Press Releases

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Tulsa City-County Library

   Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with TCCL during a month-long series honoring the colorful traditions of Hispanic culture. Fiestas, crafts, storytimes and book discussions, as well as a visit from a best-selling author, are planned for readers.

TCCL welcomes new Hispanic Resource Center coordinator

As a child, Amairani Perez would visit Martin Regional Library every Saturday with her family to explore the library’s world of resources.    She remembers her father reading his favorite magazines in the Hispanic Resource Center as she was “diving into the expansive worlds that could be afforded to readers through literature.”

TCCL presents community conversation on trauma and resiliency

Using Gail Honeyman’s best-selling novel “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” as a launching point, join readers for the program “Building Hope: A Community Conversation About Trauma and Resiliency” on Sept. 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road.    Community Conversations is a reading and discussion program designed to give participants an opportunity for authentic and transformative dialogue about challenging issues.

TCCL celebrates the generational link to literacy

   To celebrate the joy of reading and the generational bond books bring, TCCL presents a series of programs to highlight “Grandparents Day” at the library.

One Book, One Tulsa to explore “All You Can Ever Know”

   What does it mean to lose your roots – within your culture, within your family – and what happens when you find them?

TCCL and community partners join for annual back-to-school community resource fairs

   To help children and families begin the school year ready to learn, TCCL is joining with community partners for two back-to-school community resource fairs.

Discover new cultures at the library during World in a Box Day

   Families can explore and learn about cultures from around the globe during “World in a Box Day” Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Central Library’s Pocahontas Greadington Learning and Creativity Center, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.

Meet best-selling authors, sample local delicacies and support TCCL’s literacy program

   You are invited to spend an evening with three best-selling authors, enjoy delicious appetizers, and, best of all, support TCCL’s Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service.

Jeanne B. Goodwin Storytelling Festival brings imagination to life at the library

   The annual Jeanne B. Goodwin Storytelling Festival celebrates the rich tradition of sharing wisdom through words. All ages are invited to this celebration on July 10, 10 a.m., at Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford.

Ignite Tulsa showcases local visionaries at Central Library

   You are invited to join Tulsa’s most creative and imaginative people during “Ignite Tulsa” July 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Central Library’s Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. with light refreshments from Lambrusco’z Deli and original music by Hey Judy.