Press Releases

TCCL announces programs to celebrate Black History Month

Join TCCL in celebrating Black History Month with free movie showings, a heritage bowl and storytimes in February.    Scheduled events include:

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with TCCL

   On Feb. 2, public libraries throughout the U.S. will celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with activities for children and families.

Great Decisions Discussion series addresses global challenges

The annual Great Decisions Discussion series explores how remote global challenges are increasingly impacting our communities.    Robert Donaldson will open the series with a keynote address Sunday, Jan. 27, 2:30 p.m., in Central Library’s Aaronson Auditorium, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.  The program is free and open to the public.

TCCL and the National Book Foundation welcome two acclaimed authors

   Join 2017 National Book Award Winner Robin Benway and 2018 Finalist Brandon Hobson for a lively presentation at Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue, Feb. 12, 7-8:30 p.m.

TCCL to honor award-winning poet and author Laura Tohe with Festival of Words Writers Award followed by day of family programs

Laura Tohe (Diné, Tsénahabiłnii, Sleepy Rock People clan, and born for the Tódich’inii, Bitter Water clan) will receive the Tulsa Library Trust’s “Festival of Words Writers Award” March 2, 10:30 a.m., at Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’s Cove, 8316 E.

Prepare for TCCL’s Young People’s Creative Writing Contest with free workshops

“Write every day.”    That is the advice any award-winning author gives to aspiring writers. The continuous practice helps build essential storytelling skills and establishes a daily routine to fuel creativity.

Ten ways TCCL can help with New Year’s resolutions

Ten ways TCCL can help with New Year’s resolutions         Whether it’s making time to read more, volunteering or learning a new language, Tulsa City-County Library has the resources to help you realize your resolutions.     Here are 10 ways TCCL can help you keep your 2019 resolutions:

TCCL presents 2nd annual Harry Potter New Year’s bash

   In the more than 20 years since J.K. Rowling first published “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” millions of readers have embraced the magical world of muggles, wizards and quidditch.

Families are invited to Celebrate Kwanzaa with TCCL

“Celebrate Kwanzaa” during two special programs as TCCL invites families to participate in the annual holiday focusing on seven principles for building a stronger community. Dec. 27, 6-8:30 p.m., Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford

Check this out at Tulsa City-County Library: Free digital downloads for eBooks, movies and music

If you’ve been on the nice list this year and find your stocking filled with a new tech device like an eReader, tablet or iPad, let the Tulsa City-County Library help you get started! Library customers can enjoy free digital services like eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies and music, anytime from anywhere. The growing collection of bestselling, new release and classic titles are available in popular formats from OverDrive, Hoopla and CloudLibrary. Thousands of materials are accessible to read on a computer, tablet, smart phone or any web-connected device.