Press Releases

Amor Towles to receive 2023 Distinguished Author Award

   Sept. 25, 2023  TULSA, Okla. --- Bestselling novelist and master storyteller Amor Towles is coming to Tulsa Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 to receive the 2023 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award, given by the Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Library Trust.

Grow Academy is helping local entrepreneurs cultivate their small businesses

   Sept. 19, 2023    Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) invites local entrepreneurs to receive expert input on beginning or strengthening their small business through the Grow Academy, available for free to TCCL cardholders. The 10-month program is designed to empower small-business owners by connecting them to library and community resources.

Support literacy and celebrate community at VERSES

   Sept. 12, 2023    Tulsa City-County Library invites everyone to experience their community in a new way through VERSES, an exciting fundraising affair benefiting TCCL’s Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service, scheduled Saturday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.

Local vendors and auction items wanted for library’s literacy fundraiser

   Aug. 1, 2023    Tulsa City-County Library is seeking local vendors, businesses and organizations to be part of the first annual VERSES event on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 6-9 p.m. at Central Library, Fifth Street and Denver Avenue.

Communitywide reading initiative features author and musician Michelle Zauner

June 15, 2023    Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) invites Tulsa County residents to join the conversation and participate in “One Book, One Tulsa,” a communitywide reading initiative focusing on Michelle Zauner’s bestselling memoir “Crying in H Mart” and culminating with a free presentation by the author.

Tulsa City-County Library announces lead gift for capital campaign

July 25, 2023 The Tulsa City-County Library announced today a leadership commitment of $5 million from Tulsans Bob and Leslie Pritchard to support the Brookside Library replacement as part of the “My Library, Our Future” capital campaign. This lead gift is an important beginning for the private fundraising effort expected to continue into 2024.

Jeanne B. Goodwin Storytelling Festival brings imagination to life at the library

July 6, 2023 - The annual Jeanne B. Goodwin Storytelling Festival celebrates the rich tradition of sharing wisdom through words and activities. All ages can enjoy storytelling, crafts, games and prizes at the celebration on July 12, 10:30 a.m.-noon, at Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford.

Meet bestselling author Nikki Grimes

June 29, 2023                          

Celebrate Family History Month in July with enlightening workshops from the Genealogy Resource Center

June 27, 2023    Discover and share your family’s heritage with a series of free workshops from the Genealogy Resource Center at Tulsa City-County Library.

Celebrate 20 years of Hardesty Regional Library

June 26, 2023    Help Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hardesty Regional Library with crafts, performances and activities for all ages.