Press Releases

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Tulsa City-County Library

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Tulsa City-County Library during a series of free family events honoring the colorful traditions of the Hispanic culture.

Books to Treasure Author/Illustrator To Share His Talents With Families

All memorable children’s books feature original art that is filled with colors and depth to draw readers of any age into the magical world or words. To celebrate the vibrant work of illustrators, Tulsa City-County Library presents “Books to Treasure,” an annual event promoting the beauty of children’s literature and introducing the community to popular book illustrators.

Librarium to Host Thank You Celebration as Its Final Chapter

   As Tulsa City-County Library nears the grand opening celebration of Central Library, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m., Fifth and Denver, a chapter is nearing completion for Librarium, 11th and Denver.     A customer appreciation and thank you celebration is planned for Aug. 23, 2-4 p.m. at Librarium, featuring cake, lemonade and balloons.  Customers also can view the Librarium sign removal beginning at 2 p.m.

Hardesty Regional Library Celebrates LibCon! A Celebration of Fans

Are you a “fan?” One of those fans who have multiple copies of Harry Potter that are battered and worn from being read over and over? Are you in limbo, waiting for the Doctor to return in his blue box? Or counting down the days to the next Star Trek/Star Wars movie? Can’t get enough Marvel/DC superheroes? Do you need more? Families are invited to attend the free “LibCon! A Celebration of Fans!” Aug. 27, 1-4 p.m., at Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St. Join us for arts, crafts, fun and games celebrating your favorite fandoms.

Families Invited to Back-to-School Community Resource Fair

Tulsa City-County Library and the Coalition of Hispanic Organizations are partnering to present the “Back-to-School Community Resource Fair” Aug. 18, 10-11:30 a.m. at Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road. The first 200 children will receive free school supplies. This free come-and-go event will feature more than 35 local organizations helping to make sure students are ready to begin the new school year by offering beneficial services and resources.

Touch-A-Truck Event to Super Size Hardesty Regional Library

From kitchen cabinets to school auditoriums, everyday occurrences seem larger than life through a child’s eyes. Families are invited to explore and discover dozens of big trucks and automobiles during “Touch-A-Truck.” Tulsa City-County Library’s Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., will transform the parking lot into a child’s perfect playground, July 29, 9-11 a.m. The event is in conjunction with Tulsa City-County Library’s children’s, teen and adult summer reading programs. Touch-A-Truck is an exciting and hands-on family event.

Tulsa City-County Library Launches Three New Services for Expanded Online Learning and Entertainment

In an effort to connect library customers with more digital options for education and entertainment, Tulsa City-County Library is unveiling three new services that are free to use with a library card. Beginning today, eBook readers, future musicians and gamers will have the opportunity to expand their use of library services with more resources for learning. Each new added service is in response to customers’ suggestions and will be of interest to all library customers.

"One Book, One Tulsa" communitywide reading initiative to explore mental illness and homelessness

   In conjunction with the Mental Health Association Oklahoma’s 2016 National Zarrow Mental Health Symposium, Tulsa City-County Library is offering a communitywide reading initiative focusing on the nonfiction book “The Soloist: A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship and the Redemptive Power of Music” by Steve Lopez and the themes of mental illness and homelessness.

Tulsa City-County Library's Summer Reading Program for All Ages Nears Record Sign-Up

Tulsa City-County Library’s Summer Reading Program for children, teens and adults is well on the way to exceeding sign-up numbers compared to previous years. Through June 16, a total of 37,607 readers of all ages have joined to keep the pages turning this summer; 31,004 children and teens have signed up, while 6,603 adults have joined the program.

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 at its annual Family History Month series featuring a variety of free programs for new genealogy researchers as well as lifetime enthusiasts.