Press Releases

Tulsa City-County Library presents Ignite Tulsa: Build a Better World Edition

   May 2017   As part of Tulsa City-County Library’s adult summer reading program, you are invited to join Tulsa’s most creative people during “Ignite Tulsa: Build a Better Word Edition” June 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Central Library’s Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center.

Tulsa City-County Library’s Summer Reading Program is for all ages

   May 2017   Children, teens and adults are encouraged to keep the pages turning with the 2017 Summer Reading Program, “Build a Better World.”   The free annual program is ongoing May 30-Aug. 5. To sign up, children and teens, newborn to 17, and adults can register at any Tulsa City-County Library or online at www.TulsaLibrary.org/summer.

Library to launch Summer Reading Program and unveil new challenge with Gathering Place

May 18, 2017      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 18, 2017Contact: John Fancherjohn.fancher@tulsalibrary.org918-549-7391 

Tulsa City-County Library to present 15th annual Asian-American Festival June 3

   May 2017   Families are invited to experience the vibrant culture and customs of Asia during the 15th annual Asian-American Festival, June 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road.

2017 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award

May 2017WhatThe Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award is an annual award given by the Tulsa Library Trust. 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.

Local green thumbs invited to Kendall-Whittier Library plant swap

April 2017Have abundant spring rains left you with more tomatoes than okra growing in your garden? Then bring your extras to the “Plant Swap,” April 29, 1-3 p.m. at Kendall-Whittier Library, 21 S. Lewis, and exchange with other local gardeners. It is also a good opportunity to share gardening tips and get advice from other urban green thumbs. You can even check out seed packets from the library while you’re there.

Tulsa City-County Library to honor volunteers and award Marcus R. Tower Service Award

   April 2017   From shelving books to helping children and adults learn to read, Tulsa City-County Library volunteers are the binding that holds the library story together.   Volunteers will be honored for years and hours of service during the 43rd annual Volunteer Recognition, April 23 at 2 p.m. in Central Library’s Pocahontas Greadington Learning and Creativity Center, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.

One-of-a-kind Midcentury Modern Sculpture Donated to Tulsa City-County Library

   Sept. 21, 2018   Stuart Price, local developer and owner of Price Family Properties, announced today that he will be donating a sculpture by Harry Bertoia that has graced downtown for over half a century to the Tulsa City-County Library.   The piece, once an operating fountain, will be put in the custody and care of the Tulsa City-County Library in order to make way for a recently announced parking structure in downtown. Talks regarding the donation have been going on for months.

Celebrate National Bookmobile Day with Tulsa City-County Library

   April 2017   The wheels on the bookmobile go ‘round and ‘round, providing library resources to those who cannot travel to their community library.   April 12 is National Bookmobile Day, which celebrates the more than 900 bookmobiles providing vital services throughout the United States.

Tulsa City-County Library features family event: “From Russia to the Stars”

   April 2017   The Tulsa City-County Library is taking learning up a notch, all the way to outer space. Families are invited to celebrate Cosmonautics Day and Children’s Day/Book Day during “From Russia to the Stars,” April 15, 2-4 p.m. at Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.