Press Releases

Paper Airplane Challenge Soars Inside Central Library

PAPER AIRPLANE CHALLENGE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS SOARS INSIDE CENTRAL LIBRARY    Soar into the New Year with the “Paper Airplane Challenge,” Jan. 3, 1-2 p.m. at Central Library, Fourth Street and Denver Avenue.  All ages are welcome at this free family event.

New Russian and English Storytimes at Martin Regional Library

   Storytimes build literacy skills and inspire imaginations in young readers.  A new bilingual storytime at Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road, seeks to enhance cultural awareness by reading the same books in two languages.

Rudisill Regional Library Features "A Kwanzaa Community Celebration"

   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 “A Kwanzaa Community Celebration” 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.

Great Decisions Discussion Series Kickoff Features Robert H. Donaldson

   The Great Decisions discussion series explores how remote global challenges are increasingly impacting our communities.    A kickoff is planned for Jan. 27, 2013 at 2:30 p.m., in Central Library’s Aaronson Auditorium, Fourth Street and Denver Avenue.

Library Begins Holiday Season With "Season's Readings"

   ‘Tis the season for visiting the library to enjoy readings from local literary connoisseurs as they share favorite holiday passages.    Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., begins the holiday season with the program “Season’s Readings: A Literary Holiday Celebration,” Dec. 1 at 2 p.m.  The event features a variety of readings sure to warm the heart with holiday spirit.    Enjoy readings from these local voices:

Four Tulsa City-County Library Locations to Become Family Place Libraries

   Tulsa City-County Library is one of 11 national institutions, and the only Oklahoma recipient, of a 2012 Institute of Museum and Library Services award.  The $16,000 National Leadership Grant will support the Family Place Libraries initiative.

Meet Mo Willems, author of "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus"

   Mo Willems, a multiple New York Times best-seller, is the featured illustrator for Tulsa City-County Library’s 2012 “Books to Treasure,” an annual event promoting the beauty of children’s literature and introducing the community to popular book illustrators.    Willems will speak, answer questions and sign copies of his books during a special visit Nov. 16, 7 p.m. at Central Library, Fourth Street and Denver Avenue.  This event is free and open to the public.

YOU ARE INVITED TO SEE, HEAR AND GIVE INPUT ON PLANS FOR THE REIMAGINED CENTRAL LIBRARY

County residents, Tulsa City-County Library customers and stakeholders are invited to the unveiling of concepts for the reimagining of the Central Library, Fourth Street and Denver Avenue.

Wendell Berry to Receive 2012 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award

   Wendell Berry has spent the past 50 years working the land settled by his forebears, while writing great works of fiction, poetry and essays extolling the virtues of farming, community, rural life and traditional values.

LIBRARIES CELEBRATE TEEN READ MONTH WITH PROGRAMS JUST FOR TEENS

   Teen Read Month is an annual event aimed at encouraging teens to read for the fun of it.  This is the perfect time to break away from textbooks and enjoy programs designed for them.    Events are planned around Tulsa City-County Libraries to showcase library resources for young adults.  Programs are designed to offer entertainment as well as a dose of education.