CELEBRATE STORIES + GEAR UP FOR SCHOOL YEAR SUCCESS!
This August, learn about four renowned authors coming to Tulsa to share their works and inspirations with readers of all ages. Plus, gear up for another school year with our guide to school year success!
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YUYI MORALES: HUMMINGBIRD AWARD IN LITERARY ARTS
On Saturday, Oct. 31, the Hispanic Resource Center will present the 2026 Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts to author and illustrator Yuyi Morales at Martin Regional Library.
OGE MORA: BOOKS TO TREASURE
Award-winning author and illustrator Oge Mora will visit Hardesty Regional Library on Friday, Nov. 6 as the 2026 Books To Treasure featured illustrator.
COLSON WHITEHEAD: PEGGY V. HELMERICH DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR AWARD
On Friday, Dec. 4, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead will receive the 2026 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award at a black-tie gala. He will give a free public presentation on Thursday, Dec. 3.
CYNTHIA LEITICH SMITH: AMERICAN INDIAN WRITERS AWARD
The American Indian Resource Center will present the 2027 American Indian Writers Award to bestselling children’s and young adult author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Mvskoke Nation) on Saturday, March 6 at Hardesty Regional Library.
My Library Event Guide August 2026 | Mi Biblioteca Agosto 2026
Explore free services, resources and events in this month's my library guide. Visit www.tulsalibrary.org/events for the most up-to-date list of events with detailed listings and more information.
AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK CLUB
Get one-to-one tutoring sessions for third through eighth graders from September to April at Broken Arrow, Bronson Brookside, Glenpool, Jenks, Kendall-Whittier, Maxwell Park and Martin Regional libraries.
HOMEWORK HELP NOW
Connect with online tutors 24/7 through Homework Help Now! Tutors are available in English and Spanish.
RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS!
Use your library card to access free resources for school success, including college application prep, writing and research help, test prep, and tutoring and study help.
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Explore more free resources and services at www.tulsalibrary.org/how-to-TCCL.
Visit www.TulsaLibrary.org, call 918-549-7323 or stop in at any TCCL location for more information on anything listed here. Get a library card to check out books, reserve meeting rooms, use a public computer and access all our digital services.