Hispanic Resource Center

The Hispanic Resource Center was established in 1999 to provide library service to the Spanish-speaking community and to serve as a resource for those in the larger community seeking information about the history and culture of Latinos and Latin America.
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El Centro Hispano se fundó en 1999 con el objetivo de brindar servicios bibliotecarios a la comunidad hispanohablante y servir como recurso para aquellos miembros de la comunidad en general que buscan información sobre la historia y la cultura de los latinos en los Estados Unidos y América Latina.

• Attend cultural & education programs
• Bring your children to a Build a Reader: Bilingual Storytime
• Attend our Hummingbird in Literacy Arts (HALA) to meet Hispanic & Latino authors
  • Occurring in even years
• Have access to our public Wi-Fi and computers
• Find resources to improve your Spanish (or English)
• Research crafts and lesson plans for your classroom
• Attend our Viaja X El Mundo program to learn about traveling to Mexico, Spain, Peru and other countries
• Access Spanish language books, movies, music and magazines physically and digitally
• And much more! 
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• Asista a programas culturales y educativos
• Traiga a sus hijos a Build a Reader: Cuento Bilingüe
• Asista a nuestro programa Premio Colibrí en Arte Literaria/Hummingbird in Literacy Arts para conocer a autores hispanos y latinos
  • Se celebra en los años pares
• Acceda a nuestra red Wi-Fi pública y utilice nuestras computadoras públicas
• Encuentre recursos para mejorar su inglés
• Investiga manualidades y planes de lecciones para tu salón de clases
• Participa en nuestro programa Viaja X El Mundo para aprender sobre países como México, España, Perú y muchos más
• Ten acceso a libros, películas, música y revistas en español, tanto en formato físico como digital
• ¡Y mucho más! 

In Progress // En desarrollo

Build-a-Reader Bilingual Storytime are a fun and engaging way to help get your child ready to read! Led by professional library staff trained in supporting children's literacy and learning development, our Build A Reader Storytimes follow the Every Child Ready to Read initiative established by the Public Library Association. TCCL has Bilingual (English/Spanish) Storytimes are various locations. 

• Maxwell Park, every Tuesday at 10:30 am
• Martin Regional, every Wednesday at 10 am
• Kendall-Whitter, every Thursday at 10:30 am

Please check the library's online or print version of the event guide for more details. 
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¡Build-a-Reader Storytime Cuentos Bilingües son una forma divertida y atractiva de ayudar a su hijo a prepararse para leer! Dirigidas por personal bibliotecario profesional capacitado en el apoyo al desarrollo de la alfabetización y el aprendizaje de los niños, nuestras horas del cuento Build A Reader siguen la iniciativa Every Child Ready to Read establecida por la Asociación de Bibliotecas Públicas (ALA). TCCL ofrece horas del cuento bilingües (inglés/español) en varios ubicaciones.

• Maxwell Park, todos los martes a las 10:30 a. m.
• Martin Regional, todos los miércoles a las 10 a. m.
• Kendall-Whitter, todos los jueves a las 10:30 a. m.

Para obtener más información, consulte la guía de eventos de la biblioteca en línea o imprimida.

The Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts (HALA) or also known as the “Premio Colibrí en Arte Literaria” is a biennial award (occuring in even years) honoring and recognizing a nationally prominent author, poet, or artist whose work has elevated and affirmed the voice of the Latinx community. 

Read more here: Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts (HALA)
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El Premio Colibrí en Arte Literario, también conocido como "Hummingbird Award in Literacy Arts", es un galardón bienal (que se otorga los años pares) que honra y reconoce a un autor, poeta o artista de destacado prestigio nacional cuya obra haya elevado y afirmado la voz de la comunidad latina. 

Más información aquí: Premio Colibrí en Arte Literaria

Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) and the Hispanic Resource Center (HRC) promote and honor Hispanic culture and community throughout the year. From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, TCCL celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture through free programming for all ages.

Please check the library's online or print version of the event guide for full listing of programs. 
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La Biblioteca de la Ciudad y el Condado de Tulsa (TCCL) y el Centro Hispanos promueven y honran la cultura y la comunidad hispanas durante todo el año. Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, TCCL celebra la herencia y la cultura hispanas a través de programación gratuita para todas las edades.

Para obtener más información, consulte la guía de eventos de la biblioteca en línea o imprimida.

Día de Muertos, traditionally observed from the evening of October 31 through November 2, is a time for families and friends to honor and remember loved ones who have passed—embracing the natural cycle of life and death with love rather than fear. At the Hispanic Resource Center, we continue this tradition by creating a community altar where we can come together to celebrate and remember our departed loved ones.

View our Facebook page for pictures. 
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Día de los Muertos, tradicionalmente se celebrado desde la tarde del 31 de octubre hasta el 2 de noviembre, es un momento en que familias y amigos honran y recuerdan a sus seres queridos que han fallecido, abrazando el ciclo natural de la vida y la muerte con amor en lugar de temor. En el Centro Hispano, continuamos esta tradición creando un altar comunitario donde podamos reunirnos para celebrar y recordar a nuestros seres queridos difuntos.

Visite nuestra página de Facebook para ver fotos.

Would you like to travel without needing to pack a bag or spend a penny? Come to the library and enjoy exploring different countries from Latina America and around the world! 

Please check the library's online or print version of the event guide for full listing of programs. 
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¿Te gustaría viajar sin necesidad de empacar una maleta ni gastar un centavo? ¡Ven a la biblioteca y disfruta explorando diferentes países de Latinoamérica y del mundo!

Para obtener más información, consulte la guía de eventos de la biblioteca en línea o imprimida.

Coming soon! 

Book a Librarian

Book a Librarian at any TCCL location for one-to-one, in-person help with various topics related to using the library’s resources.

• Learn how to access and load resources onto your device from the digital collection, including e-books, movies, music, audiobooks, e-magazines and e-newspapers.
• Get help exploring the website and library app to create or access your account for placing holds and more.
• Learn about other services and resources the library offers to help you with any topic or project, including reading resources, career help, homework help and personal development.
• Appointments are made on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Ask at any TCCL location or contact us to schedule an appointment or for more information.

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Una cita con un bibliotecario

Reserve un bibliotecario en cualquier sede de TCCL para recibir ayuda personalizada y presencial sobre diversos temas relacionados con el uso de los recursos de la biblioteca. El servicio Una cita con un bibliotecario este disponible en español en la Biblioteca Regional Martin.

• Aprenda a acceder y descargar recursos de la colección digital en su dispositivo, incluyendo libros electrónicos, películas, música, audiolibros, revistas electrónicas y periódicos electrónicos.
• Obtenga ayuda para explorar el sitio web y la aplicación de la biblioteca para crear o acceder a su cuenta y realizar reservas, entre otras cosas.
• Conozca otros servicios y recursos que ofrece la biblioteca para ayudarle con cualquier tema o proyecto, incluyendo recursos de lectura, ayuda de carreras, ayuda con las tareas escolares y desarrollo personal.
• Las citas se asignan por orden de llegada.

Mango Languages

Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn by listening to native speakers and engaging in the interactive lessons offered through this user-friendly language instruction tool. Mango’s adaptive learning process evolves to your progress and unique learning behaviors, preparing you to start the conversation with confidence. 

Access the system for free with your Tulsa City-County Library card. 
Use your Tulsa City-County Library card to access Mango Languages from anywhere. *If you're outside of the library you will be required to enter your last name and your complete library card number with no spaces. 

Don't have a Tulsa City-County Library card? Apply for a TCCL Library Card Online  

Duolingo  

Duolingo is an online and mobile device application that helps you learn through memory games and listening activities. Language is ultimately a communication tool. Duolingo takes a functional approach by focusing on what learners want to do with a language. 

Lessons focus on a real-life goal — for instance, ordering at a restaurant. Learners develop the vocabulary and grammar needed to achieve that goal through lots of varied practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. 

Access the system through the Duolingo website or download the application through your mobile device. 

EdX 

edX is the trusted platform for education and learning. Founded by Harvard and MIT, edX is home to more than 20 million learners, the majority of top-ranked universities in the world and industry-leading companies. edX delivers courses for curious minds on topics ranging from data and computer science to leadership and communications. edX is where you go to learn. 

Access the courses to learn Spanish through the edX website. 

Learn more about Hispanic American/Latinx history with these free resources 

Latinos Presentes!: Oklahoma Centennial Hispanic History Project
"¡Latinos Presentes! is a welcome addition to Oklahoma history, as this centennial book chronicles how Hispanic families came to the state in search of a better life. These poignant stories detail the immigrants' many contributions to the economic and civic life of Oklahoma, rescuing an important part of state lore from being lost forever." ~ Governor Brad Henry, State of Oklahoma

The Smithsonian Latino Center The Smithsonian Latino Center’s bilingual materials are created to explore various approaches and to enhance the classroom learning experience. They are also excellent resources for parents and caregivers looking for at-home activities. Within each guide, we provide background information, activities, vocabulary, and additional resources.   

National Endowment for the Humanities 
Hispanic Heritage and History in the United States. 

Hidden Hispanic Heritage 
The bucket list of places, ideas and historical evidence to reconnect Americans with their Hispanic roots. 

Hispanic Reading Room of the Library of Congress 
"The primary access point for research relating to those parts of the world encompassing the geographical areas of the Caribbean, Latin America, and Iberia; the indigenous cultures of those areas; and peoples throughout the world historically influenced by Luso-Hispanic heritage, including Latinos in the U.S., and peoples of Portuguese or Spanish heritage in Africa, Asia, and Oceania." 

The Latino American Experience 
An American Mosaic Database - History and culture of Latinos living in the United States. Content spans from the pre-Columbian Indigenous civilizations of the Americas to present-day U.S. Latinos. 

Zoot Suit Riots-PBS American Experience 
Explores the Zoot Suit Riots in 1942 Los Angeles; includes a Teacher's Guide. 

Smithsonian NMAI Maya Time 
Living Maya Time: Sun, Corn and the Calendar 

League of United Latin American Citizens 
The largest and oldest Hispanic Organization in the United States. 

Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund 
The Latino Legal Voice for Civil Rights in America. 

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is the premier Hispanic nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization in the country dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders. 

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement 

National non-profit dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals. 

Hispanic Heritage Foundation 

Established by the White House in 1987, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is an award-winning nonprofit that identifies, inspires, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities. 

UnidosUS 
Largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S. 

Pew Research Hispanic Center 
A nonpartisan research organization that seeks to improve understanding of the U.S. Hispanic population and to chronicle Latinos’ growing impact on the nation 

Tulsa Community College 

(918) 595-7000 

admission@tulsacc.edu 

Tulsa Tech 

(918) 828-5000 

If you need a paper copy of the admissions application and interest questions, please visit the Career Services Center on the Lemley Memorial Campus at 3420 S. Memorial Drive, any Tulsa Tech campus, or call 918.828.5000. 

University of Oklahoma 

(405) 325-0311 

admissions@ou.edu 

Oklahoma State University 

(405) 744-5000 

admissions@okstate.edu 

University of Tulsa 

(918) 631-2000 

Northeastern State University 

(918)-456-5511 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund 

Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources needed to successfully complete a higher education and provides scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. 

Community Action Project Early Childhood Learning  

Free, effective, early childhood education programs for newborns through 4-years-old that aim to prepare your child for future school success. 

The Power of Families Project 

As families and schools advocate and lead together, the Power of Families Project serves as a catalyst for stronger family representation within school administrative decision making, as well as equitable resources and systems that promote the success of all children.   

Community Health Connection 

Community Health Connection is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to meeting the lifelong health care needs of the northeast Oklahoma community. 

Community Health Connection

Casa de la Cultura  
Casa de la Cultura will strive to collaborate, assist and promote local artists, and to create ongoing educational programs for youth. 

Coalition of Hispanic Organizations (COHO)  
Influencing and advancing the well-being and quality of life for all Hispanics. 

Greater Tulsa Hispanic/Latinx Affairs Commission 
The Greater Tulsa Area Hispanic Affairs Commission seeks to function as a bridge between the City-County government and the Hispanic Community. 

Tulsa Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Tulsa Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (TAHCC), established in 2024 from the former Hispanic Small Business Association, supports Hispanic/Latinx entrepreneurs through training, technical assistance, and events. Partnering with The UMA Center Inc., Tulsa Tech, and others, TAHCC has served over 300 business owners.

Tulsa Latin American Chamber of Commerce  
Our mission of serve as the platform for Hispanic and non-Hispanic businesses to work together for a stronger Tulsa. The mission of the Chamber is to serve as a business resource and to advocate for Hispanic business issues and to be a united voice for the Hispanic business community. 

Tulsa Hispanic Resource Association  
The Association was created to promote social, educational, and health initiatives beneficial to the community, and to endow its members with the professional development and logistic support that will empower them to successfully meet the needs of their clients. 

Great Latinx Reads 

Start here for excellent books by American Latinx and Latin American writers in any genre. 

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage 2021 

A short list of new books to expand understanding and empathy for our Latinx neighbors. Some annotations previously published in Booklist reviews. 

Latina/Latino/Latinx LGBT Experiences 
A curated list from the San Francisco Public Library LGBTQIA Center. 

Latinxs in Kid Lit 
A blog devoted to "exploring the world of Latino/a Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Children's literature" 

Pura Belpré Award Winners 
The award is named after Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. 

Remezcla 

This media brand covers emerging Latinx culture. 

Citizenship & Immigration Resources

Important Forms:

• Power of Attorney
• Guardianship Designation
• Temporary Custody (Bilingual)
• DS-11 Application for US Passport
• Emergency Preparedness Plan (Spanish)
• Emergency Preparedness Plan
• Form I-246 Application for Stay of Deportation
• Form G-28 Notice of Entrance of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative
• List of Latin American Consulates (Spanish)

Resources:

• Learning Materials (Multiple Languages Available)
• ACLU Immigrants' Rights Resources
• Obtain I-94 Form
• Immigrant Legal Resource Center
• Online Detainee Locator System
• Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator 

Local Organizations:

• U.S. Citizenship and  Immigration Services: 1-800-375-5283 or visit www.uscis.gov.
• Catholic Charities: (918) 949-4673 or visit https://cceok.org/
• El Centro Immigrant Empowerment Center: (918) 410-9805 or visit https://www.elcentrook.org/
• YWCA Multicultural Service Center: (918) 663-0377 or visit https://www.ywcatulsa.org/
• Dream Action Oklahoma: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram or visit https://www.daok.org/
• ACLU of Oklahoma: (405) 524-8511 or visit https://www.acluok.org/

National Organizations:

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): https://www.aclu.org/
• National Immigration Law Center: https://www.nilc.org/
• Immigrant Legal Resource Center: https://www.ilrc.org/
• American Immigration Lawyers Association: https://www.aila.org/