Celebrate National Library Week, April 12-18: "Unlimited Possibilities @ Your Library"

   To recognize the library’s importance in the community, Tulsa City-County Library presents “Unlimited Possibilities @ Your Library,” during National Library Week, April 12-18.

   This weeklong celebration highlights ways libraries can benefit all citizens.  Tulsa City-County Library features more than 1.5-million items to choose from.  Enjoy books for children, tweens, teens and adults.  Customers also can enjoy Wi-Fi, computers, copiers, printers, fax service and business databases.  Ask a librarian about meeting rooms, study areas and other gathering places for individuals, small groups and larger events for non-profits.  Library cards are free to anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Tulsa County.

   Each month families and individuals can choose from free educational and entertaining programming ranging from book reviews and storytimes to music performances and game nights.

    Several libraries feature a Maker Space geared toward teens and adults for exploring science, technology, engineering, art and math.  Customers also can reserve time to experiment with 3-D printing using the Makerbot and Ultimaker 3-D printers.

   Use your library card to access these free services…

  • Download Digital Magazines – Read and download digital issues of your favorite magazines for free.  Choose from more than 125 magazines.
  • Stream Movies – Streaming movies offers thousands of movies and TV shows on demand.
  • Stream Digital Graphic Novels, Comics and Manga – Get immediate access to thousands of titles that are always available.
  • Download Music – Download and keep up to five free songs per week.  Choose from over 7-millon songs.
  • Learn a Language – Mango is an online language program that helps you learn by listening to native speakers and engaging in interactive lessons.
  • Get Homework Help Now! – K-12 students and others can connect online to a live tutor for help with their homework.  Homework Help Now! is available seven days a week, 2 -11 p.m.  Writing and skills building also are offered.
  • Find a Job Now! – Get online job assistance from your home, including expert resume help, interview coaching, GED test preparation and career assistance.
  • Download the Mobile App – Download the library’s App to your smartphone, www.tccl.us/App.  Convenience is the key to connecting with a librarian, searching the library catalog, downloading the latest eBook and sharing your insight with other readers.

      National Library Week is observed at libraries across the nation and is sponsored by the American Library Association each April.  The purpose is to remind citizens of the library’s importance and relevance in providing information.

   For more information on National Library Week or other library programming, call the AskUs Hotline, 918-549-7323, or visit the library’s website, www.tulsalibrary.org.

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