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OPEN THROUGH MAY 20: 
AMERICANS AND THE HOLOCAUST AT CENTRAL LIBRARY

Visit Central Library April 14 through May 20 for Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition that examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. What did Americans know, and what more could have been done? The exhibition – from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association – also presents stories of individual Americans, some of whom took actions that went against the grain at the time, daring to rescue Jews from Europe.

Additional information about the exhibition, guided tours, field trips, and special events can be found below.

Now at your library Americans and the Holocaust

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Location

Central Library
400 Civic Center
Tulsa, OK 74103

Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Additional support for Americans and the Holocaust was made possible, in part, by our partners:

The Tulsa Council for Holocaust Education
Jewish Federation of Tulsa
The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
Tulsa Community College
Circle Cinema
The Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries
Stillwater Public Library

Visit the Exhibition

School Field Trips

Guided tours of the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition for school groups and educational institutions will be available by appointment, weekdays April 20-May 15, 2026 at 10:30am or 1:30pm. 

Exhibition content is recommended for students in middle school and above.

Click here to schedule your field trip online

Guided Tours

Request a guided tour of the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition for your group by emailing aathtours@tulsalibrary.org 

Guided tours available by appointment, weekdays April 20-May 15, 2026.

Self-Guided Tours

Self-guided tours of the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition will be available April 14-May 20, 2026 during Central Library's hours of operation.

Special Events

FROM EXILE TO OKLAHOMA: ANTISEMITISM, RESILIENCE AND JEWISH MIGRATION
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026. 1:30-3:30 P.M.
Central Library, Aaronson Auditorium
Fifth Street and Denver Avenue, Tulsa
Why did Jewish families come to Oklahoma and what experiences shaped their journey? Join Tulsa City-County Library’s Genealogy Resource Center for this enlightening program featuring Phil Goldfarb, president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tulsa. Learn about the long history of antisemitism and how it influenced Jewish migration across the world and into the Plains. Explore why Oklahoma became home for many Jewish individuals and families, and how they built community and what their stories tell us about resilience, belonging and adaptation.

NOVEL TALK PRESENTS WHAT IF: REAL FEAR, IMAGINED HISTORY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026, 6:30 P.M.
Central Library, Aaronson Auditorium
Fifth Street and Denver Avenue, Tulsa
Using Philip Roth’s “The Plot Against America,” panelists will explore democracy’s fragility and the importance of civic engagement when human rights are at stake. Panelists are Rabbi (Emeritus) Marc Boone Fitzerman, Congregation B’nai Emunah; Christina Henson, AP world history teacher, Jenks Public Schools; and Dr. Joli Jensen, emerita professor of media studies, The University of Tulsa. 

WHAT WE KNEW: STORIES OF THE HOLOCAUST IN OKLAHOMA
APRIL 14-MAY 20, 2026
OPEN DURING LIBRARY HOURS
Central Library, Second & Third Floors
Fifth Street and Denver Avenue, Tulsa
Stop by the Curiosity Spot on the second floor and explore narratives of World War II and the Holocaust in Oklahoma newspapers, illuminating what America knew about the genocide of Europe’s Jewish population as events unfolded in Europe. Also, view microfilmed articles about the Holocaust published in the Tulsa World and The Tulsa Tribune in the Research Center on the third floor.
 

 

More Information

About Americans and the Holocaust: A Traveling Exhibition for Libraries

Americans and the Holocaust: A Traveling Exhibition for Libraries is an educational initiative of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association. The traveling exhibition began by touring to 50 U.S. libraries from 2021 to 2023; due to widespread interest from libraries and communities around the country, a second tour was developed for 2024 to 2026.

Americans and the Holocaust was made possible by the generous support of lead sponsor Jeannie & Jonathan Lavine. Additional major funding was provided by the Bildners — Joan & Allen z”l, Elisa Spungen & Rob, Nancy & Jim; and Jane and Daniel Och. The Museum's exhibitions are also supported by the Lester Robbins and Sheila Johnson Robbins Traveling and Special Exhibitions Fund, established in 1990.

About the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

A nonpartisan, federal educational institution, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust dedicated to ensuring the permanence of Holocaust memory, understanding and relevance. Through the power of Holocaust history, the Museum challenges leaders and individuals worldwide to think critically about their role in society and to confront antisemitism and other forms of hate, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. For more information, visit ushmm.org.

About the American Library Association

The American Library Association (ALA) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, the ALA has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit ala.org.