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Tulsa City-County Library Offers Resources to Help Facilitate Civil Discourse

As a community entity, Tulsa City-County Library serves as a great equalizer. A place where all people are welcomed and have equal access to information and technology. A place where collaboration is key and knowledge is power. We believe that informed, engaged individuals are the backbone of our democracy and stand for a society built on mutual respect and understanding. In light of the national events in Charlottesville, VA, our library team has compiled a list of resources to aid in civil discourse:

KJRH Ch. 2 Midday News Features Back-to-School Community Resource Fair

Thank you to Ch. 2 for featuring TCCL's Back-to-School Community Resource Fair.

KOKI Fox 23 News at 9p.m. Features Back-to-School Community Resource Fair

Thank you to Fox 23 for featuring TCCL's Back-to-School Community Resource Fair.

KOKI Fox 23 News at 5p.m Features Back-to-School Community Resource Fair

Thank you to Fox 23 for featuring TCCL's Back-to-School Community Resource Fair.

KTUL Ch. 8's Good Day Tulsa Features Back-to-School Community Resource Fair

Thank you to Ch. 8 for featuring TCCL's Back-to-School Community Resource Fair.

Students can get homework help at select Tulsa City-County Libraries

Don’t let your scholar get stuck between a rhombus and a hard place this school year. To assist parents and caregivers in helping students achieve their potential, Tulsa City-County Library presents “After-School Homework Club @ Your Library” for third- through eighth-grade students. Any student in Tulsa County can sign up for help.   The After-School Homework Clubs offer one-on-one homework assistance to help students gain a better understanding of their school courses. It is also an opportunity to highlight the many educational services TCCL has for students and families.

"Chapters" literacy fundraiser to feature authors Jennifer Latham, David Leite and Julia Thomas

   Spend an enjoyable evening after hours in the library with three favorite authors while helping raise money and awareness for Tulsa City-County Library’s Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service.    In conjunction with National Literacy Awareness Month, Tulsa City-County Library and the Tulsa Library Trust are offering “Chapters: A Casual Evening of Books, Bards and Bites” on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St. The cost is $50 per person. Deadline for reservations is Aug. 31.

2018 class of Women of the Year – Pinnacle Award winners announced

It is a great honor to have Kimberly Johnson, TCCL CEO, and Deborah Hunter, TCCL case manager, selected as recipients of the 2018 Pinnacle Award.   Media Contact: Mandie Rowden Direct Phone: 918-858-2343 Cell Phone: 918-407-8022 Email:  mrowden@ywcatulsa.org   August 2, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   2018 class of Women of the Year – Pinnacle Award winners announced

Families invited to back-to-school community resource fair at Martin Regional Library

Tulsa City-County Library and the Coalition of Hispanic Organizations are partnering to present the “Back-to-School Community Resource Fair” Aug. 15, 9-11 a.m. at Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road. Come early, the first 200 children will receive free school supplies!    This free come-and-go event will feature nearly 40 local organizations helping to make sure students are ready to begin the new school year by offering beneficial services and resources. Partnering organizations will provide information on their services as well as:

Take Five book presentation features 25 must-read books

   Readers will enjoy discovering new authors and books during “Take Five: Read to Build a Better World” in Central Library’s Pocahontas Greadington Learning and Creativity Center, 400 Civic Center, July 25, 6:30-8 p.m.