Press Releases

Storytime in the Park is the perfect time for families who enjoy books and nature

     May 2018   You know Tulsa City-County Library’s summer reading program is beginning when families line the river’s edge for stories, songs and dancing.   Enjoy “Storytime in the Park,” Thursdays at 10 a.m. on May 31, and June 7, 14 and 21 at the QuikTrip Plaza at River Parks, 41st and Riverside. Snacks, while supplies last, are provided by Whole Foods Market.

Tulsa City-County Library Receives LEED Gold Certification

   April 2018   Tulsa City-County Library’s new Central Library is not only a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility, it’s also environmentally responsible.   The U.S. Green Building Council has approved a LEED Gold certification for the downtown Tulsa library, the result of a three-year, $55 million renovation. Central Library is only the 35th building in all of Oklahoma to receive LEED Gold status and is the first downtown Tulsa location to receive such a designation.

Library presents workshop on keeping your online info private and safe

   April 2018   As more and more daily transactions occur online, from banking to social media, the opportunity for fraud increases.   Bring your devices and join Luke Crouch from Mozilla to learn steps for keeping your online info private and safe during “Digital Privacy and Security Workshop: Choose Privacy Week,” May 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Central Library’s Aaronson Auditorium, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.  This event is part of the national “Choose Privacy Week.”

U.S. Patent and Trademark Officer to explain resources for entrepreneurs

    April 2018   Taking your idea from a thumbnail sketch to production and distribution requires more than just passion for invention.   Learn legalities and how to protect your creations during a two-part presentation of "Patents & Trademarks Explained," at Central Library's Aaronson Auditorium, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue, May 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

TCCL is calling all thinkers, dreamers, creators and mavericks

   April 2018   If you have a passion you would love to share with a captive, interested audience, then Ignite Tulsa is the perfect venue.   You have until April 20 to submit your proposal for consideration: https://wmb.wufoo.com/forms/ignite-tulsa-talk-proposal/. The most creative and informative selections will be featured during “Ignite Tulsa: Enlighten Us, But Make It Quick” June 21, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.

“Libraries Lead” Celebrate National Library Week

   April 2018   In communities across our nation libraries remain a resource for people of all ages to find information that can transform their lives.   Celebrate National Library Week, April 8-14, with Tulsa City-County Library. Use this week to visit your neighborhood library and find a new favorite author, learn a new computer skill, and meet other readers at an informative and fun program.

TCCL’s Central Library receives 2018 Library Building Award

April 2018

TCCL celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

   March 2018   Join the TCCL’s African-American Resource Center as we remember and salute Dr. King for his work on behalf of social justice on the 50th anniversary of his assassination.   All ages are invited to this free event at Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford, April 4, noon-1:30 p.m.   Eunice Tarver, provost, Tulsa Community College Northeast Campus, will emcee this brown-bag lunch event, which will include readings by:Tulsa District 1 City Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper

2019 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award

March 2018The Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award is an annual award given by the Tulsa Library Trust and Tulsa City-County Library. Its purpose is to give formal recognition, on behalf of the Tulsa County community, to internationally acclaimed authors who have written a distinguished body of work and made a major contribution to the field of literature and letters. The award consists of a $40,000 cash prize and an engraved crystal book.

Join Tulsa Master Gardeners at Central Library for green thumb tips

   March 2018   Just in time for spring, learn to grow vegetable gardens, fruit trees and beautiful flowers during the Tulsa Master Gardeners Lunch and Learn series.   This free series is presented Tuesdays, March 20 - April 24, 12:10-12:50 p.m. at Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue. Participants can bring a lunch and learn helpful tips from local experts.   Topics each week include:·         March 20 – Container Gardening: Vegetables