Press Releases

Central Library presents storytime with local National Football League star

   Before Tulsa-native Tyler Lockett achieved his goal of playing in the National Football League with the Seattle Seahawks, he dreamed of greatness by reading books about his sporting heroes.

TCCL presents Tulsa’s most imaginative during Ignite Tulsa: Creative Spark

   You are invited to join Tulsa’s most creative and imaginative people during “Ignite Tulsa: Creative Spark” June 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Central Library’s Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center.    Doors open at 6 p.m. with the band “Hey Judy” adding musical entertainment throughout the evening.

Libraries Rock with Music Sandwiched In

   Central Library is alive with the sound of music.    Enjoy the sounds of local musicians during the Music Sandwiched In, noon-12:50 p.m., in Central Library’s Aaronson Auditorium, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.

Enjoy movies that rock at Central Library

   Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a relaxing evening with an outdoor movie as part of TCCL’s adult summer reading program.    In keeping with the summer reading program theme, “Libraries Rock,” Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue, will show “Movies in the Garden” with a rocking theme.    Enjoy these three movies and free popcorn in the Tandy Foundation Children’s Garden:

Celebrate Family History Month in July With the Genealogy Center

   Share your family’s heritage with future generations by researching your roots and creating a family tree. Join Tulsa City-County Library’s Genealogy Center in July for its annual Family History Month series featuring a variety of free workshops for new genealogy researchers as well as lifetime enthusiasts.    All of the workshops, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., in Frossard Auditorium. A hearing loop is available.

Tulsa City-County Library to present 16th annual Asian-American Festival

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 its 16th annual Asian-American Festival from 10:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 at the Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road. The festival is sponsored and funded by the Tulsa Library Trust. Admission to the festival is free.

Storytime in the Park is the perfect time for families who enjoy books and nature

      You know Tulsa City-County Library’s summer reading program is beginning when families line the river’s edge for stories, songs and dancing.    Enjoy “Storytime in the Park,” Thursdays at 10 a.m. on May 31, and June 7, 14 and 21 at the QuikTrip Plaza at River Parks, 41st and Riverside. Snacks, while supplies last, are provided by Whole Foods Market.

Tulsa City-County Library Receives LEED Gold Certification

   Tulsa City-County Library’s new Central Library is not only a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility, it’s also environmentally responsible.    The U.S. Green Building Council has approved a LEED Gold certification for the downtown Tulsa library, the result of a three-year, $55 million renovation. Central Library is only the 35th building in all of Oklahoma to receive LEED Gold status and is the first downtown Tulsa location to receive such a designation.

Library presents workshop on keeping your online info private and safe

   As more and more daily transactions occur online, from banking to social media, the opportunity for fraud increases.    Bring your devices and join Luke Crouch from Mozilla to learn steps for keeping your online info private and safe during “Digital Privacy and Security Workshop: Choose Privacy Week,” May 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Central Library’s Aaronson Auditorium, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.  This event is part of the national “Choose Privacy Week.”

U.S. Patent and Trademark Officer to explain resources for entrepreneurs

    Taking your idea from a thumbnail sketch to production and distribution requires more than just passion for invention.    Learn legalities and how to protect your creations during a two-part presentation of "Patents & Trademarks Explained," at Central Library's Aaronson Auditorium, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue, May 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.