Press Releases

Cherokee Nation inducted into Library Hall of Fame

   On Dec. 6, 2014, Tulsa City-County Library inducted the Cherokee Nation into the Library Hall of Fame in honor of the Cherokee Nation’s outstanding commitment and longstanding support of the Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Library Trust, and for its diligence to revitalize its native language.

Tulsa City-County Library and Workforce Tulsa Join to Aid Job Seekers

  In an effort to increase job searching opportunities, Tulsa City-County Library has partnered with Workforce Tulsa.  Workforce Tulsa clients will automatically be registered for a Tulsa City-County Library card providing them access to valuable in-library and digital resources available at all 24 libraries throughout Tulsa County.  In addition, all library locations now serve as a Workforce Tulsa Access Point for job seekers.

Great Decisions Discussion Series Set to Tackle Global Challenges

   The Great Decisions discussion series explores how remote global challenges are increasingly impacting our communities.    A kick off is planned for Jan. 25, 2:30-4:30 p.m., in Hardesty Regional Library’s Frossard Auditorium, 8316 E. 93rd St.

Two Tulsa City-County Libraries Present Osage Language Classes

   All ages are invited to learn Osage language basics during “Osage Language Class,” at two Tulsa City-County Library locations in November.  All library programs are free and open to the public.

Rudisill Regional Library Invites Families to Celebrate Kwanzaa

   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. 26, 6-8 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 and the Tulsa Library Trust.

Get in the Holiday Spirit with Delights of December

   Kick off Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa in style with “Delights of December.”     Enjoy music and poetry celebrating the holidays in December with emcee Karen Larsen, KJRH Channel 2 news anchor, leading the cheerful program Dec. 9, noon-1 p.m., at Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St.   Light refreshments will be served at this family program for all ages.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.    Enjoy readings or songs or songs from these community members:

Tulsa City-County Library Presented Oklahoma Quality Award for Pursuit of Excellence

   Tulsa City-County Library was awarded the 2014 Oklahoma Quality Award for Pursuit of Excellence from the Oklahoma Quality Foundation at a presentation in Oklahoma City featuring Gov. Mary Fallin.      Tulsa City-County Library is one of five recipients for 2014 and is the first library system in the state to win an Oklahoma Quality Award.  The award recognizes Oklahoma businesses and organizations for their achievement in quality, business performance and best practices.

Tulsa Library Trust Receives $600,000 Microsoft Technology Grant

   The Tulsa Library Trust received a $600,000 Microsoft Technology Software Grant during a special presentation celebrating the grand opening of the Microsoft Retail Store at Woodland Hills Mall.    The grant was awarded to expand Tulsa City-County Library’s focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and learning opportunities.

Ann Patchett coming to Tulsa Dec. 5 and 6 to receive Helmerich Award

   Hailed as one of the most interesting and unconventional writers of her generation, American author Ann Patchett is coming to Tulsa Dec. 5 and 6 to receive the Tulsa Library Trust’s 2014 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award.

Tulsa Library Trust to Present 2015 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature to...

New York Times best-selling author Sharon Draper is the winner of the Tulsa Library Trust’s 2015 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers’ Literature.  She will accept the award at a public presentation at Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’s Cove, 8316 E. 93rd St., Aug. 28, 2015 at 7 p.m.  She also will present awards to winners of the 2015 Young People’s Creative Writing Contest awards at the ceremony.  Her visit culminates the 2015 children’s and teen summer reading programs.