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Summer Reading Program for Children and Teens

Submitted by John on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 10:27am

   Keep the pages turning and the children learning this summer with Tulsa City-County Library’s annual children’s and teen summer reading programs.

   Since 1982, the annual program has inspired children and teens to continue reading, learning and exploring.  More than 45,000 children and teens participated in the 2012 summer reading program, and they read more than 390,000 books during the summer.

   The 2013 summer reading program theme for children is “Dig into Reading” and the tween/teen theme is “Beneath the Surface.”

National Day of Civic Hacking at Central Library

Submitted by John on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 4:01pm

  Join the National Day of Civic Hacking at Central Library, Fourth Street and Denver Avenue, June 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., to learn about the benefits of civic hacking and help create the Tulsa Wiki, www.tulsawiki.org.

   Community members can contribute for part or all of the day.  A wrap-up and drawing for door prizes begins at 3:30 p.m.  Learn the basics during Wiki 101 talks throughout the day, enjoy food from local contributors and create a strong sense of community.

Enjoy Storytime Down by the River

Submitted by John on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 3:08pm

   Who can resist reading great books on a leisurely morning by the river’s edge? 

   Join Tulsa City-County Library’s Reading Roadshow for “Storytime in the Park,” Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6, at 10 a.m. at the QuikTrip Plaza at River Parks, 41st and Riverside.  The series concludes June 6 with a guest performance by Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band.

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.

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