Press Releases

Central Library Celebrates 100,000th Checkout

   Since opening in October 2016, Tulsa City-County Library’s Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue, has been as popular as a new best-selling book.    With a daily traffic count of more than 1,500 people, a steady flow of customers are exploring new library features like the maker space, digital learning lab and scenic study rooms overlooking downtown Tulsa.    Just as different technologies and new features are popular at Central Library, so too are printed books.

Service Outage Alert

    Service Outage Alert: Beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, all web services requiring your library card to log in will be unavailable for approximately 1 hour during routine maintenance. The following services will not be available:  

Get Your Social Security Questions Answered During a Series of Free Library Events

   Gwen Latus from the Social Security Administration will visit five Tulsa City-County Library locations to help you create and explore your MySSA.  This free program is open to teens and adults.    The new and improved service from the Social Security Administration provides detailed information about retirement, disability, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income applications and appeals.  You only can create an account using your own personal information and for your own exclusive use. 

Celebrate African-American History Month With Tulsa City-County Library

   In recognition of February as African-American History Month, the Tulsa City-County Library presents free family programs highlighting African-Americans’ achievements and contributions.

Central Library-inspired LEGO Model on Display Throughout February

   The newly renovated Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue, continues to inspire imaginations of all ages with its architectural beauty.    One library customer was so impressed by the building, he created a LEGO model of the renovated library.

Celebrate Our Nation’s First President During An Evening With George Washington

   During the first State of the Union address delivered in 1790, President George Washington was optimistic “in the pleasing and arduous task of ensuring to our fellow Citizens the blessings, which they have a right to expect, from a free, efficient and equal Government.”    All ages are invited to spend “An Evening With George Washington” on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7-8:30 p.m. in Central Library’s Aaronson Auditorium, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.  The program, presented by Mount Vernon and Tulsa City-County Library, is free and open to the public.

Adult Creative Writing Contest Now Accepting Entries

   One thing is missing from the bookshelves of the world: your perspective.  Write your own story.  Be your own author.      Local wordsmiths are invited to enter the 40th Annual Adult Creative Writing Contest for a chance to win cash.  A new category, Graphic Story, encourages writers with an artistic talent to submit their best original artwork and story.  The annual event is sponsored by The Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.

Great Decisions Discussion Series Addresses Global Challenges

   The annual Great Decisions Discussion series explores how remote global challenges are increasingly impacting our communities.    Russell Hanks will open the series with a keynote address Sunday, Jan. 22, 2:30 p.m., in Central Library’s Aaronson Auditorium, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.  The program is free and open to the public.

Rudisill Regional Library to Host Film Showing and Panel Discussion on 13th Amendment

   In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Society and Tulsa City-County Library’s African-American Resource Center invite you to a film showing followed by a panel discussion on the 13th Amendment.    The film showing and panel discussion is scheduled for Jan. 12, 6-8:30 p.m. at Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford.  The event is free and open to the public.

Owasso Library Features Teddy Bear Clinic

In an effort to encourage healthy habits and alleviate a child’s fear of doctor visits, the Owasso Library, 103 W. Broadway, presents “Teddy Bear Clinic,” Jan. 27, 10:30-11 a.m.  This free family event is hosted by MedExpress.    Children, ages 3-5, can bring their teddy bear, or other stuffed animal friend, to learn about hand washing, X-rays, splinters and more.