Kids Blog

Hummingbird Award in Literacy Arts: Honoring Yuyi Morales

By Stephanie Rodriguez, Hispanic Resource Center Coordinator, Tulsa City-County Library The Hispanic Resource Center is gearing up to celebrate the Hummingbird Award in Literacy Arts. Our honoree for 2026 is Yuyi Morales, renowned children’s author and illustrator. Yuyi captured my heart with her amazing illustrations. Her use of mixed-media is unique and captivating. Today, I would like to share three of my favorites. 

STEM in Picture Books

By Valeria Alvarez, Bilingual Children's Library Associate, Martin Regional LibraryAlmost everyone has heard of the acronym “STEM”, but what does it actually mean? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM activities can range from building a rocket from a soda bottle and baking soda to building a tower from a deck of cards, or even completing a simple math worksheet. 

If You Liked... Sequoyah 2027 Reading List's Read-Alikes

By Kena Hardin, MLIS, Children's Library Associate, Central Library 

On the Wings of Mother Goose

By April Harden, MLIS, Youth Librarian, Bronson Brookside Library Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle. The cow jumped over the moon! The little dog laughed to see such sport, And the dish ran away with the spoon!   

If You Liked... Donna Norvell 2027 Read-Alikes

By Kena Hardin, MLIS, Children's Library Associate, Central Library 

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

By Angela Martinez, Youth Librarian, Herman & Kate Kaiser Library   

Back to School with Books

By Kena Hardin, MLIS, Children’s Library Associate, Central Library Children’s Department

Unearth A Story: Dig Into These Books!

Unearth A Story: Dig Into These Books!By Kena Hardin, MLIS, Children’s Library Associate, Central Library Children’s DepartmentThe Summer Reading Program (SRP) is almost here! Starting June 1st, you can sign up for the program to track your kids’ reading, earn the SRP medal, join in all the fun events at the libraries, and more! 

Get Your Kicks at the Library! Great Reads for Route 66

Get Your Kicks at the Library!Great Reads for Route 66By Madalyn Rogers, Children's Library Associate, Hardesty Regional LibraryAre you gearing up to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66? What better place to start your journey than at the library! These books will take you from “sea to shining sea,” through every state, national park, and weird landmark you can think of.

Books for Library Joy!

Books for Library Joy!Find Your Joy at the LibraryBy Angela Martinez, Children's Library Associate, Broken Arrow LibraryWe just celebrated National Library Week, with a theme of “Find Your Joy.” It’s a simple idea, but it really captures what libraries are all about. We help people discover what excites them, comforts them, and connects them to others. Whether that’s a favorite story, a new skill, or just a quiet place to be, there’s something for everyone at the library.