Press Releases

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.

Osage Language Classes Offered at Two Tulsa City-County Libraries

TWO TULSA CITY-COUNTY LIBRARIES PRESENT OSAGE LANGUAGE CLASSES

Free Streaming Movies With Your Tulsa City-County Library Card

   Tulsa City-County Library helps job seekers, educators, researchers, students, families lifelong learners and now, movie buffs.    From classics like “High Noon,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Sands of Iwo Jima” to current documentaries like “We Live in Public,” the library is your ticket to free movies and TV shows.

Books to Treasure with Peter Brown

Peter Brown, a multiple New York Times bestseller, is the featured illustrator for Tulsa City-County Library’s 2013 “Books to Treasure,” an annual event promoting the beauty of children’s literature and introducing the community to popular book illustrators. Brown will speak, answer questions and sign copies of his books during a special visit on Nov. 8, 7 p.m. at Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’s Cove, 8316 E. 93rd St. This event is free and open to the public. Brown has authored or illustrated 14 books for children and families.

Anime Minicon Highlights Teen Read Month

   Teen Read Month is an annual event aimed at encouraging teens to read for the fun of it – a chance to break away from textbooks and enjoy programs designed for them.    Tulsa City-County Library has planned programs offering entertainment as well as a dose of education.

Theodore Roosevelt Comes Alive at Connor's Cove

   Families are invited to hear and meet America’s 26th president during the educational and fun performance “Theodore Roosevelt Comes Alive! Joe Wiegand as the Rough Rider President,” Oct. 29, 7 p.m., at Hardesty Regional Library’s Connor’s Cove, 8316 E. 93rd St.  This family event, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tulsa, is free and open to the public.

"The Magic Christmas Key" Book Signing to Benefit Tulsa Library Trust

   Just in time for the Holiday season is a new book from Leann Smith, “The Magic Christmas Key.”  Smith will sign copies during a special unveiling at Nielsens Gifts, 8138 A S. Lewis Ave., Oct. 17, 2-8 p.m.  Families will enjoy milk and cookies as they listen to a reading from Smith.    A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Smith’s book during the signing benefit the Tulsa Library Trust, the foundation supporting the Tulsa City-County Library.  The first-edition hardcover books includes a pewter “magic key” in a keepsake box.

Ruthe Blalock Jones to Receive 2014 Circle of Honor Award

RUTHE BLALOCK JONES TO BE INDUCTED INTO TULSA CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY’S CIRCLE OF HONOR