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About the AIRC

Overview

AIRC

TCCL's American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) has provided 20 years of service to the Tulsa and wider area community through cultural, educational, and informational services and activities that highlight American Indian cultures.

As one of the only centers of its kind in the nation, the AIRC was born in 2003 from what had been TCCL's American Indian Collection. The expansion of the collection into the AIRC brought with it display areas and programming space to highlight the center's collections and programs, such as the Festival of Words Writer Award program. In 2012, the AIRC moved to its current home at Zarrow Regional Library, where the community has access to more than 4,000 collection items by and about American Indians, including historical and rare materials, new releases, films, and music. 

In addition to its special collection, the AIRC offers cultural and educational programming such as language classes, maker programs, and events highlighting contributions from American Indians nationwide. The American Indian Circle of Honor Award recognizes American Indians who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of Indian Country, while the American Indian Festival of Words Writers Award brings nationally known American Indian authors to Tulsa. The Festival of Words is a series of monthlong programming throughout Tulsa County celebrating the American Indian.

Contact Information

AIRC

Visit the American Indian Resource Center 

Address:

Zarrow Regional Library
2224 W. 51st St.
Tulsa, OK 74107
Driving Directions

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Contact:

Phone: (918) 549-7472
Email: teresa.runnels@tulsalibrary.org

AIRC E-Newsletter

In an effort to inform the public about services, programs and resources available through the AIRC, an e-newsletter is released each month. Please feel free to forward the newsletters to others who might be interested or benefit from the information.

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Programs & Activities

American Indian Festival of Words

FoW

This free festival celebrates the history, culture, arts and achievements of American Indians through a series of enlightening family programs at your local libraries. 

Go to American Indian Festival of Words

American Indian Circle of Honor

CoH

The Circle of Honor Award Presentation honors an American Indian for their lifetime achievements and contributions that have enriched the lives of others. 

Go to American Indian Circle of Honor

American Indian Writers Award

award

The American Indian Festival of Words Writers Award recognizes written contributions of outstanding American Indian authors, poets, journalists, film and stage scriptwriters. 

Go to American Indian Writers Award

 

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month

The American Indian Resource Center and other branch libraries at Tulsa City-County Library participates in Native American Heritage Month each November. 

Go to Native American Heritage Month

Summer Reading Program

 

AIRC

The American Indian Resource Center participates in TCCL's Summer Reading Program in all age groups.

Go to Summer Reading Program