2017 Interfaith Holocaust Commemoration to present “Strange Haven: Fleeing the Holocaust to Shanghai”

   March 2017
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Teen Tech Month is an opportunity to explore 21st century libraries

   February 2017   Today’s tech-savvy teens are flooded with digital content from around the world. But did you know that your own local library is equipped with the latest and greatest too? Tulsa City-County Library has the newest technology and exciting programing to spark the imagination of even the “techiest” teen.   Throughout March, Tulsa City-County Library celebrates “Teen Tech Month” by showcasing the newest digital resources and services available to help teens succeed in school, prepare for college and pursue 21st century careers.
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Books Sandwiched In is perfect for the lunchtime bookworm

   February 2017   The popular “Books Sandwiched In” series, sponsored by the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries, keeps the pages turning as each week local bookworms share their insights on a favorite novel.  
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Central Library Celebrates 100,000th Checkout

   January 2017   Since opening in October 2016, Tulsa City-County Library’s Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue, has been as popular as a new best-selling book.   With a daily traffic count of more than 1,500 people, a steady flow of customers are exploring new library features like the maker space, digital learning lab and scenic study rooms overlooking downtown Tulsa.   Just as different technologies and new features are popular at Central Library, so too are printed books.
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Service Outage Alert

February 2017Service Outage Alert: Beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, all web services requiring your library card to log in will be unavailable for approximately 1 hour during routine maintenance. The following services will not be available: 
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Get Your Social Security Questions Answered During a Series of Free Library Events

   February 2017   Gwen Latus from the Social Security Administration will visit five Tulsa City-County Library locations to help you create and explore your MySSA.  This free program is open to teens and adults.   The new and improved service from the Social Security Administration provides detailed information about retirement, disability, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income applications and appeals.  You only can create an account using your own personal information and for your own exclusive use. 
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Celebrate African-American History Month With Tulsa City-County Library

   January 2017   In recognition of February as African-American History Month, the Tulsa City-County Library presents free family programs highlighting African-Americans’ achievements and contributions.
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Central Library-inspired LEGO Model on Display Throughout February

   January 2017   The newly renovated Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue, continues to inspire imaginations of all ages with its architectural beauty.   One library customer was so impressed by the building, he created a LEGO model of the renovated library.
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Celebrate Our Nation’s First President During An Evening With George Washington

   January 2017   During the first State of the Union address delivered in 1790, President George Washington was optimistic “in the pleasing and arduous task of ensuring to our fellow Citizens the blessings, which they have a right to expect, from a free, efficient and equal Government.”
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Adult Creative Writing Contest Now Accepting Entries

   January 2017   One thing is missing from the bookshelves of the world: your perspective.  Write your own story.  Be your own author.     Local wordsmiths are invited to enter the 40th Annual Adult Creative Writing Contest for a chance to win cash.  A new category, Graphic Story, encourages writers with an artistic talent to submit their best original artwork and story.  The annual event is sponsored by The Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.
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