Press Releases

Families are invited to Celebrate Kwanzaa with TCCL

“Celebrate Kwanzaa” during two special programs as TCCL invites families to participate in the annual holiday focusing on seven principles for building a stronger community. Dec. 27, 6-8:30 p.m., Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford

Check this out at Tulsa City-County Library: Free digital downloads for eBooks, movies and music

If you’ve been on the nice list this year and find your stocking filled with a new tech device like an eReader, tablet or iPad, let the Tulsa City-County Library help you get started! Library customers can enjoy free digital services like eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies and music, anytime from anywhere. The growing collection of bestselling, new release and classic titles are available in popular formats from OverDrive, Hoopla and CloudLibrary. Thousands of materials are accessible to read on a computer, tablet, smart phone or any web-connected device.

TCCL welcomes Santa to Storytimes

It’s the most wonderful time of the year when Santa visits a library near you.    Families have several opportunities to meet Santa and enjoy holiday songs, stories and crafts. You can also check-out library resources like books and music to continue the holiday festivities at home.    Children are invited to share their wish lists with Santa at these libraries:

England's Dame Hilary Mantel coming to Tulsa to receive 2018 Helmerich award

   TULSA, Okla. --- England’s two-time Man Booker Prize-winning historical novelist Dame Hilary Mantel is coming to Tulsa Dec. 7 and 8 to receive the 2018 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award.

Rita Williams-Garcia to receive the 2019 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers’ Literature

New York Times best-selling author Rita Williams-Garcia is the winner of the Tulsa Library Trust’s 2019 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers’ Literature.     She will accept the award at a public presentation at Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’s Cove, 8316 E. 93rd St., Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m.  She also will present awards to winners of the 2019 Young People’s Creative Writing Contest at the ceremony.

TCCL to honor award-winning poet and author Laura Tohe with Festival of Words Writers Award

Laura Tohe (Diné, Tsénahabiłnii, Sleepy Rock People clan, and born for the Tódich’inii, Bitter Water clan) will receive the Tulsa Library Trust’s “Festival of Words Writers Award” March 2, 10:30 a.m., at Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’s Cove, 8316 E. 93rd St.  Her award presentation will be followed by a book signing and a day of educational American Indian family events from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Books to Treasure illustrator to share her talents with families

All memorable children’s books feature original art that is filled with colors and depth to draw readers of any age into the magical world of words.    To celebrate the vibrant work of illustrators, Tulsa City-County Library presents the 16th annual “Books to Treasure,” promoting the beauty of children’s literature and introducing the community to popular book illustrators.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Tulsa City-County Library

   Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Tulsa City-County Library during a month-long series honoring the colorful traditions of Hispanic culture.    Fiestas, a movie night and a visit from award-winning author Cathy Camper and illustrator Raul Gonzalez III, these free family events are a celebration for everyone.

TCCL’s After-School Homework Club seeks volunteers to help students succeed

   Tulsa City-County Library is looking for adult volunteers to provide extra homework help for elementary and middle school students in the After-School Homework Club.    As a “homework coach,” you will share your knowledge with students who need a little extra help with their assignments. For as little as one hour a week you can make a difference in a student’s successful educational progress.

Third Annual Back-to-School Community Resource Fair moves to Tulsa Technology Center

   The Coalition of Hispanic Organizations, Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Technology Center are partnering to present the third annual “Back-to-School Community Resource Fair” on Thursday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at Tulsa Technology Center, Lemley Memorial Campus, 3420 S. Memorial Drive.    At this free come-and-go event, more than 70 businesses and nonprofit organizations will provide school supplies and/or information about programs and services that can make the school year more successful. Attending children will receive: