Press Releases

Great Decisions Discussion Series Addresses Global Challenges

January 2016  The annual Great Decision Discussion series explores how remote global challenges are increasingly impacting our communities.   A kick off is planned for Jan. 24, 2:30 p.m., in Hardesty Regional Library’s Frossard Auditorium, 8316 E. 93rd St.  Attendees are invited to arrive at 2 p.m. for complimentary coffee and cookies.

Bixby Library To Feature New Service Model

January 2016Bixby Library, 20 E. Breckenridge, will close for renovations Jan. 11 and reopen Jan. 19. Once reopened, the library will feature New Service Model updates to remain relevant for 21st-century library customers.

Library Features "Write On! Readers' and Writers' Panel and Book Fair"

December 2015From brainstorming plots and character development to creating the perfect ending, writing can be a solitary pursuit.To give writers an opportunity to meet and share ideas, Tulsa City-County Library presents “Write On! Readers’ and Writers’ Panel & Book Faire” Jan. 9, 1-4:30 p.m. at Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St.

Tavis Smiley To Receive Sankofa Freedom Award

December 2015Tavis Smiley, broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate and philanthropist, will receive the 2016 Sankofa Freedom Award, presented by Tulsa City-County Library’s African-American Resource Center. He will accept the award Jan. 28, 2016 at 6 p.m., at Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford. Smiley will speak, answer questions and sign copies of his books, which are available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public.

Sam Proctor To Be Inducted Into American Indian Resource Center's Circle of Honor

December 2015Tulsa City-County Library’s American Indian Resource Center will induct Sam Proctor into the Circle of Honor during a special presentation March 5, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’s Cove, 8316 E. 93rd St.

Celebrate Kwanzaa Program Featured at Rudisill Regional Library

December 2015

Tulsa City-County Library inducts News On 6 into Library Hall of Fame

   December 2015

Military historian Rick Atkinson to receive 2015 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award on Dec. 5

November 2015

Active and Retired Military Fines Forgiveness Month

November 2015

Tulsa City-County Library Announces Return to Previous Paper-Based Summer Reading Program

November 2015Despite reduced participation, post-event survey indicates strong appreciation for the program and customers’ desire to continue using library servicesOfficials with the Tulsa City-County Library intend to restore participation in the Summer Reading Program back to the vibrant numbers for which the program is known.The 2015 program had 16,013 participants, a 52.7% decline from 33,857 participants in 2014.