Press Releases

Tulsa City-County Library to commemorate 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial with specialized events

Jan. 15, 2021

Aspiring writers encouraged to participate in library’s Young People’s Creative Writing Contest

Jan. 13, 2021 Tulsa City-County Library’s annual Young People’s Creative Writing Contest gives young writers the opportunity to make their voices heard. With three age divisions in five different categories, TCCL encourages Tulsa County youths to stretch their imaginations and deepen their relationship with writing by telling their stories in their own words—or illustrations!

Workshop Connects Educators with Classroom Resources and Winner of 2021 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers’ Literature Jason Reynolds

Dec. 10, 2020

Jason Reynolds to receive the 2021 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers’ Literature

   Dec. 9, 2020   New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds is the winner of the Tulsa Library Trust’s 2021 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers’ Literature. He will accept the award at a public presentation on Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m. He also will present awards to winners of the 2021 Young People’s Creative Writing Contest at the ceremony.

Celebrate children’s literature with illustrator Zachariah OHora at 2020 Books to Treasure

   Nov. 12, 2020

TCCL to honor award-winning author Tommy Orange with Festival of Words Writers Award

   Oct. 9, 2020   During the award presentation, Joy Harjo, (Muscogee Creek), will interview Orange about his life and work. Harjo was the inaugural recipient of the Festival of Words Writers Award in 2001. As an award-winning poet, author and musician, Harjo was appointed the 23rd United States Poet Laureate in 2019, the first Native American to hold the position.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Tulsa City-County Library

   Sept. 9, 2020   Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Tulsa City-County Library during September and October with virtual events honoring the colorful traditions of Hispanic culture. This year’s online celebrations include crafts, bilingual storytimes, artistic performances and demonstrations, a podcast series and a panel discussion, plus a live reading and discussion with an award-winning Mexican author.

Celebrate Family History Month virtually with the Genealogy Center

   July 22, 2020   Discover and share your family’s heritage from the comfort of home with a series of virtual programs from Tulsa City-County Library’s Genealogy Center. During July, Family History Month, online webinars will examine free tools and resources to help you explore your ancestry, whether you’re a new or seasoned genealogy researcher.

Tulsa City-County Library to reopen for express service

   June 5, 2020   Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) will reopen all locations for express service beginning Monday, June 22. Express service includes curbside or in-library holds pickup along with browsing, copying, printing and faxing. Computer usage will also be available with a 30-minute time limit.

Tulsa City-County Library to document pandemic in Tulsa through a collaborative community project

   May 13, 2020   Starting in May, the Tulsa City-County Library will open submissions for Together Apart, a collaborative community project to document the COVID-19 pandemic in Tulsa.