Press Releases

Learn to Make Your Own Comics From Professional Artists and Storytellers

   Graphic novels and comics appeal to all ages by presenting a compelling story enhanced with original art that encourages the imagination.  Whether it is a single panel comic or a complete graphic novel, the message is clear: have fun with reading.    All ages are invited to explore the history of comics and learn to create their own stories during two free workshops.  Their workshops are part of Tulsa City-County Library’s summer reading program for children, teens and adults.

Celebrate Family History Month in July with the Genealogy Center

   Share your family’s heritage with future generations by researching your roots and creating a family tree. Join Tulsa City-County Library’s Genealogy Center in July at its 15th annual Family History Month series featuring a variety of programs for new genealogy researchers as well as lifetime enthusiasts.

Touch-a-Truck Event to Super Size Martin Regional Library

   From kitchen cabinets to school auditoriums, everyday occurrences seem larger than life through a child’s eyes.    Families are invited to explore and discover dozens of big trucks, automobiles, trains and planes, during “Touch-A-Truck.”  Tulsa City-County Library’s Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road, will transform the parking lot into a child’s perfect playground, June 27, 10 a.m.-Noon.  The event is in conjunction with Tulsa City-County Library’s children’s, teen and adult summer reading programs. 

Storytime in the Park is Perfect for Families

   You know Tulsa City-County Library’s children’s summer reading program is beginning when families line the river’s edge for stories and songs.    Enjoy “Storytime in the Park,” Thursdays at 10 a.m. on May 28; June 4, 11, 18 and 25 at the QuikTrip Plaza at River Parks, 41st and Riverside.    Each program features interactive stories, songs and activities encouraging children to develop a love of reading.  Bring a blanket or chair to enhance the storytime comfort.     Scheduled performances include:

Rick Atkinson to receive 2015 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award

WHAT The 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. 

Tulsa City-County Library Salutes Volunteers

Photo cutline: L-R, Donna Farrior, 2015 Marcus R. Tower Service Award recipient; Amber Lins, literacy student; Katherine Silvey, Development Coordinator, Tulsa Library Trust; and Gary Shaffer, Tulsa City-County Library CEO.  

Summer Reading Program is Fun for the Family

   Tulsa City-County Library’s 2015 children’s and teen summer reading programs will take young imaginations around the world while rewarding readers with fun and tasty prizes.    The free annual program is ongoing May 26-Aug. 1.  All ages will need a library card, www.tulsalibrary.org/application, to register online at www.tulsalibrary.org/summer.  Reading logs are available at your library or you can print your own from the summer reading program website.

One Book, One Tulsa Features a Visit from Isabel Wilkerson

   Pulitzer-Prize winning author Isabel Wilkerson will kick off the communitywide reading initiative “One Book, One Tulsa” by discussing her book “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration.”     Wilkerson will be in Tulsa to speak May 27, 6:30 p.m. at the University of Tulsa’s Lorton Performance Center, 550 S. Gary Pl.  Her visit is in partnership with the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation’s Annual Symposium.  

Asian-American Festival set for June 6

   Celebrate and learn about the customs and traditions of Asian-Americans with entertaining, educational events for the entire family as Tulsa City-County Library presents the 13th annual Asian-American Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 at the Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road.

Tulsa City-County Library is Your Key to Free Digital Magazines and Newspapers

   Tulsa City-County Library is connecting library customers to the magazines, newspapers and information they enjoy with free digital versions of their favorite periodicals.