Press Releases

Rudisill Regional Library Invites Families to Celebrate Kwanzaa

Since the creation of Kwanzaa in the 1960s, the weeklong event has established itself as an annual celebration of community enrichment. Families are invited to “Celebrate Kwanzaa” Dec. 26, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford. This event is sponsored by the Tulsa City-County Library’s African-American Resource Center and the Tulsa Library Trust. Performers include African Chief Egunwale, African drummers, dancers and Louder Than a Bomb spoken word artists. Special guest Miss Ebony Clark, Miss Oklahoma Junior Pre-Teen winner, also will perform.

Enhanced Tulsa City-County Library Mobile App Keeps You in the Information Loop

Tulsa City-County Library’s upgraded mobile app turns your smartphone into a genius phone. Convenience is the key to connecting with a librarian, searching the library catalog, downloading the latest bestseller and sharing your insight with other readers. Now you can even register for a library card within the app.

Jack Gantos to Receive 2014 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature

TULSA LIBRARY TRUST WILL PRESENT THE 2014 ANNE V. ZARROW AWARD FOR YOUNG READERS’ LITERATURE TO JACK GANTOS Newbery Medal-winning author Jack Gantos is the winner of the Tulsa Library Trust’s 2014 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers’ Literature. He will accept the award at a public presentation at Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’s Cove, 8316 E. 93rd St., Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. He will present the 2014 Young People’s Adult Creative Writing Contest awards at 10 a.m., Aug. 23 in Connor’s Cove. His visit is the culmination of the 2014 children’s and teen summer reading programs.

Social Security for Baby Boomers Workshop

Social Security is far more complicated than most people realize. The decisions baby boomers make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits they stand to receive over their lifetime. To help demystify and better understand the Social Security system, an educational workshop titled “Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income” is scheduled for Dec. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St.

Library’s Holiday Store to benefit Central Library renovation campaign

   Instead of getting out in the hustle and bustle of busy shoppers on the go, do your holiday shopping from the comfort of home at Tulsa City-County Library’s Holiday Store.    Every purchase you make through the Holiday Store will generate proceeds for the library’s campaign to renovate the Central Library.

Library’s Holiday Store to benefit Central Library renovation campaign

   Instead of getting out in the hustle and bustle of busy shoppers on the go, do your holiday shopping from the comfort of home at Tulsa City-County Library’s Holiday Store.    Every purchase you make through the Holiday Store will generate proceeds for the library’s campaign to renovate the Central Library.

Osage Language Classes Offered at Two Tulsa City-County Libraries

TWO TULSA CITY-COUNTY LIBRARIES PRESENT OSAGE LANGUAGE CLASSES

Free Streaming Movies With Your Tulsa City-County Library Card

   Tulsa City-County Library helps job seekers, educators, researchers, students, families lifelong learners and now, movie buffs.    From classics like “High Noon,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Sands of Iwo Jima” to current documentaries like “We Live in Public,” the library is your ticket to free movies and TV shows.

Books to Treasure with Peter Brown

Peter Brown, a multiple New York Times bestseller, is the featured illustrator for Tulsa City-County Library’s 2013 “Books to Treasure,” an annual event promoting the beauty of children’s literature and introducing the community to popular book illustrators. Brown will speak, answer questions and sign copies of his books during a special visit on Nov. 8, 7 p.m. at Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’s Cove, 8316 E. 93rd St. This event is free and open to the public. Brown has authored or illustrated 14 books for children and families.

Anime Minicon Highlights Teen Read Month

   Teen Read Month is an annual event aimed at encouraging teens to read for the fun of it – a chance to break away from textbooks and enjoy programs designed for them.    Tulsa City-County Library has planned programs offering entertainment as well as a dose of education.