Press Releases

"Tulsa Central Library Renewed" Launches $1 Million Public Fundraising Campaign

Campaign will support renovations to Tulsa Central Library; Tulsa Library Trust has raised $28 million from private donors TULSA, OK—The Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Library Trust announced today the launch of the public phase of Tulsa Central Library Renewed fundraising campaign, with a goal of raising $1 million from the Tulsa community. The campaign will renovate Tulsa Central Library into a state-of-the-art, learner-driven, technology-centered facility designed to meet the needs of 21st century visitors.

Library Presents Young People's Creative Writing Contest

“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.

Ann Patchett to Receive 2014 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award

WHAT The Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award is an annual award given by the Tulsa Library Trust. Its purpose is to give formal recognition, on behalf of the Tulsa County community, to internationally acclaimed authors who have written a distinguished body of work and made a major contribution to the field of literature and letters.   The award consists of a $40,000 cash prize and an engraved crystal book.  

"The Bully Plays" Presented by Sun Caste Reader's Theater Group

Beware bullies! Aggressive behavior, in any form, will not be tolerated. All ages are invited to experience “The Bully Plays” presented by the Sun Caste Reader’s Theater Group, May 1, 7-9 p.m. at Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’s Cove, 8316 E. 93rd St. “The Bully Plays” is an exploration of the devastating impact of bullying. Presented with permission from Dramatic Publishing Services, the six vignettes are designed to underscore the tragic consequences of bullying and are performed via reader’s theater by young people ages 8-18.

"Stand Against Racism: 1921 Tulsa In Flames" Featured at Rudisill Regional Library

     Long after the smoldering remains from the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot cooled, a veil of secrecy hung over the tragedy for generations.  The event was omitted from U.S. and Oklahoma history books, but the terror remained alive in the minds of those who lived through the torment.

Tulsa City-County Library Celebrates National Library Week

  Libraries stand as a beacon of knowledge in a community – an unwavering resource to any person who enters the book-filled stacks.    To recognize the library’s importance in the community, Tulsa City-County Library presents “Lives Change @ Your Library,” during National Library Week, April 13-19.        

Tulsa City-County Library Presents The 2014 Russian Festival: From Russia With Love

     The beauty and culture of Russia was displayed worldwide during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.    Take a deeper look into Russia’s history, culture and customs during the “2014 Russian Festival: From Russia With Love,” April 5, 2-4 p.m., at the Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road.  The festival is free and open to the public.

Tulsa City-County Library Seeks "Teen Team" Summer Volunteers

     Teens who love libraries, books and technology are encouraged to volunteer at their local library this summer as a member of the Teen Team.    Tulsa City-County Library is currently accepting applications for Teen Team volunteers for the 2014 summer.  Applicants must be 13-15 years old and capable of volunteering several hours a week at their community library.  Duties include assisting librarians with activities associated with the children’s summer reading program.

Martin Regional Library Features PBS Series "Latino Americans"

     Join Tulsa City-County Library’s Hispanic Resource Center to watch three episodes of PBS’ “Latino Americans,” the first major documentary series highlighting the rich, varied history and experiences of Latinos.    The films are presented at the Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road, in Spanish with English subtitles.  Each showing is free and open to ages 16 and older.

BE THE HERO! Explore how to engage students in K-7 through game-based learning

   Be a hero to your students and children by engaging them with awesome tech tools and learning opportunities that will connect them to the world.    Join Matthew C. Winner, author, library media specialist, 2013 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, and White House “Champion of Change,” as he explores how to engage students through the use of video games and game-based learning at “Be the Hero” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16 at Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., in Connor’s Cove.