Press Releases

Four Tulsa City-County Library Locations to Become Family Place Libraries

   Tulsa City-County Library is one of 11 national institutions, and the only Oklahoma recipient, of a 2012 Institute of Museum and Library Services award.  The $16,000 National Leadership Grant will support the Family Place Libraries initiative.

Meet Mo Willems, author of "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus"

   Mo Willems, a multiple New York Times best-seller, is the featured illustrator for Tulsa City-County Library’s 2012 “Books to Treasure,” an annual event promoting the beauty of children’s literature and introducing the community to popular book illustrators.    Willems will speak, answer questions and sign copies of his books during a special visit Nov. 16, 7 p.m. at Central Library, Fourth Street and Denver Avenue.  This event is free and open to the public.

YOU ARE INVITED TO SEE, HEAR AND GIVE INPUT ON PLANS FOR THE REIMAGINED CENTRAL LIBRARY

County residents, Tulsa City-County Library customers and stakeholders are invited to the unveiling of concepts for the reimagining of the Central Library, Fourth Street and Denver Avenue.

Wendell Berry to Receive 2012 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award

   Wendell Berry has spent the past 50 years working the land settled by his forebears, while writing great works of fiction, poetry and essays extolling the virtues of farming, community, rural life and traditional values.

LIBRARIES CELEBRATE TEEN READ MONTH WITH PROGRAMS JUST FOR TEENS

   Teen Read Month is an annual event aimed at encouraging teens to read for the fun of it.  This is the perfect time to break away from textbooks and enjoy programs designed for them.    Events are planned around Tulsa City-County Libraries to showcase library resources for young adults.  Programs are designed to offer entertainment as well as a dose of education.    Teens also can get a special library card during the month.  The Hardesty Family Foundation is sponsoring the cards featuring artwork from last year’s winners of the library’s Anime art competition.

LIBRARY TO HONOR OKLAHOMA SCREENWRITER AND FILMMAKER STERLIN HARJO

   Sterlin Harjo, Seminole/Muscogee (Creek), will receive the Tulsa Library Trust’s “American Indian Writers Award” March 2, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Central Library, Fourth Street and Denver Avenue.  His award presentation will be followed by a day of educational American Indian family events.

CHILDREN, TWEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS NOW ENJOY NO LATE FEES

   In an effort to encourage reading among Tulsa County’s youngest readers, Tulsa City-County Library announces a change to overdue fines for children, tweens and young adults.

Family Fun Continues During Hispanic Heritage Month with Andres Salguero

As Tulsa City-County Library continues the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, families are invited to experience singing and dancing during “Uno, Dos, Tres con Andres.”    Andres Salguero will present an interactive children’s program, for ages 6 and younger, that teaches Spanish language and Latin American culture.  Children sing, shake and sound out rhythms while trying regional Latin dances and practicing Spanish words.  His visit is sponsored by the Tulsa Library Trust and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust.

Books Sandwiched In Branches Out for Additional Reviews

   Tulsa City-County Library’s popular “Books Sandwiched In” series is branching out this fall.  A special four-part series is featured at Hardesty Regional Library’s Frossard Auditorium, 8316 E. 93rd St., Wednesdays in October, 12:10-12:50 p.m.    The series is sponsored by the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.  Coffee and sandwiches are available for purchase or you may bring your lunch.

ODL Grant Supports Library's Adult Literacy Service

   The Oklahoma Department of Libraries announced that a $9,500 grant was awarded to Tulsa City-County Library’s Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service to support local adult literacy efforts.    According to the 2003 Oklahoma State Assessment of Adult Literacy, 12 percent of Oklahomans over the age of 16 read at below basic level, with another 31 percent of adults having only the most basic reading skills. Individuals at these levels often face significant obstacles when trying to succeed in the workplace, community and everyday life.