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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 family programs highlighting the achievements and contributions by African-Americans.

Enter the Young People's Creative Writing Contest Beginning Feb. 1

     “Write every day.”  That is the advice any award-winning author gives to aspiring writers.  The continuous practice helps build essential storytelling skills as well as establishing a daily routine to fuel creativity.    Tulsa City-County Library’s annual Young People’s Creative Writing contest can help achieve a writing routine.  The contest is geared much like a publisher works.  You are given deadline, parameters and encouraged to submit your best story.

Travels With Tulsans: Photos and Stories from Around the World

  Take a vicarious trip around the world as area photographers share their stunning pictures during “Travels With Tulsans.”    Find a cozy seat and enjoy each adventure Wednesdays, Jan. 20-Feb. 24, 12:10-12:50 p.m., University Village Retirement Community, Stovall Theater, 8555 S. Lewis Ave. The annual photography series is sponsored by the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.  Coffee is provided by University Village. January 20     Paris to Spain with Teenagers by Stacy Nyikos, author

Great Decisions Discussion Series Addresses Global Challenges

  The annual Great Decision Discussion series explores how remote global challenges are increasingly impacting our communities.    A kick off is planned for Jan. 24, 2:30 p.m., in Hardesty Regional Library’s Frossard Auditorium, 8316 E. 93rd St.  Attendees are invited to arrive at 2 p.m. for complimentary coffee and cookies.

Bixby Library To Feature New Service Model

Bixby Library, 20 E. Breckenridge, will close for renovations Jan. 11 and reopen Jan. 19. Once reopened, the library will feature New Service Model updates to remain relevant for 21st-century library customers. During the closure, library customers can pick-up requested holds at Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St. Online access is available at www.tulsalibrary.org for browsing the library catalog, requesting materials to be delivered to a nearby library location and downloading e-materials in a variety of formats.

Library Features "Write On! Readers' and Writers' Panel and Book Fair"

From brainstorming plots and character development to creating the perfect ending, writing can be a solitary pursuit. To give writers an opportunity to meet and share ideas, Tulsa City-County Library presents “Write On! Readers’ and Writers’ Panel & Book Faire” Jan. 9, 1-4:30 p.m. at Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St.

Tavis Smiley To Receive Sankofa Freedom Award

Tavis Smiley, broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate and philanthropist, will receive the 2016 Sankofa Freedom Award, presented by Tulsa City-County Library’s African-American Resource Center. He will accept the award Jan. 28, 2016 at 6 p.m., at Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford. Smiley will speak, answer questions and sign copies of his books, which are available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public.

Sam Proctor To Be Inducted Into American Indian Resource Center's Circle of Honor

Tulsa City-County Library’s American Indian Resource Center will induct Sam Proctor into the Circle of Honor during a special presentation March 5, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’s Cove, 8316 E. 93rd St.

Celebrate Kwanzaa Program Featured at Rudisill Regional Library

Since the creation of Kwanzaa in the 1960s, the weeklong event has established itself as an annual celebration of community enrichment. Families are invited to “Celebrate Kwanzaa” Dec. 28, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford. This event is sponsored by the Tulsa City-County Library’s African-American Resource Center. Join African-American dancers and drummers to celebrate the harvest and the beginning of a successful year featuring Chief Amusan Egunwale and the African dance troop.

Tulsa City-County Library inducts News On 6 into Library Hall of Fame

   What does fishing have to do with reading? At the Tulsa City-County Library, fishing is a big hook that entices thousands of area youngsters to participate in the library’s Summer Reading Program each year.