Press Releases

Aspiring and established writers can make their voices heard in library writing contests

Feb. 4, 2025   One thing is missing from the bookshelves of the world: your perspective. Now is the time to be your own author, and two annual writing contests from Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) give current and aspiring writers the opportunity to share their stories.   Young People’s Creative Writing Contest

Children’s book author Nadia Salomon brings untold civil rights story to life at library event

Dec. 18, 2024   Join Tulsa City-County Library for a presentation and reading by children’s book author Nadia Salomon on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 2-3 p.m. at Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford. 

Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week with free events from Tulsa City-County Library

Nov. 5, 2024   Join Tulsa City-County Library for a series of events aimed at empowering new and existing entrepreneurs in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 18-24. 

Get to know local writers at Tulsa City-County Library’s fifth annual Local Author Conference

   Oct. 29, 2024   Join Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) for its fifth annual Local Author Conference on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.

American historian H. W. Brands to receive 2024 Helmerich Award

   Bestselling American author and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands is coming to Tulsa Dec. 5 and 6 to receive the 2024 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award, given by the Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Library Trust.

Dr. Brandon Hobson to receive Festival of Words Writers Award followed by month-long series of programs

Oct. 3, 2024  --      Dr. Brandon Hobson (Cherokee) will receive the Tulsa Library Trust’s “Festival of Words Writers Award” on Saturday, March 1 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Central Library, 400 Civic Center. A book signing will follow, and copies of Hobson's books will be available for purchase courtesy of Magic City Books. This event is free and open to the public.

Celebrate children’s literature with illustrator Sophie Blackall at 2024 Books To Treasure

   Sept. 5, 2024   Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) treasures books, but treasures children even more. TCCL’s annual Books To Treasure program makes the power of art and literature accessible to children of all ages with a live event highlighting a beloved children’s book illustrator and a select piece of their work.

Tulsa City-County Library to honor Reyna Grande with 2024 Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts

   Aug. 6, 2024   As a highlight to Hispanic Heritage Month, TCCL will present the Hummingbird Award in Literary Arts to Reyna Grande on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m.-noon at Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road. Grande will talk about her life and writings, and sign copies of her books.

Discover new cultures at the library during World in a Box

   July 30, 2024   Families are invited explore and learn about cultures from around the globe during “World in a Box” on Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Central Library’s Pocahontas Greadington Learning and Creativity Center, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.

Library seeks local vendors and auction items for literacy fundraiser

July 24, 2024 - Tulsa City-County Library is seeking local vendors, businesses and organizations to be part of the second annual VERSES event on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. at Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.VERSES is an exciting community affair and fundraiser benefiting the Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service.The goal of VERSES is to educate attendees on the importance of adult literacy initiatives in Tulsa County while offering a unique way to explore local artists, businesses and community offerings.