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TCCL Celebrates: International Women’s Day

TCCL Celebrates: March Authors

Each month, we highlight relevant author birthdays to celebrate. In the post below, click on the author’s name to find titles by them in our catalog. Read a little bit about each author, then follow the link to learn more about them in one of our databases.

TCCL Celebrates: Valentine's Day

Most of us in America celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14 with cards, flowers and sweets—typical but commercialized expressions of love. The origins of Valentine’s Day are not, however, very clear—or very sweet!

TCCL Celebrates: Chinese New Year

Do you know much about the Chinese New Year? If your answer is “not really” or “I’d like to know more,” then you’re in luck! We have many free, virtual resources available to help you learn or teach others about the annual holiday, celebrated this year on Feb. 12.

TCCL Celebrates: February Authors

Each month, we highlight relevant author birthdays to celebrate. In the post below, click on the author’s name to find titles by them in our catalog. Read a little bit about each author, then follow the link to learn more about them in our Biography in Context database.

Resource Spotlight: Book Clubs

Throughout January, we shared information about the many books clubs TCCL offers on our social media channel! Now that our book clubs meet virtually, they're easier than ever for you to join. Below is a complete list of our current monthly book clubs. Learn a little bit about the book club host, meeting pattern and reading interests.

TCCL Celebrates: Children's Literature with Books to Treasure

The Books To Treasure program celebrates the beauty and power of children’s literature. Sponsored by the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation since 2003, Books To Treasure has grown into a Tulsa tradition for all second-grade students in Tulsa County. These youngsters receive a free copy of a treasured illustrator's book, the chance to get their very own library card, and an opportunity to see the illustrator in person or, this year, online. Learn more about the annual program here on our website.

TCCL Celebrates: January Authors

Each month, we highlight relevant author birthdays to celebrate. In the post below, click on the author’s name to find titles by them in our catalog. Read a little bit about each author, then follow the link to learn more about them in our Biography in Context database.

Resource Spotlight: Eats for the End of the Year

How do you celebrate the new year? Though traditions vary widely, one common theme among new year celebrations is food! Learn a little bit about the relationship between the new year and food from countries around the world in the excerpt below.

Resource Spotlight: Christmas Recipes 'Round the World

Christmas foods and feasts vary more than other holiday meals.