Press Releases

Author Richard Ford coming to Tulsa to receive 2017 Helmerich award

Internationally renowned novelist and short-story writer Richard Ford is coming to Tulsa in December to receive the 2017 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award.

Tulsa City-County Library and OU Physicians-Tulsa continue Tulsa Health Literacy Project

   Tulsa City-County Library and OU Physicians-Tulsa continue their partnership to raise awareness about important health topics through a speaker’s series called the Tulsa Health Literacy Project.     The next free program is “Palliative Care and Hospice: An Overview for the Health-Care Consumer,” Nov. 16, 6-7:30 p.m. in Central Library’s Aaronson Auditorium, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.

Improved Skiatook Library to reopen Nov. 16

You are invited to find your new favorite reading nook as Skiatook Library, 316 E. Rogers, reopens Nov. 16 with a new look and greater access to informational and educational resources.   The Skiatook Library is improving to meet the needs of modern library customers. The circulation desk was removed to make room for additional self-check machines. Customers can check in or out materials, pay fines, view account information, renew items and get receipts for any of these services. This allows library staff more time to help customers find information they need.

Rudisill Regional Library presents holiday bazaar and open house

Begin your holiday season with the first ever “Open House & Taste of North Tulsa Holiday and Resource Bazaar” at Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford, Nov. 5, 1-4 p.m.    Do your holiday shopping from a large group of local vendors featuring handmade and one-of-a-kind items. For a small fee, you can taste holiday recipes prepared by North Tulsa caterers. There will also be resource tables with information about free services from community organizations.

Dr. Henrietta Mann to be inducted in Circle of Honor during ceremony at Zarrow Regional Library

   Tulsa City-County Library’s American Indian Resource Center will induct Dr. Henrietta Mann into the Circle of Honor during a special presentation March 3, 2018, 10:30 a.m. at Zarrow Regional Library, 2224 W. 51st St.    The Circle of Honor award presentation begins a monthlong celebration honoring the achievements and accomplishments of Native Americans. Programs will be held throughout TCCL locations during March.  All library events are free and open to the public.

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week with a special Central Library kick off

   Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum and Oklahoma Senator Dave Rader will kick off National Friends of Libraries Week on Central Library’s main staircase, Monday, Oct. 16 at 11:30 a.m. Tulsa City-County Library CEO Kimberly Johnson and Friends of Tulsa City-County Libraries president Debora Riggs Grillot will also share remarks.

New and improved Rudisill Regional Library set to reopen Oct. 2

You are invited to find your new favorite reading nook as Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford, reopens Oct. 2 with a new look and access to more resources.    Library customers will appreciate comfortable furniture and collaborative spaces to study or work together. A reconfigured computer lab along with more spacious areas to access reading materials will benefit learners of all ages. The updates are part of TCCL’s New Service Model ensuring libraries remain relevant for 21st-century readers.

Tulsa City-County Library wins Bellmon Sustainability Award for Environmental Stewardship

   Tulsa City-County Library was awarded the 2017 Henry Bellmon Sustainability Award for its Central Library Renewed project.    The statewide annual awards are granted through a partnership with Sustainable Tulsa and the Tulsa Southside Rotary Club and Foundation. The organizations strive to raise awareness and reward individuals, organizations and companies dedicated to quality of life, responsible economic growth and environmental stewardship.

Central Library is having a birthday and you are invited

Readers are invited to celebrate a fantastic first year of success at the renovated Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue, Oct. 1, 1-5 p.m.    Enjoy a classic birthday-themed celebration, complete with a balloon artist, magic shows, face painting and more fun activities for the whole family. At 2 p.m. in the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Children’s Garden, everyone can enjoy birthday cake and join in a happy birthday sing-along. Lucky readers will also have the chance at winning prizes and giveaways throughout the day.

Tulsa City-County Library and OU Physicians-Tulsa kickoff health literacy partnership

First program to feature the truths and myths about concussions      Tulsa City-County Library and OU Physicians-Tulsa are partnering to raise awareness about important health topics through a speaker’s series called the Tulsa Health Literacy Project.     To kick off this series, teens and adults are invited to the free program “The Real Truths and Myths about Concussions: What to do if your child or loved one gets a concussion,” Sept. 26, 6-7:30 p.m. at Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St.