Press Releases

Tulsa's Channel 8 Reads @ the Library Features Familiar Faces

Reading is a fundamental necessity for children to thrive as successful adults. The main goal of Tulsa City-County Library children’s summer reading program is to encourage reading on a daily basis.

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 annual Family History Month series featuring a variety of programs for new genealogy researchers as well as lifetime enthusiasts.

Storytime in the Park Begins with Special Debut

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 29; June 5, 12, 19, 26 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: • May 29 – Tommy Terrific’s Magic of Science

Summer Reading Program Perfect for Children and Teens

Tulsa City-County’s Library 2014 children’s and teen summer reading programs will take families around the word while rewarding young readers with tasty and fun prizes. The free annual program is ongoing May 27-Aug. 2. To sign up, children and teens, ages newborn to 18, can pick up a reading log at any of Tulsa City-County Library to record the titles of the books they read and the visits they make to the library during the summer. The theme for the children’s program is “Fizz, Boom, Read” and the tween/teen program theme is “Spark a Reaction.”

Asian-American Festival to take place June 7

   Explore the colorful cultures of Burma, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, the Philippines and other countries in Asia at Tulsa City-County Library's 12th annual Asian-American Festival.    Celebrate and learn about the customs and traditions of Asian-Americans with entertaining, educational events for the entire family at this free festival, scheduled Saturday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road.

"Tulsa Central Library Renewed" Launches $1 Million Public Fundraising Campaign

Campaign will support renovations to Tulsa Central Library; Tulsa Library Trust has raised $28 million from private donors TULSA, OK—The Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Library Trust announced today the launch of the public phase of Tulsa Central Library Renewed fundraising campaign, with a goal of raising $1 million from the Tulsa community. The campaign will renovate Tulsa Central Library into a state-of-the-art, learner-driven, technology-centered facility designed to meet the needs of 21st century visitors.

Library Presents Young People's Creative Writing Contest

“Write every day.” That is the advice any award-winning author gives to aspiring writers. The continuous practice helps build essential storytelling skills as well as establishing a daily routine to fuel creativity. Tulsa City-County Library’s annual Young People’s Creative Writing contest can help achieve a writing routine. The contest is geared much like a publisher works. You are given deadline, parameters and encouraged to submit your best story.

Ann Patchett to Receive 2014 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.  

"The Bully Plays" Presented by Sun Caste Reader's Theater Group

Beware bullies! Aggressive behavior, in any form, will not be tolerated. All ages are invited to experience “The Bully Plays” presented by the Sun Caste Reader’s Theater Group, May 1, 7-9 p.m. at Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’s Cove, 8316 E. 93rd St. “The Bully Plays” is an exploration of the devastating impact of bullying. Presented with permission from Dramatic Publishing Services, the six vignettes are designed to underscore the tragic consequences of bullying and are performed via reader’s theater by young people ages 8-18.

"Stand Against Racism: 1921 Tulsa In Flames" Featured at Rudisill Regional Library

     Long after the smoldering remains from the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot cooled, a veil of secrecy hung over the tragedy for generations.  The event was omitted from U.S. and Oklahoma history books, but the terror remained alive in the minds of those who lived through the torment.