Native Culture Arts: Traditional Comanche Arrow Making TulsaLibrary 2026-09-21 | Native Culture Arts: Traditional Comanche Arrow Making
Black Girl Magic Book Chat - The Getaway TulsaLibrary 2025-10-10 | Tune in to this week's Black Girl Magic Book Chat: Halloween Edition with Larissa, coordinator of the African American Resource Center! Today's book selection is "The Getaway" by Lamar Giles.
Get to Know Raul the Third TulsaLibrary 2025-10-07 | Get to know this year's Books To Treasure featured illustrator, Raul the Third! In this video, he explains what the library means to him.
Black Girl Magic Book Chat - My Sister the Serial Killer TulsaLibrary 2025-10-03 | Tune in to this week's Black Girl Magic Book Chat: Halloween Edition with Larissa, coordinator of the African American Resource Center! Today's book selection is "My Sister, the Serial Killer" by Oyinkan Braithwaite.
Get to Know Raúl the Third: Why Raúl the Third? TulsaLibrary 2025-10-01 | Check out this clip from our interview with Books To Treasure 2025's featured illustrator, Raúl The Third!Full interview is available on our channel.
Books Sandwiched In: James by Percival Everett TulsaLibrary 2025-09-16 | Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller at this monthly book talk series. Jim Hinds discusses "James" by Percival Everett.Presented by Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.
Get to know Raúl the Third, our 2025 Books To Treasure featured illustrator! TulsaLibrary 2025-09-12 | Get to know author and illustrator Raúl the Third in this interview with TCCL Children's Services Coordinator Laura.Come and meet Raúl the Third at a free event at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7 at Hardesty Regional Library. Learn more at tulsalibrary.org/bookstotreasure.00:10 - Why are you "Raúl the Third"?2:21 - What does the library mean to you?6:13 - What does your writing/illustrating process look like?11:56 - How did you find and develop your art style?15:49 - what do you hope young readers will take from "Vamos! Let's Go Read"
After-School Homework Club TulsaLibrary 2025-08-05 | Meet Brenda Radke, coordinator of TCCL's After-School Homework Club, and learn about how students in grades 3-8 can get FREE tutoring and help with their homework assignments. Learn more at www.tulsalibrary.org/homeworkclub
Join TCCLs 2025 Summer Reading Program! TulsaLibrary 2025-06-18 | From June 2-July 31, all ages are invited to read for rewards during the 2025 Summer Reading Program! Learn more at www.tulsalibrary.org/summer.
Central Library 60th Anniversary Party TulsaLibrary 2025-06-17 | Central Library celebrated its 60th Anniversary on June 11, 2025. The event featured a performance from Red Dirt Rangers and a book signing with John Wooley, author of "Tulsa City-County Library: A Legacy of Innovation, Integration, Inspiration: 1992-2021."
Books Sandwiched In: Kids Read Edition! TulsaLibrary 2025-06-09 | School's out for the summer! Parents, grandparents and caregivers, do you want to know what to recommend for your eager (or maybe not so eager) readers during these long, hot days? Join us for this special edition of Books Sandwiched In, as TCCL Children Services Coordinator Laura Raphael introduces a cavalcade of what's popular, new and exciting in children's literature. Get ideas for what to check out when you visit the library this summer that will get kids reading! Presented by Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.
Books Sandwiched In: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn TulsaLibrary 2025-05-23 | Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller at this monthly lunchtime book talk series. You may bring your lunch. For adults. Sarah Davis, children's area supervisor, Martin Regional Library, will discuss "The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn. Presented by Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.
2025 TCCL Childrens Summer Reading Program TulsaLibrary 2025-05-01 | The Tulsa City-County Library’s annual Summer Reading Program begins June 2! Register in person at one of our 24 library locations or the Bookmobile OR through the TCCL SRP app, available in your device's app store.The Summer Reading Program is a beloved tradition for people of all ages. It’s fun, helps kids keep their reading skills strong, and promotes the joy and love of reading.Participants in the “Littles” program (birth to pre-K) and “Children” program (kindergarten to fifth grade) can reach their goal by reading or listening to eight books by July 31 and will receive a commemorative medal and coupon book for free entertainment and food items. In addition, “Littles” and “Children” participants who read eight books by July 31 will be entered into grand prize drawings. “Littles” participants who read 20 books in total will earn an animal plushy and “Children” participants who read 20 books in total will earn an inflatable Buddy Bookworm. Prizes are awarded starting June 23 through July 31. The library reserves the right to substitute prizes when demand exceeds supply. All prizes must be picked up in person. Learn more at www.tulsalibrary.org/summer. The 2025 Summer Reading Program is made possible by these generous sponsors: the Tulsa Library Trust, FC Tulsa, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, TulsaKids Magazine, the Tulsa Drillers, Tulsa Oilers Football, the Tulsa State Fair, the Tulsa Zoo, Whataburger and Williams.
2025 TCCL Childrens Summer Reading Program - Spanish TulsaLibrary 2025-05-01 | PROGRAMA DE LECTURA DE VERANO (por adolescentes y preadolescents)Debes haber completado el quinto grado para participar. Inscríbete en el programa en persona o con la aplicación GRATUITA del Programa de Lectura de Verano (SRP) entre el 2 de junio y el 31 de julio. EN PERSONA: ¡Inscríbase en cualquiera de nuestras 24 bibliotecas o en el bookmovile! GRATIS SRP APP: Busque "Tulsa library" en Google Play o Apple Store, a continuación, seleccione y descargue "TCCL SRP app." ¡A LEER! Lea o escuche 6 libros antes del 31 de julio para completar el programa. ¡PREMIOS!* Lea o escuche 6 libros antes del 31 de julio y reciba un ajolote apachurrable y cupones para espectáculos y comida gratis.*Los premios se otorgarán a partir del 23 de junio al 31 de julio. La biblioteca se reserva el derecho de reemplazar los premios cuando la demanda supere la oferta. Los premios deberán ser recogidos en persona.www.tulsalibrary.org/summer
2025 TCCL Teen Summer Reading Program TulsaLibrary 2025-05-01 | The Tulsa City-County Library’s annual Summer Reading Program begins June 2! Register in person at one of our 24 library locations or the Bookmobile OR through the TCCL SRP app, available in your device's app store.The Summer Reading Program is a beloved tradition for people of all ages. It’s fun, helps kids keep their reading skills strong, and promotes the joy and love of reading.Participants in the “Teen and Tween” program must have completed fifth grade. These participants can reach their goal by reading or listening to six books by July 31. By completing the program, they will receive an axolotl squish, a coupon booklet for free entertainment and food items, and they will be entered into a grand prize drawing for items like an iPad, Nintendo Switch console, a laptop and more.Prizes are awarded starting June 23 through July 31. The library reserves the right to substitute prizes when demand exceeds supply. All prizes must be picked up in person. Learn more at www.tulsalibrary.org/summer. The 2025 Summer Reading Program is made possible by these generous sponsors: the Tulsa Library Trust, FC Tulsa, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, TulsaKids Magazine, the Tulsa Drillers, Tulsa Oilers Football, the Tulsa State Fair, the Tulsa Zoo, Whataburger and Williams.
2025 TCCL Teen Summer Reading Program - Spanish TulsaLibrary 2025-05-01 | PROGRAMA DE LECTURA DE VERANO (por pequeños y niños)Inscríbete en el programa PEQUEÑOS (de recién nacidos a preescolar) y en el programa NIÑOS (jardín a quinto grado) en persona o con la aplicación GRATUITA del Programa de Lectura de Verano (SRP) entre el 2 de junio y el 31 de julio. EN PERSONA: Inscríbase en cualquiera de nuestras 24 bibliotecas o en el bookmovile! GRATIS SRP APP: Busque "Tulsa biblioteca" en Google Play o Apple Stores, a continuación, seleccione y descargue "TCCL SRP app." Lee 8 libros o pide que te lean 8 libros antes del 31 de julio para completar el programa.Todos los PEQUEÑOS y NIÑOS que completen el programa antes del 31 de julio obtendrán una medalla conmemorativa y recibirán cupones para entretenimiento y comida gratis.UN BONO PARA LOS PEQUEÑITOS: Lee 12 libros más (para un total de 20 libros) y gánate un peluche de animal. UN BONO PARA LOS NIÑOS: Lee 12 libros más (para un total de 20 libros) y gánate un inflable de Buddy Bookworm.www.tulsalibrary.org/summer
Books Sandwiched In: How To Read a Book by Monica Wood TulsaLibrary 2025-04-24 | Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller with this monthly lunchtime book talk series. Nathan Worthington, instructor at Dick Connor Correctional Center, will discuss How To Read a Book by Monica Wood.Presented by the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.
Celebrate National Library Workers Day! TulsaLibrary 2025-04-07 | April 8 is National Library Workers Day, a special day during National Library Week that recognizes the work library staff do in connecting YOU with books, resources and events. In this video, Buddy Bookworm is helping us celebrate our wonderful staff.If you visit a TCCL location today, consider thanking the dedicated workers who help inspire, entertain and educate our community.
Black Girl Magic Book Chat - The Library Thief by Kuchenga Shenjé TulsaLibrary 2025-03-31 | Tune in to the last installment of this month's Black Girl Magic Book Chat with Larissa, coordinator of the African American Resource Center! During March, Larissa helped us celebrate Women's History Month by recommending books written by women.Today's selection is "The Library Thief" by Kuchenga Shenjé.
Black Girl Magic Book Chat - Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley. TulsaLibrary 2025-03-24 | Tune in to this week's Black Girl Magic Book Chat with Larissa, coordinator of the African American Resource Center! During March, Larissa is helping us celebrate Women's History Month by recommending books written by women.Today's book selection is "Nightcrawling" by Leila Mottley.Find copies for check out here: tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C5859232
Black Girl Magic Book Chat - The Birds of Opulence by Crystal Wilkinson TulsaLibrary 2025-03-17 | Tune in to this week's Black Girl Magic Book Chat with Larissa, coordinator of the African American Resource Center! During March, Larissa is helping us celebrate Women's History Month by recommending books written by women.Today's book selection is "The Birds of Opulence" by Crystal Wilkinson.Find copies for check out here: tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C5881940
Travels with Tulsans: A Journey From Oklahoma to Ghana with Floretta Reed TulsaLibrary 2025-03-11 | Floretta Reed visited Ghana, Africa, to discover her ancestors' history and better understand her own. See the cities of Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast and Elmina, and Kakum National Park.
Black Girl Magic Book Chat - Dances by Nicole Cuffy TulsaLibrary 2025-03-10 | Tune in to this week's Black Girl Magic Book Chat with Larissa, coordinator of the African American Resource Center! During March, Larissa is helping us celebrate Women's History Month by recommending books written by women.Today's book selection is "Dances" by Nicole CuffyFind copies for check out here: tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C6297609
Travels With Tulsans: Cruising Through Asia with Bob Caruso TulsaLibrary 2025-03-04 | Take a monthlong Holland America cruise with Bob Caruso, stopping in Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, South Korea and Japan.
Black Girl Magic Book Chat - Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie TulsaLibrary 2025-03-03 | Tune in to this week's Black Girl Magic Book Chat with Larissa, coordinator of the African American Resource Center! Today's book selection is "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.Find copies for check out at www.tulsalibrary.org.
How to Make Ball Sticks with the American Indian Resource Center TulsaLibrary 2025-03-03 | The American Indian Resource Center teaches all of us how to make a traditional ball stick as the Stickball 2025 Games get closer and closer.
Travels with Tulsans: Whats Old and New on Route 66? TulsaLibrary 2025-02-26 | Take a road trip with Annette LaFortune Murray, who wrote a book for kids about Route 66, as she makes stops in all eight states along the historic highway.
Travels with Tulsans: Antarctica & New Zealand in the 1970s TulsaLibrary 2025-02-26 | Skip Whitehurst shares stories from his time at McMurdo Station, the Antarctic research station near the Ross Ice Shelf, and in Christchurch, New Zealand, during the 1970s.
Travels with Tulsans: Off the Beaten Path TulsaLibrary 2025-02-26 | Bill and Nancy Hermann will take you to some out of the way places around the globe, like Fiji, Chiloe Island, Chile, the Azores, Jiufen, Taiwan and more.
Travels with Tulsans: A Wintry Netherlands Weekend TulsaLibrary 2025-02-26 | Explore with Tara Farrar the sights in and around Amsterdam, the museum capital of the world, over a long weekend – including a day trip to Bruges, Belgium!
Travels with Tulsans: Sailing Up The Amazon River TulsaLibrary 2025-02-26 | Experienced traveler George Moudry sails from the Amazon River delta through Santarem and on to Manaus, Brazil, visiting several smaller communities along the way.
Books Sandwiched In: Orbital by Samantha Harvey - Presented by Brendan Smith TulsaLibrary 2025-02-25 | ...
Travels with Tulsans: On a Road in Africa TulsaLibrary 2025-01-21 | Join the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries for this lunchtime travelogue series. For adults.Kim Doner, author of On a Road in Africa, shares how rescuing baby birds from inside a wall led her to the unforgettable experience of visiting an animal orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya.
Books Sandwiched In: H.W. Brands Sampler presented by Adrian Alexander TulsaLibrary 2024-12-02 | Adrian Alexander, member of the Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Selection Committee, presents a retrospective on the works of H. W. Brands.
Beginning Plains Indian Sign Language Session 3 TulsaLibrary 2024-11-27 | Learn hand talking from fifth-generation signer Mike Pahsetopah.
Books Sandwiched In: White Rose, Black Forest by Eoin Dempsey, presented by Chuck Tomlins TulsaLibrary 2024-11-25 | Chuck Tomlins, president of the German American Society Arts Association, discusses White Rose, Black Forest by Eoin Dempsey.
Books Sandwiched In: Secrets of the Sprakkar by Eliza Reid, presented by Kathy Taylor TulsaLibrary 2024-11-19 | Kathy Taylor, former Tulsa mayor, discusses Secrets of the Sprakkar by Eliza Reid.
Beginning Plains Indian Sign Language Session 2 TulsaLibrary 2024-11-13 | Learn hand talking from fifth-generation signer Mike Pahsetopah.
Why to TCCL: Lisa Riley, Pinots Palette Owner TulsaLibrary 2024-11-13 | Discover how Lisa Riley utilized Tulsa City-County Library resources to develop her thriving business, Pinot's Palette.Explore TCCL's resources and programming, www.tulsalibrary.org
News on 6 talks with 2024 Books To Treasure illustrator Sophie Blackall TulsaLibrary 2024-11-05 | ...
Living Oklahoma visits the Maker Space at Central Library TulsaLibrary 2024-11-05 | Meet Maker Space Coordinator Hector Arrazola and learn about what you can create at the Maker Space!
Willie Pekah presents Traditional Comanche Bows and Arrows TulsaLibrary 2024-11-01 | Recorded on Sept. 29, 2024 at the 31st Annual Comanche Nation Fair in Lawton, Ok., Willie Pekah presents the art of making Comanche bows and arrows.Email Willie Pekah with questions, pekahwillie11@gmail.com
Beginning Plains Indian Sign Language Session 1 TulsaLibrary 2024-10-31 | Learn hand talking from fifth-generation signer Mike Pahsetopah.
Black Girl Magic Book Chat: The Between by Tananarive Due TulsaLibrary 2024-10-31 | Join Larissa McNeil, African American Resource Center coordinator, as she chats about thriller and horror novels written by Black and African American authors.
Books Sandwiched In: Cocktails With George and Martha by Philip Gefter, presented by Dale Watts TulsaLibrary 2024-10-28 | Dale Watts, retired English teacher, discusses Cocktails With George and Martha: Movies, Marriage, and the Making of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Philip Gefter.
Black Girl Magic Book Chat: We Dont Swim Here by Vincent Tirado TulsaLibrary 2024-10-24 | Join Larissa McNeil, African American Resource Center coordinator, each Thursday in October as she chats about thriller and horror novels written by Black and African American authors.
Books Sandwiched In: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride, presented by Larissa McNeil TulsaLibrary 2024-10-24 | Larissa McNeil, coordinator of TCCL's African American Resource Center, discusses The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Presented by Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.
Black Girl Magic Book Chat - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby TulsaLibrary 2024-10-17 | Join Larissa McNeil, African American Resource Center coordinator, each Thursday in October as she chats about thriller and horror novels written by Black and African American authors.
Black Girl Magic Book Chat - Jackal by Erin E. Adams TulsaLibrary 2024-10-10 | Join Larissa McNeil, African American Resource Center coordinator, each Thursday in October as she chats about thriller and horror novels written by Black and African American authors.
Henry Zarrow Regional Library 20th Birthday Celebration TulsaLibrary 2024-10-08 | Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Henry Zarrow Regional Library and look back on the history of library service in west Tulsa.
Black Girl Magic Book Chat - The Spite House by Johnny Compton TulsaLibrary 2024-10-03 | Join Larissa McNeil, African American Resource Center coordinator, each Thursday in October as she chats about thriller and horror novels written by Black and African American authors.
