In communities across our nation libraries remain a resource for people of all ages to find information that can transform their lives.
Celebrate National Library Week, April 8-14, with Tulsa City-County Library. Use this week to visit your neighborhood library and find a new favorite author, learn a new computer skill, and meet other readers at an informative and fun program.
As an extra bonus for National Library Week, all ages will enjoy Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic presents “Jazz Pioneer Louis Armstrong” at six libraries. This show features music and magic as well as facts about Armstrong’s life and accomplishments.
Enjoy a performance at one of these locations:
April 10
{C}· {C}11-11:45 a.m., Schusterman-Benson Library, 3333 E. 32nd Place
{C}· {C}2-3 p.m., South Broken Arrow Library, 3600 S. Chestnut
April 11
{C}· {C}10:30-11:30 a.m., Bixby Library 20 E. Breckenridge
{C}· {C}2-3 p.m., Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St.
April 12
{C}· {C}10-11 a.m., Charles Page Library, 551 E. Fourth St., Sand Springs
{C}· {C}3:30-4:30 p.m., Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road
TCCL features more than 1.5-million books and resources for children, tweens, teens and adults. Customers also can enjoy Wi-Fi, computers, copiers, printers, fax service and business databases. Ask a librarian about meeting rooms, study areas and other gathering places for individuals, small groups and larger events for non-profits or small businesses. Library cards are free to anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Tulsa County.
Use your library card to access these services:
{C}· {C}Download Digital Magazines and Newspapers – Read and download digital issues of your favorite magazines for free.
{C}· {C}Stream Movies – Streaming movies offers thousands of movies and TV shows on demand.
{C}· {C}Download Music – Download and keep up to five free songs per week. Choose from over 7-millon songs.
{C}· {C}Online Video Learning – Through the Lynda.com service, students and adults can achieve their professional goals with online video learning courses and more than 150,000 streaming videos presented by industry experts.
{C}· {C}Learn a Language – Mango is an online language program that helps you learn by listening to native speakers and engaging in interactive lessons.
{C}· {C}Get Homework Help Now! – K-12 students and others can connect online to a live tutor for help with their homework. Homework Help Now! is available seven days a week, 2 -11 p.m. Writing and skills building also are offered.
{C}· {C}Find a Job Now! – Get online job assistance from your home, including expert resume help, interview coaching, GED test preparation and career assistance.
{C}· {C}Download the Mobile App – Download the library’s App to your smartphone, www.tccl.us/App. Convenience is the key to connecting with a librarian, searching the library catalog, downloading the latest eBook and sharing your insight with other readers.
National Library Week is observed at libraries across the nation and is sponsored by the American Library Association each April. The purpose is to remind citizens of the library’s importance and relevance in providing information.
For more information on National Library Week or other library programming, call the AskUs Hotline, 918-549-7323, or visit the library’s Web site, www.tulsalibrary.org.
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