Press Releases

TCCL welcomes new Hispanic Resource Center coordinator

   Sept. 10, 2019   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

   Aug. 20, 2019   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

   Aug. 16, 2019   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”

   Aug. 7, 2019   What does it mean to lose your roots – within your culture, within your family – and what happens when you find them?   TCCL invites you to participate in “One Book, One Tulsa,” by reading Nicole Chung’s 2018 memoir “All You Can Ever Know,” a profound, moving chronicle of Chung’s cross-cultural adoption and search for her biological Korean parents. Chung’s debut novel was named Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, Time, Library Journal and many other prestigious publications.

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

   Aug. 7, 2019   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

   July 30, 2019   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

   July 18, 2019   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

   July 2, 2019   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

   June 28, 2019   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.

Explore the universe at TCCL with Arkansas Sky Observatories

   June 20, 2019   Take a tour of the night sky during “Pop-Up Planetarium With Arkansas Sky Observatories” on Thursday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Central Library’s Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center.   The pop-up planetarium can seat up to 30 participants at a time, with multiple sessions occurring throughout the day. Travel through the night sky and learn how to find the planets and the brighter constellations from your backyard.