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Find new-to-you books at annual Friends of the Helmerich Library book sale in April

March 24, 2026   TULSA, Okla. --- The annual Friends of the Helmerich Library (FOHL) book sale offers five days to shop gently used books and media for a great cause. The book sale kicks off with a FOHL members-only preview day on Thursday, April 16, noon-8 p.m. at Helmerich Library, 5131 E. 91st St., where FOHL members get access to the sale a day early. The sale will be open to the public from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 17, 18, 24 and 25, and FOHL membership can be obtained at any event, including the preview day.

Aspiring and established writers can make their voices heard in library’s annual writing contests

Jan. 20, 2026 TULSA, Okla. --- Now is the time to be your own author, and two annual writing contests from Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) give current and aspiring writers the opportunity to share their stories.

Celebrate Black History Month with free events from Tulsa City-County Library

Jan. 14, 2026

Travel the world on your lunch break with the weekly Travels With Tulsans series

Jan. 8, 2026TULSA, Okla. --- Travel far and wide without leaving Tulsa! Join the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries for Travels With Tulsans, a lunchtime travelogue series presented by notable community members. This series is held each Wednesday from Jan. 14 through March 4 from 12:10-12:50 p.m. at Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford. Attendees may bring their lunch.Events in this series include:

Ruta Sepetys to receive the 2026 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers’ Literature

Jan. 6, 2026 

Say “Happy Birthday, Dolly!” with Tulsa City-County Library

Dec. 18, 2025TULSA, Okla. --- Celebrate Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday with Tulsa City-County Library and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in January. Beginning Monday, Jan. 12, TCCL locations across Tulsa County will offer free Dolly Parton’s Birthday Storytimes that will feature songs, stories, crafts and party favors.

Build your small business with Grow Academy at Tulsa City-County Library

Dec. 2, 2025   Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) invites entrepreneurs and small-business owners to learn about library resources and receive the help of industry experts through Grow Academy. This five-month program empowers new and current entrepreneurs with the tools and resources offered by the library and their community.

Judge Gregory H. Bigler to be inducted into 2026 Circle of Honor at Tulsa City-County Library

Nov. 6, 2025   Tulsa City-County Library’s American Indian Resource Center will induct Judge Gregory H. Bigler into the American Indian Circle of Honor during a special presentation at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St.

Get your small business started with Global Entrepreneurship Week at Tulsa City-County Library

Nov. 4, 2025Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is an international campaign to inspire and encourage entrepreneurs. From Nov. 17-23, Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) invites current and aspiring entrepreneurs to a week of free programs focused on business resources available at the library.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Tulsa City-County Library

Oct. 28, 2025Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Tulsa City-County Library   TULSA, Okla. --- Tulsa City- County Library (TCCL) and the American Indian Resource Center are celebrating Native American Heritage Month with free programs that highlight Indigenous cultures. National Native American Heritage Month honors the customs, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and affiliated Island communities to ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive.