Press Releases

South Broken Arrow Library to celebrate with 25th birthday party

   March 29, 2019   You are invited to help us celebrate as South Broken Arrow Library, 3600 S. Chestnut, turns 25 on April 4 at 3 p.m.   We’ll have a ribbon cutting, photo display of library events through the years and treats. There also will be former library employees sharing their South Broken Arrow Library stories. Customers are encouraged to join the fun and share their library memories too.

TCCL’s Central Library selected as Tulsa’s Best Place to Learn Something New

  March 28, 2019   The votes are in and Tulsan’s say their Central Library is the city’s Best Place to Learn Something New. The Tulsa Voice handed out the Library’s Best of Tulsa Award today. The local publication has been collecting votes and handing out the Best of Tulsa designations since 2015. Thousands of ballots and tens of thousands of individual votes are cast each year by local residents to decide which businesses and organizations take the top title.

TCCL hosts course in Kiowa Language

   March 26, 2019   Leon Hawzipta’s first memories of hearing his Kiowa language were as a child listening to elders sing church hymns and recite prayers.   Now, as the advisor for the Tulsa Kiowa Language and Culture Revitalization Program, he works to ensure the culture and language of his tribe is kept alive.

March Madness tips off at Central Library

   March 13, 2019   March Madness is taking over Tulsa and Central Library is ready for tip off. Central’s downtown neighbor, the BOK Center, is hosting the first- and second-round games of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. For those who can’t make it to the game, Central Library has the next best thing – a jumbo screen!

Learn the art of creating comics with Mariko Tamaki

   March 7, 2019   Join TCCL and Magic City Books for “An Evening with Mariko Tamaki: Women in Comics,” Wednesday, March 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Central Library’s Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center, 400 Civic Center.

Teen Tech Month is an opportunity to explore the next frontier at your library

   Feb. 27, 2019   Throughout March, TCCL celebrates “Teen Tech Month” by showcasing the newest digital resources and services available to help teens succeed.  From bringing designs to life on a 3D printer to assembling and operating tech bots, libraries are spaces for teens to have fun and learn more about their digital world.

TCCL announces programs to celebrate Black History Month

   Jan. 30, 2019   Join TCCL in celebrating Black History Month with free movie showings, a heritage bowl and storytimes in February.   Scheduled events include:

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with TCCL

   Jan. 30, 2019   On Feb. 2, public libraries throughout the U.S. will celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with activities for children and families.

Great Decisions Discussion series addresses global challenges

   Jan. 17, 2019   The annual Great Decisions Discussion series explores how remote global challenges are increasingly impacting our communities.   Robert Donaldson will open the series with a keynote address Sunday, Jan. 27, 2:30 p.m., in Central Library’s Aaronson Auditorium, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.  The program is free and open to the public.

TCCL and the National Book Foundation welcome two acclaimed authors

   Jan. 15, 2019   Join 2017 National Book Award Winner Robin Benway and 2018 Finalist Brandon Hobson for a lively presentation at Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue, Feb. 12, 7-8:30 p.m.