Press Releases

Saddle Up for Summer Reading Fun With a Rodeo Queen

June 10, 2024  --   Meet Ja’Dayia Kursh, Arkansas’ first black rodeo queen, during two special library appearances on June 12. She will talk about her new children’s book “Cowgirl J and The Magical Lasso,” share inspirational stories, rope tricks and rodeo tips.Rudisill Regional Library, Wednesday, June 12 • 10:30-11:30 a.m.For ages 4-11.Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Wednesday, June 12 • 3-4 p.m.For ages 4-11.

Communitywide reading initiative features Oklahoman author Oscar Hokeah

   May 28, 2024   Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) invites Tulsa County residents to join the conversation and participate in “One Book, One Tulsa,” a communitywide reading initiative focusing on Oscar Hokeah’s debut novel “Calling for a Blanket Dance” and culminating with a free presentation by the author.

TCCL’s 2024 Summer Reading Program features programs and activities for all ages

May 24, 2024   This summer, “Adventure Begins At Your Library.”   Tulsa City-County Library’s 2024 summer reading program is the perfect tradition for all ages. The annual program, ongoing June 1-July 31, is filled with free performances and great prizes.    Featuring live performances from local and national artists, families will enjoy seeing entertaining and educational stories come to life at their favorite libraries.

Commemorate Juneteenth with the Historic All-Black Town Tour

May 7, 2024   Tulsa City-County Library’s African American Resource Center (AARC) and the Tulsa Library Trust are commemorating Juneteenth with the 25th Annual Historic All-Black Town Tour on Saturday, June 1. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. from Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford, and return to the same location at 5:30 p.m. Breakfast and sign-in will begin at 7 a.m. inside Rudisill Regional Library.

Celebrate Asian culture at Tulsa City-County Library's monthlong Asian American Festival

April 22, 2024   Celebrate and learn about Asian American cultures and customs with entertaining, educational events for the whole family at Tulsa City-County Library’s 22nd annual Asian American Festival. This year, festival programs will take place at various TCCL locations throughout May. All events are free and open to the public.                               

A Book Sale to Benefit Literacy Efforts in Tulsa County

March 26, 2024  - The annual Friends of the Helmerich Library book sale features five days to find your favorite new books.   The book sale begins with a special preview night for Friends of the Helmerich Library (FOHL) members on April 11, 5-8 p.m. at Helmerich Library, 5131 E. 91st St. Anyone may join the FOHL through a donation of $5 for an individual or $10 for a family.  The sale continues Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on April 12 and 13 and April 19 and 20.

Set Your Sights on the Sun During TCCL’s Solar Eclipse Celebration

March 13, 2024 - Join us for space activities and crafts as we safely watch the solar eclipse at the Broken Arrow Library, 300 W. Broadway, April 8, 12:30-2:30 p.m. A limited supply of solar eclipse glasses will be available for viewing at the event.   All ages can enjoy creating sidewalk chalk shadow art, face painting, photos with Buddy Bookworm, refreshments and touring the Bookmobile.

2024 Interfaith Holocaust Commemoration to address “Standing at the Threshold: Shaping the Future for Holocaust Education”

March 11, 2024   Almost three-quarters of a century have passed since the liberation of Auschwitz and the end of the war against the Jews … and yet we are once again standing at the threshold. Some 245,000 Holocaust survivors are still alive, but many of them were very young children during the Second World War. The few who can speak with the force of first-hand perception will soon be gone.

Tulsa City-County Library encourages locals to share stories in annual Adult Creative Writing Contest

 Feb. 6, 2024 --  What is missing from the bookshelves of the world? Your perspective. Now is the time to be your own author and write your story. 

Aspiring writers can make their voices heard in the Young People’s Creative Writing Contest

Jan. 30, 2024  -  The annual Young People’s Creative Writing Contest from Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) gives young writers the opportunity to share their stories. With three age divisions in five different categories, TCCL encourages Tulsa County youths to stretch their imaginations and deepen their relationship with writing by telling their stories in their own words — or illustrations!