Press Releases

2014 Interfaith Trialogue Series to explore the challenge of civil discourse

   Join local religious leaders and experts as they address the topic “The Challenge of Civil Discourse: Religious Passion, Extremism and the Problem of Perception” at the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice’s 2014 Interfaith Trialogue Series in February.    Sponsored by OCCJ and funded in part by the Tulsa Library Trust’s Alfred E. Aaronson Lecture Series Endowment, the three-part discussion series is scheduled on Sundays, Feb. 2, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at varying locations.

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. 26, 2:30-4:30 p.m., in Hardesty Regional Library’s Frossard Auditorium, 8316 E. 93rd St. The featured speaker is Dr. Kalpana Misra, dean of arts and sciences at the University of Tulsa. Dr. Misra will address “China’s Foreign Policy” to begin the eight-week discussion series. Her areas of research focus on intellectual developments in Post-Mao China and international relations in South Asia.

Noted NYU Professor/Author to Discuss Unconventional Branding Success

Some of the strongest brands were built by people without any marketing experience. How they did it may help add value to the brands you serve. The Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Regional Chamber are hosting an intimate gathering with NYU Professor David Vinjamuri, author of “Accidental Branding: How Ordinary People Create Extraordinary Brands,” when he visits Tulsa to discuss new and exciting changes in the marketing field.

Sign Up to Become a "Book Giver" During World Book Night

As an official distribution site for “World Book Night,” April 23, 2014, Tulsa City-County Library customers can apply to be “book givers” and receive 20 paperback books to give away for free. World Book Night is a national campaign to encourage reading and giving. On this day, 25,000 volunteers throughout the U.S. will each receive 20 books to give to light or non-readers and to those without the means or access to books. Selected book givers will receive their books to give at a library reception the week before World Book Night on April 23.

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, 6-8:30 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 and the Tulsa Library Trust. Performers include African Chief Egunwale, African drummers, dancers and Louder Than a Bomb spoken word artists. Special guest Miss Ebony Clark, Miss Oklahoma Junior Pre-Teen winner, also will perform.

Enhanced Tulsa City-County Library Mobile App Keeps You in the Information Loop

Tulsa City-County Library’s upgraded mobile app turns your smartphone into a genius phone. Convenience is the key to connecting with a librarian, searching the library catalog, downloading the latest bestseller and sharing your insight with other readers. Now you can even register for a library card within the app.

Jack Gantos to Receive 2014 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature

TULSA LIBRARY TRUST WILL PRESENT THE 2014 ANNE V. ZARROW AWARD FOR YOUNG READERS’ LITERATURE TO JACK GANTOS Newbery Medal-winning author Jack Gantos is the winner of the Tulsa Library Trust’s 2014 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers’ Literature. He will accept the award at a public presentation at Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’s Cove, 8316 E. 93rd St., Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. He will present the 2014 Young People’s Adult Creative Writing Contest awards at 10 a.m., Aug. 23 in Connor’s Cove. His visit is the culmination of the 2014 children’s and teen summer reading programs.

Social Security for Baby Boomers Workshop

Social Security is far more complicated than most people realize. The decisions baby boomers make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits they stand to receive over their lifetime. To help demystify and better understand the Social Security system, an educational workshop titled “Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income” is scheduled for Dec. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St.

Library’s Holiday Store to benefit Central Library renovation campaign

   Instead of getting out in the hustle and bustle of busy shoppers on the go, do your holiday shopping from the comfort of home at Tulsa City-County Library’s Holiday Store.    Every purchase you make through the Holiday Store will generate proceeds for the library’s campaign to renovate the Central Library.

Library’s Holiday Store to benefit Central Library renovation campaign

   Instead of getting out in the hustle and bustle of busy shoppers on the go, do your holiday shopping from the comfort of home at Tulsa City-County Library’s Holiday Store.    Every purchase you make through the Holiday Store will generate proceeds for the library’s campaign to renovate the Central Library.