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Temporary Downtown Tulsa Library To Be Named The Librarium

Submitted by Jackie on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 12:55pm

   Thanks to public involvement, Tulsa City-County Library’s new temporary location in downtown Tulsa will be called the Librarium. 

   “Libraries belong to the community so we felt it was fitting to involve our employees and customers to name this new location,” said CEO Gary Shaffer. “It’s great to see so much involvement by the public during National Library Week and we’re thrilled with the new name.”

2013 Asian-American Festival set for June 1

Submitted by Jackie on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 3:39pm

 

 

 

   Celebrate and learn about the customs and traditions of Asian-Americans with entertaining, educational events for the entire family as Tulsa City-County Library presents the 11th annual Asian-American Festival from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at the Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road.

Award Ceremony Set for 2013 Adult Creative Writing Contest

Submitted by John on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 1:48pm

   To celebrate the achievements of local wordsmiths, the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries will present the 36th annual Adult Creative Writing Contest awards April 14 at 2:30 p.m. in Central Library’s Aaronson Auditorium, Fourth Street and Denver Avenue.

Libraries Seek Teen Team Summer Volunteers

Submitted by John on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 3:59pm

   Teens who love books and libraries are encouraged to volunteer at their local library this summer.  It’s a cool place to be and be seen.

   Tulsa City-County Library is currently accepting applications for Teen Team volunteers for the 2013 summer.  Applicants must be 13-15 years old and capable of volunteering several hours a week at a TCCL location.  Duties include assisting librarians with activities associated with the children’s summer reading program.

2013 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award

Submitted by Jackie on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 9:29am
Kazuo Ishiguro

WHAT:

The Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award is an annual award given by the Tulsa Library Trust. Its purpose is to give formal recognition, on behalf of the Tulsa County community, to internationally acclaimed authors who have written a distinguished body of work and made a major contribution to the field of literature and letters.

The award consists of a $40,000 cash prize and an engraved crystal book.

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