Tulsa City-County Library Presents The 2014 Russian Festival: From Russia With Love

     The beauty and culture of Russia was displayed worldwide during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.    Take a deeper look into Russia’s history, culture and customs during the “2014 Russian Festival: From Russia With Love,” April 5, 2-4 p.m., at the Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road.  The festival is free and open to the public.
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Tulsa City-County Library Seeks "Teen Team" Summer Volunteers

     Teens who love libraries, books and technology are encouraged to volunteer at their local library this summer as a member of the Teen Team.    Tulsa City-County Library is currently accepting applications for Teen Team volunteers for the 2014 summer.  Applicants must be 13-15 years old and capable of volunteering several hours a week at their community library.  Duties include assisting librarians with activities associated with the children’s summer reading program.
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Martin Regional Library Features PBS Series "Latino Americans"

     Join Tulsa City-County Library’s Hispanic Resource Center to watch three episodes of PBS’ “Latino Americans,” the first major documentary series highlighting the rich, varied history and experiences of Latinos.    The films are presented at the Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road, in Spanish with English subtitles.  Each showing is free and open to ages 16 and older.
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BE THE HERO! Explore how to engage students in K-7 through game-based learning

   Be a hero to your students and children by engaging them with awesome tech tools and learning opportunities that will connect them to the world.    Join Matthew C. Winner, author, library media specialist, 2013 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, and White House “Champion of Change,” as he explores how to engage students through the use of video games and game-based learning at “Be the Hero” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16 at Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., in Connor’s Cove.
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Novel Talk Series Continues with "The Help"

     Tragedies that evoke laughter have long been the mainstay of great literature.    Join a distinguished panel of experts March 12, 7-8:30 p.m. in Hardesty Regional Library’s Frossard Auditorium, 8316 E. 93rd St., for “Novel Talk Presents Laughing Through Tears: Humor & Heartbreak in Literature.”  The discussion focuses on the contemporary classic “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett and how she manages to combine humor and heartbreak in thematically illuminating ways.    Speakers include:
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Books Sandwiched In Series Keep the Pages Turning

  Even though Central Library is closed for renovations, the popular “Books Sandwiched In” book review series is keeping the pages turning.    Each Monday, March 10-April 21, 12:10-12:50 p.m., enjoy hearing enlightening book reviews of today’s most compelling and relevant novels at Oklahoma Methodist Manor’s Fleming Center, 4135 E. 31st St.  You may bring lunch as you enjoy the program.    March 10 • “Eisenhower: The White House Years” by Jim Newton
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American Indian Programs Featured at Tulsa City-County Libraries in March

  Learn the comic book business from published authors, hear Joy Harjo read her children’s book and participate in authentic American Indian storytelling.    Each March, Tulsa City-County Library celebrates the achievements of the American Indian culture.  By providing a variety of programs from nationally-recognized performers, families see first-hand the contributions of American Indians.  All Tulsa City-County Library programs are free and open to the public. Events scheduled during the month include:
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Tulsa Ranked No. 9 in Library Services in 2013 Most Literate Cities Study

     Tulsa is one of the top cities in the country when it comes to literacy.    The prestigious Central Connecticut State University’s recently released 2013 Most Literate Cities study ranks Tulsa No. 9 in library services, moving up one spot from 2012.  Tulsa remains in the Top 25 Most Literate Cities in the overall study, having slipped two spots to No. 24.  Neighboring Oklahoma City ranked No. 51.
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Tulsa City-County Library Expands Free Music Download Service

     Tulsa City-County Library is helping library customers connect with the music they enjoy by expanding a popular music service.    Beginning this week, library cardholders will have two additional Freegal Music downloads per week.  Now, each week you can select 5 songs from dozens of genres and more than 7-million songs from 10,000 music labels, including Sony Music Entertainment.  Freegal Music is designed for all musical preferences.  New songs and labels are added weekly to keep the selection current.
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Paper Airplane Fly-Off Set to Soar at Schusterman-Benson Library

   Soar into an early spring with the “Paper Airplane Fly-Off,” Feb. 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Schusterman-Benson Library, 3333 E. 32nd Place. This free event is for ages 5-12.    Learn new designs, such as the Arrow, Dart, Hoop Glider and Whirlybird, or create your own aerodynamic marvel.  There will be books on various designs to help with the precision folding.  Special prizes will be awarded for distance and design.
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