Friends of the Metropolitan Library System

The Friends of the Metropolitan Library System was formed in 1978 and is recognized as a charitable 501c3 organization by the IRS. We are funded by annual dues paid by ourmembersand by proceeds from ourbook sales,held each year in Oklahoma City and online through ourAmazon storefront.In partnership with Metropolitan Library Systems 19 branches, we accept donations of used media materials books, CDs, DVDs, books on CD, and vinyl records at each branch and at our used materials Sort Site (map). Here, our volunteers prepare items withdrawn from library shelves and items donated by the community, for sales. Through the years our members, volunteers and booksale customers have generated nearly $5,000,000 in gifts to the Metropolitan Library System.

Our Mission: To raise funds and awareness for the Metropolitan Library System, support its mission, augment its ability to enhance services and programs, and to promote literacy within our community.