TCCL Blog

TCCL Celebrates: December Authors

Each month, we highlight birthdays of authors for you to discover through print and digital items as well as online biographies. In the post below, click on the author’s name to find titles by them in our catalog. Read a bit about each author below and find their full biography in the database listed. Need a TCCL card?

TCCL Celebrates: Native American Heritage

November is Native American Indian Heritage Month. This month is a time of recognition for the significant contributions and the continued impact of the first Americans--although every day is a good day to celebrate Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island. We at TCCL promote and celebrate American Indian and indigenous culture year-ro

TCCL Celebrates: Digital Literacy

Like information literacy, digital literacy requires skills in locating and using information and in critical thinking. Beyond that, however, digital literacy involves knowing digital tools and using them in communicative, collaborative ways through social engagement.

TCCL Celebrates: November Authors

Each month, we highlight birthdays of authors for you to discover through print and digital items as well as online biographies. In the post below, click on the author’s name to find titles by them in our catalog. Read a bit about each author, and find their full biography in the database listed! Find the database at www.tulsalibrary.org/databases, then log in with your last name and TCCL card number.  Need a TCCL card?

TCCL Celebrates: Halloween and Día de los Muertos

Halloween and Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) happen around the same time of year, but they are very different holidays. Use these free TCCL resources to learn about and celebrate them both!

Resource Spotlight: LinkedIn Learning

TCCL invites you to try LinkedIn Learning, an online resource that offers free videos, courses and learning paths that can help you improve existing skills and develop new ones in order to achieve professional success. TIP: Click the icon in the upper right corner of the LinkedIn Learning homepage to change the site language.

TCCL Celebrates: October Authors

Each month, we highlight birthdays of authors for you to discover through print and digital items as well as online biographies. In the post below, click on the author’s name to find titles by them in our catalog. Read a bit about each author, and find their full biography in the database listed! Find the database at www.tulsalibrary.org/databases, then log in with your last name and TCCL card number.  Need a TCCL card?

TCCL Celebrates: Information Literacy

More than a decade ago, former President Barack Obama proclaimed October as National Information Literacy Awareness Month, highlighting the need for all Americans to be adept in the skills necessary to effectively navigate the Information Age, such as learning when and how to use electronic resources.

TCCL Celebrates: Aspiring Young Writers!

We love to encourage writers of all ages to find their voice and share their stories. This fall, there are two contests to help you (or your child) stretch your writing and imagination skills! Writing Opportunities and Resources for Children, Tweens and Teens Spooky Story Contest, hosted by TCCL and our Schusterman-Benson Library: From Oct. 1-30, aspiring writers ages 8-18 can submit a short story to any TCCL location.

Resource Spotlight: Homework HelpNow database

The Homework HelpNow database by Brainfuse offers free homework resources and assistance for almost any grade.