Get to know local writers at Tulsa City-County Library’s fourth annual local author conference

   Nov. 28, 2023   Join Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) for its fourth annual Local Author Conference on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m.-noon at Central Library, 400 Civic Center.    Adults and teens are invited to a morning of engaging sessions on topics related to writing and publishing, including characterization, editing and more. Coffee and bagels will be provided. At noon, the conference will conclude with a Local Author Book Fair.
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American novelist Terry McMillan to receive 2024 Sankofa Freedom Award in Tulsa

   Nov. 1, 2023    Distinguished American novelist Terry McMillan will receive the 2024 Sankofa Freedom Award, presented by Tulsa City-County Library’s African American Resource Center and the Tulsa Library Trust. McMillan will accept the award and give a free public presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9 at Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford.
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NASA Astronaut John Herrington to be inducted into Circle of Honor followed by monthlong series of free, family programs

   Oct. 10, 2023  -  Tulsa City-County Library’s American Indian Resource Center will induct John Herrington, Chickasaw, into the Circle of honor during a special presentation March 2, 2024, 10:30 a.m. at Central Library, 400 Civic Center.     The Circle of Honor award presentation begins a monthlong celebration honoring the achievements and accomplishments of Native Americans. Programs are planned for all ages throughout March featuring local presenters. All library events are free and open to the public.
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Tulsa City-County Library offers young writers the chance to get published through the Spooky Story Contest

Oct. 5, 2023    Tulsa City-County Library invites students to connect their love of writing with a passion for scary storytelling in the Spooky Story Contest.    From Oct. 1-31, aspiring writers ages 8-18 can submit a short story to any TCCL location. The top 10 winners in each of the three age categories (8-11, 12-14 and 15-18) will have their stories published on TCCL's website, as well as in a physical anthology. Copies of the book will be added to TCCL's permanent collection for checkout and will be available for individual purchase through the publisher.
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Connect with a physician remotely using the telehealth booth at Central Library

Sept. 26, 2023    Tulsa City-County Library is pleased to offer a telehealth booth at Central Library, 400 Civic Center, which facilitates remote appointments between customers and physicians.
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Amor Towles to receive 2023 Distinguished Author Award

   Sept. 25, 2023  TULSA, Okla. --- Bestselling novelist and master storyteller Amor Towles is coming to Tulsa Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 to receive the 2023 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award, given by the Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Library Trust.
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Grow Academy is helping local entrepreneurs cultivate their small businesses

   Sept. 19, 2023    Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) invites local entrepreneurs to receive expert input on beginning or strengthening their small business through the Grow Academy, available for free to TCCL cardholders. The 10-month program is designed to empower small-business owners by connecting them to library and community resources.
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Support literacy and celebrate community at VERSES

   Sept. 12, 2023    Tulsa City-County Library invites everyone to experience their community in a new way through VERSES, an exciting fundraising affair benefiting TCCL’s Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, scheduled Saturday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.
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Local vendors and auction items wanted for library’s literacy fundraiser

   Aug. 1, 2023    Tulsa City-County Library is seeking local vendors, businesses and organizations to be part of the first annual VERSES event on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 6-9 p.m. at Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.
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Communitywide reading initiative features author and musician Michelle Zauner

June 15, 2023    Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) invites Tulsa County residents to join the conversation and participate in “One Book, One Tulsa,” a communitywide reading initiative focusing on Michelle Zauner’s bestselling memoir “Crying in H Mart” and culminating with a free presentation by the author.
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