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LIBRARIES CELEBRATE TEEN READ MONTH WITH PROGRAMS JUST FOR TEENS

Submitted by John on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 2:45pm

   Teen Read Month is an annual event aimed at encouraging teens to read for the fun of it.  This is the perfect time to break away from textbooks and enjoy programs designed for them.

   Events are planned around Tulsa City-County Libraries to showcase library resources for young adults.  Programs are designed to offer entertainment as well as a dose of education.

   Teens also can get a special library card during the month.  The Hardesty Family Foundation is sponsoring the cards featuring artwork from last year’s winners of the library’s Anime art competition.

DIGITAL BOOKMOBILE TO STOP AT TWO TCCL LOCATIONS

Submitted by John on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 2:10pm

   Do you have questions about demystifying e-books?  The Digital Bookmobile National Tour will stop at two Tulsa City-County Library locations to provide insight and answers on accessing digital books.

   The public is invited to learn more at these two locations:

LIBRARY TO HONOR OKLAHOMA SCREENWRITER AND FILMMAKER STERLIN HARJO

Submitted by John on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 3:47pm

   Sterlin Harjo, Seminole/Muscogee (Creek), will receive the Tulsa Library Trust’s “American Indian Writers Award” March 2, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Central Library, Fourth Street and Denver Avenue.  His award presentation will be followed by a day of educational American Indian family events.

CHILDREN, TWEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS NOW ENJOY NO LATE FEES

Submitted by John on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 2:14pm

   In an effort to encourage reading among Tulsa County’s youngest readers, Tulsa City-County Library announces a change to overdue fines for children, tweens and young adults.

Family Fun Continues During Hispanic Heritage Month with Andres Salguero

Submitted by John on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 11:49am

As Tulsa City-County Library continues the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, families are invited to experience singing and dancing during “Uno, Dos, Tres con Andres.”

   Andres Salguero will present an interactive children’s program, for ages 6 and younger, that teaches Spanish language and Latin American culture.  Children sing, shake and sound out rhythms while trying regional Latin dances and practicing Spanish words.  His visit is sponsored by the Tulsa Library Trust and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust.

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