Beanstack to be eligible for prize drawings.
Whether the year begins with a mystery, memoir or audiobook, the Metropolitan Library System encourages the community to make reading part of their winter. More information is available at metrolibrary.org/bookbingo.
More events continue this month at libraries across Oklahoma County, including the following:
- ArtNow-Inspired Events Continue: Metro Libraries across Oklahoma County are offering free, hands-on programs inspired by Oklahoma Contemporary’s ArtNow 2025: Materials and Boundaries. Funded by the Kirkpatrick Foundation, the programs explore identity, place and materials through creative practice and include Yarn Painting take-home kits, a kids’ Identity Collage Station, Sensory Art Time for Kids and Mini Inflatables with local artist Katelynn Knick. A full list is available online.
- Dolly Parton and Edgar Allan Poe Birthday Bash: Celebrate Jan. 16, from 10–11 a.m., at Patience S. Latting Northwest Library with a family-friendly party. Activities include a Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library play station, glow-in-the-dark fun and dancing. Costumes aren’t required, but feel free to dress in your best Dolly or Poe!
- Craft Fest: Join us Jan. 24 at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library for the third annual Craft Fest. Featuring local arts and crafting guilds, live demonstrations in woodworking, quilting and felting, plus hands-on activities for all ages. This is perfect for both seasoned crafters and those curious about a new hobby, with a focus on teen and adult crafts.
- Library Out Loud: Attend a live musical performance Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library. Presented by the Oklahoma Underground Music Archive, part of the Metropolitan Library System’s Special Collections and Research Department, the quarterly concert features local artists Levi Jack Taylor, Larissa and Adele Marie Alix.
Readerpalooza: A Book Fair for Adults and Teens: Join us Jan. 31, from 1–3 p.m., at Patience S. Latting Northwest Library for a come-and-go celebration for adult and teen readers. Enjoy book displays, bookish crafts, giveaways and author spotlights, perfect for building your reading list and connecting with fellow readers.
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