Press Releases

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Family Programs, Author Visits and a Quinceañera

   Tulsa City-County Library’s Hispanic Resource Center will celebrate its quinceañera in grand style with a series of free family events honoring the colorful traditions of the Hispanic culture.

Pulitzer-Prize Winning Photographer to Visit Martin Regional Library

   Meet Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer José Galvez as Tulsa City-County Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.     His visit kicks off Tulsa City-County Library’s Hispanic Resource Center’s quinceañera, celebrating 15 years as an integral part of the Latino community in Tulsa.  Since 1999 the center has served as a vital cultural and educational resource for Spanish-speaking families and for the greater Tulsa community seeking a better understanding of the Hispanic community.

Tulsa City-County Library Now Offers Access to Millions of Additional Items

     Your reading list is about to get longer with free, fast and easy access to millions of additional books.    Tulsa City-County Library was the first out-of-state partner to join MOBIUS, a consortium of Missouri-based public and academic libraries which now includes over 70 Missouri libraries, 42 Colorado libraries and the Tulsa City-County Library.  This new partnership expands customer access to more than 60-million library items.

Celebrate 50 Years of Doctor Who with Tulsa City-County Library

   Calling all Whovians, enter your TARDIS and journey through time and space to Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., to enjoy the family event “Doctor Who – A Celebration!” Aug. 16, 1-4 p.m.    Celebrate 50 years and 13 different Doctors as Tulsa City-County Library heralds the continuing adventures with a new Doctor Who.  All ages will enjoy playing games and testing their Whovian knowledge to see who really knows the intricacies of the popular sci-fi television series.

Summer Reading Program Features Sporty Rewards for Summer Readers

   The response to Tulsa City-County Library’s children’s and teen summer reading programs was both a home run and a slam dunk.

Great Lego Build Off Finals Set for Librarium

   All summer, children and teens have competed at various Tulsa City-County Libraries to build the best Lego creation.  Now they will face off for the ultimate in Lego building bragging rights.    To qualify for the finals children built an original design based on the summer reading program theme “Fizz, Boom, Read.”  Teens created an original design based on the theme “Spark a Reaction.”

Storytime with Tulsa Shock Players

   Tulsa Shock, a presenting sponsor for Tulsa City-County Library’s children’s and teen summer reading programs, will take a timeout from the hard court for a storytime in the book stacks.    Storytime with the Tulsa Shock will tip off July 28, 3 p.m., at Rudisill Regional Library, 1520 N. Hartford.  Readers will share their favorite children’s books, and talk about the importance of maintaining a strong mental and physical balance.  Scheduled to appear are:

Books to Treasure Author/Illustrator to Share His Talents with Families

   Philip C. Stead, award-winning children’s book author and illustrator, is the featured illustrator for Tulsa City-County Library’s 2014 “Books to Treasure,” an annual event promoting the beauty of children’s literature and introducing the community to popular book illustrators.    Stead will speak, answer questions and sign copies of his books during a special visit Nov. 14, 7 p.m. at Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’ s Cove, 8316 E. 93rd St.  This event is free and open to the public.

Touch-A-Truck Event to Super Size Martin 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, automobiles, trains, planes and a helicopter, during “Touch-A-Truck.”  Tulsa City-County Library’s Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road, will transform the parking lot into a child’s perfect playground, Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

“Chapters” Literacy Fundraiser to Feature Authors David Berg, John Searles and Laurence J. Yadon

   Spend an enjoyable evening after hours in the library with three favorite authors while helping raise money and awareness for Tulsa City-County Library’s Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service.    In conjunction with National Literacy Awareness Month, Tulsa City-County Library and the Tulsa Library Trust are offering “Chapters: A Casual Evening of Books, Bards and Bites” on Friday, Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St. The cost is $50 per person. Deadline for reservations is Aug. 28.