Press Releases

Library Set to Talk Food During "Now Read This Take Five: The Food Edition"

     As part of Tulsa City-County Library’s “One Book, One Tulsa” initiative exploring food, health, gardening and sustainability, “Now Read This Take Five: The Food Edition” will focus on the role food plays in our lives.  Indulge your appetite for good reads, good eats and good conversations July 24, 7 p.m. in Central Library’s Aaronson Auditorium, Fourth Street and Denver Avenue.

Celebrate Woody Guthrie's 100th Birthday and Preview Official Exhibit

   Celebrate the legacy of one of Oklahoma’s most noted artists when Tulsa City-County Library recognizes the 100th birthday of Woody Guthrie and his music.     

“Chapters” Fundraiser to Benefit Library’s Literacy Service

   Spend an enjoyable evening after hours in the library with three favorite authors while helping raise money and awareness for Tulsa City-County Library’s Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service.    In conjunction with National Literacy Awareness Month, Tulsa City-County Library and the Tulsa Library Trust are offering “Chapters: A Casual Evening of Books, Bards and Bites” on Friday, Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St. The cost is $50 per person. Deadline for reservations is Aug. 31.

Storytelling Festival Celebrates Legacy of Jeanne B. Goodwin

   Families are invited to let their imaginations soar during the annual Jeanne B. Goodwin Storytelling Festival July 11, 10 a.m., at the Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford.  Delta Sigma Theta sorority will provide treats following the program.

Celebrate Family History Month 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.    Family History Month programs will be held at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St. The programs are free and sponsored by the Tulsa Library Trust. Beginning Genealogy Workshop Saturday, July 7 • 9:30 a.m.-noon

Tulsa City-County Library Launches Redesigned Website

TULSA CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY LAUNCHES REDESIGNED WEBSITE www.tulsalibrary.org    Tulsa City-County Library is launching its redesigned website, www.tulsalibrary.org, on July 3.  Created by library staff, the new site features enhancements designed to make finding books and information easier for library customers.

Jeanne B. Goodwin Storytelling Festival @ Rudisill Regional Library

STORYTELLING FESTIVAL CELEBRATES LEGACY OF JEANNE B. GOODWIN    Families are invited to let their imaginations soar during the annual Jeanne B. Goodwin Storytelling Festival July 11, 10 a.m., at the Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford.  Delta Sigma Theta sorority will provide treats following the program.

CELEBRATE THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM WITH A FREE TRIP TO THE TULSA ZOO

Tulsa City-County Library’s children’s and teen summer reading programs are nearing the half-way point.  To give readers and extra incentive to keep the pages turning, the library is teaming with the Tulsa Zoo.    Join us for a midsummer celebration June 30, 9 a.m.-noon, to learn about animals, visit the new Helmerich Sea Lion Cove and enjoy other fun activities.  Children and teens who show their summer reading logs or sign up for the summer reading program will receive free admission to the zoo that morning.

Tulsa City-County Library Presents Summer Reading Program for Children & Teens

Keep the pages turning and the children learning this summer with Tulsa City-County Library’s annual children’s and teen summer reading programs.

Books to Treasure Illustrator to Share His Talents with Families

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.