Press Releases

One-of-a-kind Midcentury Modern Sculpture Donated to Tulsa City-County Library

   Stuart Price, local developer and owner of Price Family Properties, announced today that he will be donating a sculpture by Harry Bertoia that has graced downtown for over half a century to the Tulsa City-County Library.    The piece, once an operating fountain, will be put in the custody and care of the Tulsa City-County Library in order to make way for a recently announced parking structure in downtown. Talks regarding the donation have been going on for months. “We are very excited to be able to make this announcement today,” said Price. 

Celebrate National Bookmobile Day with Tulsa City-County Library

The wheels on the bookmobile go ‘round and ‘round, providing library resources to those who cannot travel to their community library.    April 12 is National Bookmobile Day, which celebrates the more than 900 bookmobiles providing vital services throughout the United States.

Tulsa City-County Library features family event: “From Russia to the Stars”

   The Tulsa City-County Library is taking learning up a notch, all the way to outer space. Families are invited to celebrate Cosmonautics Day and Children’s Day/Book Day     during “From Russia to the Stars,” April 15, 2-4 p.m. at Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.

Celebrate National Library Week - "Libraries Transform"

   Libraries are a resource for people of all ages to find information that can transform their lives. In countless communities across our nation children, students and adults turn to libraries to learn, grow and achieve their dreams.    Tulsa City-County Library celebrates National Library Week, April 9-15, the entire month of April by featuring “Bring Back the Books.” Customers can bring back all overdue, books, CDs, DVDs and other library materials and have overdue fines forgiven.    

Tulsa City-County Library Selected as Tulsa’s Best Place to Learn Something New

  The votes are in and Tulsan’s say their Tulsa City-County Library is the city’s Best Place to Learn Something New. The Tulsa Voice handed out the Library’s Best of Tulsa Award today. The local publication has been collecting votes and handing out the Best of Tulsa designations since 2015. Thousands of ballots and tens of thousands of individual votes are cast each year by local residents to decide which businesses and organizations take the top title.

“Teen Team” volunteers needed at Tulsa City-County Library for 2017 summer

 Tulsa teens, keep sharp this summer with the latest technology and books from around the world…all while serving your community. Interested? Join the library’s Teen Team.   Teens who love books, libraries and technology are encouraged to volunteer at their local library this summer as a member of the Teen Team.

Tulsa institution recognized as Finalist for 2017 National Medal for Museum and Library Service

WASHINGTON (March 20, 2017) – The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced that the Tulsa City-County Library is among the 30 finalists for the 2017 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to the community. For 23 years, the award has celebrated institutions that demonstrate extraordinary and innovative approaches to public service and are making a difference for individuals, families and communities.  

Tip-off March Madness at Central Library

   March Madness is taking over Tulsa and Central Library is ready for tip off. Central’s downtown neighbor, the BOK Center, is hosting the first- and second-round games of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on March 17-19. For those who can’t make it to the game, Central Library has the next best thing – a jumbo screen!

2017 Interfaith Holocaust Commemoration to present “Strange Haven: Fleeing the Holocaust to Shanghai”

   In 1938, 6-year-old Sigmund Tobias and his family fled from their home in Berlin, Germany, to Japanese-ruled Hongkew, one of the poorest parts of Shanghai, China. There they lived as refugees along with 17,000 other European Jews for more than 10 years.

Teen Tech Month is an opportunity to explore 21st century libraries

   Today’s tech-savvy teens are flooded with digital content from around the world. But did you know that your own local library is equipped with the latest and greatest too? Tulsa City-County Library has the newest technology and exciting programing to spark the imagination of even the “techiest” teen.    Throughout March, Tulsa City-County Library celebrates “Teen Tech Month” by showcasing the newest digital resources and services available to help teens succeed in school, prepare for college and pursue 21st century careers.