TCCL Blog

TCCL Celebrates: St. Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick's Day is a religious and cultural holiday celebrated by the Irish (and non-Irish) annually on March 17. Take a journey with us through various TCCL resources and databases to learn more about St. Patrick and the day name for him.

How To TCCL: Book Bundles

Parents, do you need to keep your kiddo entertained during a rainy weekend? Educators, are you looking for a selection of books to help you complete a lesson or homework assignment? Our librarian-curated book bundles can help you meet these needs! Many TCCL branches have book bundles on a variety of topics that you can check out, but you can also request specific, curated bundles from any TCCL location.

TCCL Celebrates: International Women’s Day

TCCL Celebrates: March Authors

Each month, we highlight relevant author birthdays to celebrate. In the post below, click on the author’s name to find titles by them in our catalog. Read a little bit about each author, then follow the link to learn more about them in one of our databases.

TCCL Celebrates: Valentine's Day

Most of us in America celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14 with cards, flowers and sweets—typical but commercialized expressions of love. The origins of Valentine’s Day are not, however, very clear—or very sweet!

TCCL Celebrates: Chinese New Year

Do you know much about the Chinese New Year? If your answer is “not really” or “I’d like to know more,” then you’re in luck! We have many free, virtual resources available to help you learn or teach others about the annual holiday, celebrated this year on Feb. 12.

TCCL Celebrates: February Authors

Each month, we highlight relevant author birthdays to celebrate. In the post below, click on the author’s name to find titles by them in our catalog. Read a little bit about each author, then follow the link to learn more about them in our Biography in Context database.

Resource Spotlight: Book Clubs

Throughout January, we shared information about the many books clubs TCCL offers on our social media channel! Now that our book clubs meet virtually, they're easier than ever for you to join. Below is a complete list of our current monthly book clubs. Learn a little bit about the book club host, meeting pattern and reading interests.

TCCL Celebrates: Children's Literature with Books to Treasure

The Books To Treasure program celebrates the beauty and power of children’s literature. Sponsored by the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation since 2003, Books To Treasure has grown into a Tulsa tradition for all second-grade students in Tulsa County. These youngsters receive a free copy of a treasured illustrator's book, the chance to get their very own library card, and an opportunity to see the illustrator in person or, this year, online. Learn more about the annual program here on our website.

TCCL Celebrates: January Authors

Each month, we highlight relevant author birthdays to celebrate. In the post below, click on the author’s name to find titles by them in our catalog. Read a little bit about each author, then follow the link to learn more about them in our Biography in Context database.