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Oklahoma City Travel Tips

Having come into existence in just a few hours after announcement of official white settlement this once barren prairie land is now a hustling bustling commercial center. Oklahoma City offers a lot to its visitors who visit either for business or on a vacation trip.

Tip 1 - People who would like to experience Oklahoma from the famous Bricktown Canal can definitely opt for the Brick town Water Taxi that runs like a bus service through the day. The peak seasons are from April to October and all-day passes can be availed for as less as $8.00. Taxis leave every 15 minutes and are a real treat for those who wish to know about Oklahoma in an idyllic fashion.

Tip 2 - People interested in knowing what makes the world go round and who wish their kids to get a better understanding can always visit the Science Museum in Oklahoma. Right from Planetariums, aviation, space exploration to who dun its this museum has it all.

Tip 3 - Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma is home to more than a 1000 species of plants from each and every continent on the planet. One can see plants from deep Amazon forests to Central Africa and Asia. Programs include rain forest conservation, ecology and surviving in a rain forest.

Tip 4 - Anyone with a love for westerns and fascination for cowboys can head to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Visitors can experience American Cowboy, Rodeo and Native American galleries in addition to fine arms and museum of the Frontier West. There are more than 2000 works of art when it comes to the American West.

Tip 5 - Collections at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art house works of art from the colonial ages through the 60s. In addition to contemporary art they also feature European artists, photographer galleries and post war expression.
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Metropolitan Library

The Metropolitan Library system is located in Oklahoma City. It is made up of 5 small libraries and 12 full-service libraries. The library is used by residents of Oklahoma City, suburbs around the city and those who live outside Oklahoma County. It has a borrowing agreement with McClain, Pottawatomie and Cleveland counties. Non-residents are also allowed to borrow materials by paying an annual fee.

Innovative programs are devised to serve residents. They include interesting programs for adults, teens and children, library set up in a nursing home and 'Book by Mail' service for those confined to their homes and the elderly. During the course of travel in Oklahoma City, the library is a good place to be familiarized local history.

Official website of the Metropolitan Library

http://www.mls.lib.ok.us/

The governing body comprises of a Metropolitan Library Commission with 27 members. Out of these, two seats are meant for the Mayor and chair of the Board of County, 11 members are appointed by other cities that come under the service area of the Library, 13 members are appointed by the Mayor and finally one seat is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County. Oklahoma City travel must include a visit to the library.

Over the years the library has come under fire for some controversies and censorship issues. In the Year 1997 the film 'The Tin Drum' caused a lot of hue a cry. A conservative group, that goes by the name of "Oklahomans for Children and Families", accused the library for harboring inappropriate material.

As a result the Oklahoma County District Judge Richard Freeman declared the movie to be 'obscene'. All materials pertaining to the film was withdrawn from the library.

In a similar manner, some books too caused controversies. As a result of which, in May 2005 a resolution was passed by the Oklahoma House to keep books that are not appropriate for children, confined to adult access. In November 2008 the commission ordered that books not meant for children, should be kept a minimum of 60 inches above the ground.

Metropolitan Library on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Library_System_(Oklahoma)

Metropolitan Library location and maps

http://www.metrolibrary.org/mls/information.htm

Metropolitan Library Address
300 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Contact:
Tel: (405) 231-8650
Email: kbauman@metrolibrary.org

Metropolitan Library Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

More on Oklahoma City Travel:
Sports & Activities
Clubs & Fitness
Northpark Mall
Lloyd Noble Center
Oklahoma City Tours
Shopping
Metropolitan Library
Remington Park
National Softball Hall of Fame
Car Rentals
Oklahoma City Zoo
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
Omniplex Science Museum
Bars & Pubs
At & T Bricktown Ballpark
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