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Great Decisions Kickoff Featuring Dr. Bob Donaldson

China's Rise and the Growing Threat to the U.S.
2025-01-19 14:30:00 2025-01-19 15:30:00 America/Chicago Great Decisions Kickoff Featuring Dr. Bob Donaldson Learn more about America's largest civic-education program on U.S. foreign policy and global affairs, get connected with a group and pick up discussion materials. For adults. Central Library

Sunday, January 19
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-19 14:30:00 2025-01-19 15:30:00 America/Chicago Great Decisions Kickoff Featuring Dr. Bob Donaldson Learn more about America's largest civic-education program on U.S. foreign policy and global affairs, get connected with a group and pick up discussion materials. For adults. Central Library

Central Library

Aaronson Auditorium (L01)

Learn more about America's largest civic-education program on U.S. foreign policy and global affairs, get connected with a group and pick up discussion materials. For adults.

Bob Donaldson, Ph.D., professor emeritus of political science at The University of Tulsa, will present the keynote address entitled, “China's Rise and the Growing Threat to the U.S.” Briefing books detailing the eight 2025 discussion topics will be available for purchase. Sponsored by Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.

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What We Knew: Stories of the Holocaust in Oklahoma - Americans and the Holocaust
Tue, May 12, All day
Explore narratives of World War II and the Holocaust in Oklahoma newspapers, illuminating what we knew about the genocide of Europe’s Jewish population as it unfolded.
Americans and the Holocaust - Traveling Exhibition
Tue, May 12, All day
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during... more
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s.
Yoga for Every Body - Asian American Festival
Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond and guest instructors. Yoga mats are provided. For tweens to adults.
Artist Council
Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Gather with other artists to share your work and support fellow creatives. Sessions led by Trueson Daugherty, an emerging visual artist, performance artist and sculptor.
What We Knew: Stories of the Holocaust in Oklahoma - Americans and the Holocaust
Wed, May 13, All day
Explore narratives of World War II and the Holocaust in Oklahoma newspapers, illuminating what we knew about the genocide of Europe’s Jewish population as it unfolded.
Americans and the Holocaust - Traveling Exhibition
Wed, May 13, All day
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during... more
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s.
Candid Lab - Nonprofit Office Hours
Wed, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab (311)
Candid Lab is a weekly opportunity to practice and gain confidence using Foundation Directory and GuideStar. The Nonprofit Resource Center librarian will be available to assist... more
Candid Lab is a weekly opportunity to practice and gain confidence using Foundation Directory and GuideStar. The Nonprofit Resource Center librarian will be available to assist and answer questions. 
Teen Lounge
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.
Better Business Book Club - "Marketing Lessons From the Grateful Dead"
Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Williams Large Group Study Room (313)
Read "Marketing Lessons From the Grateful Dead" by David Meerman Scott and Brian Halligan and then join other entrepreneurs to discuss. For adults.
Americans and the Holocaust - Traveling Exhibition
Thu, May 14, All day
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during... more
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s.
What We Knew: Stories of the Holocaust in Oklahoma - Americans and the Holocaust
Thu, May 14, All day
Explore narratives of World War II and the Holocaust in Oklahoma newspapers, illuminating what we knew about the genocide of Europe’s Jewish population as it unfolded.
From Exile to Oklahoma - Antisemitism, Resilience and Jewish Migration
Thu, May 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join Tulsa City-County Library’s Genealogy Resource Center for this enlightening program featuring Phil Goldfarb, president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tulsa.
What We Knew: Stories of the Holocaust in Oklahoma - Americans and the Holocaust
Fri, May 15, All day
Explore narratives of World War II and the Holocaust in Oklahoma newspapers, illuminating what we knew about the genocide of Europe’s Jewish population as it unfolded.
Americans and the Holocaust - Traveling Exhibition
Fri, May 15, All day
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during... more
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s.
We Are Oklahoma Book Discussion: "Oklahoma's Atticus" - LOCATION: Project BMB, 11007 E. 71st St., Suite B
Fri, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Come and enjoy a boba milk tea while we discuss a famous 1950s criminal court case of Tulsa in "Oklahoma's Atticus" by Hunter Howe Cates. Registration is required. For adults... more
Come and enjoy a boba milk tea while we discuss a famous 1950s criminal court case of Tulsa in "Oklahoma's Atticus" by Hunter Howe Cates. Registration is required. For adults and teens.
What We Knew: Stories of the Holocaust in Oklahoma - Americans and the Holocaust
Sat, May 16, All day
Explore narratives of World War II and the Holocaust in Oklahoma newspapers, illuminating what we knew about the genocide of Europe’s Jewish population as it unfolded.
Americans and the Holocaust - Traveling Exhibition
Sat, May 16, All day
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during... more
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s.
PAWS for Reading
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary schoolers are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Registration is required.
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What We Knew: Stories of the Holocaust in Oklahoma - Americans and the Holocaust
Sun, May 17, All day
Explore narratives of World War II and the Holocaust in Oklahoma newspapers, illuminating what we knew about the genocide of Europe’s Jewish population as it unfolded.
Americans and the Holocaust - Traveling Exhibition
Sun, May 17, All day
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during... more
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s.
What We Knew: Stories of the Holocaust in Oklahoma - Americans and the Holocaust
Mon, May 18, All day
Explore narratives of World War II and the Holocaust in Oklahoma newspapers, illuminating what we knew about the genocide of Europe’s Jewish population as it unfolded.
Americans and the Holocaust - Traveling Exhibition
Mon, May 18, All day
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during... more
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s.
Discover TCCL's Upgraded Catalog
Mon, May 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Tulsa City-County Library is excited to announce that your new and improved catalog and discovery platform is here: Discover TCCL! 
What We Knew: Stories of the Holocaust in Oklahoma - Americans and the Holocaust
Tue, May 19, All day
Explore narratives of World War II and the Holocaust in Oklahoma newspapers, illuminating what we knew about the genocide of Europe’s Jewish population as it unfolded.
Americans and the Holocaust - Traveling Exhibition
Tue, May 19, All day
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during... more
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s.
Yoga for Every Body - Asian American Festival
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond and guest instructors. Yoga mats are provided. For tweens to adults.
Artist Council
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Gather with other artists to share your work and support fellow creatives. Sessions led by Trueson Daugherty, an emerging visual artist, performance artist and sculptor.
Americans and the Holocaust - Traveling Exhibition
Wed, May 20, All day
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during... more
This traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and American Library Association examines Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s.
What We Knew: Stories of the Holocaust in Oklahoma - Americans and the Holocaust
Wed, May 20, All day
Explore narratives of World War II and the Holocaust in Oklahoma newspapers, illuminating what we knew about the genocide of Europe’s Jewish population as it unfolded.
Candid Lab - Nonprofit Office Hours
Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab (311)
Candid Lab is a weekly opportunity to practice and gain confidence using Foundation Directory and GuideStar. The Nonprofit Resource Center librarian will be available to assist... more
Candid Lab is a weekly opportunity to practice and gain confidence using Foundation Directory and GuideStar. The Nonprofit Resource Center librarian will be available to assist and answer questions. 
Teen Lounge
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.
The Greenhouse - Business Accountability Group: Nurture Your Business
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Computer Lab (311)
Come mingle with other entrepreneurs and find people to be accountable to during your business ventures. Registration is required. For adults.
Novel Talk Presents What If: Real Fear, Imagined History - Americans and the Holocaust
Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Using Philip Roth’s “The Plot Against America,” panelists will explore democracy’s fragility and the importance of civic engagement when human rights are at stake.
Kyoto Art Exhibit - LOCATION: First Floor
Thu, May 21, All day
View a glimpse of everyday life as experienced by school children in Kyoto, Japan. Artwork on view courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Introduction to Finding Grants
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab (311)
Are you new to the field of grant seeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.... more
Are you new to the field of grant seeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. Registration is required.
Third Place
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Drop in and engage in activities, socialize or simply enjoy a relaxing space to read. Board games, puzzles and refreshments are provided. For adults.
Kyoto Art Exhibit - LOCATION: First Floor
Fri, May 22, All day
View a glimpse of everyday life as experienced by school children in Kyoto, Japan. Artwork on view courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Kyoto Art Exhibit - LOCATION: First Floor
Sat, May 23, All day
View a glimpse of everyday life as experienced by school children in Kyoto, Japan. Artwork on view courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Grow Academy: Sales and Pricing
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Join us as we learn how to price products based on what your product is worth and how much your customers can afford. Registration is required. For adults.
Kyoto Art Exhibit - LOCATION: First Floor
Sun, May 24, All day
View a glimpse of everyday life as experienced by school children in Kyoto, Japan. Artwork on view courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Kyoto Art Exhibit - LOCATION: First Floor
Tue, May 26, All day
View a glimpse of everyday life as experienced by school children in Kyoto, Japan. Artwork on view courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Yoga for Every Body - Asian American Festival
Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join us for a beginner-friendly yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Beth Richmond and guest instructors. Yoga mats are provided. For tweens to adults.
Artist Council
Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Gather with other artists to share your work and support fellow creatives. Sessions led by Trueson Daugherty, an emerging visual artist, performance artist and sculptor.
Kyoto Art Exhibit - LOCATION: First Floor
Wed, May 27, All day
View a glimpse of everyday life as experienced by school children in Kyoto, Japan. Artwork on view courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Introduction to Foundation Directory
Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab (311)
Looking for grants for your nonprofit? Learn to use Foundation Directory, the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with 239,000+ grant-maker profiles.... more
Looking for grants for your nonprofit? Learn to use Foundation Directory, the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with 239,000+ grant-maker profiles. Registration is required.
Candid Lab - Nonprofit Office Hours
Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab (311)
Candid Lab is a weekly opportunity to practice and gain confidence using Foundation Directory and GuideStar. The Nonprofit Resource Center librarian will be available to assist... more
Candid Lab is a weekly opportunity to practice and gain confidence using Foundation Directory and GuideStar. The Nonprofit Resource Center librarian will be available to assist and answer questions. 
Teen Lounge
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Kick back and chill with art supplies, video games and plenty of space to study, read or hang out with friends. For teens and tweens.
Kyoto Art Exhibit - LOCATION: First Floor
Thu, May 28, All day
View a glimpse of everyday life as experienced by school children in Kyoto, Japan. Artwork on view courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Build a Winning Résumé - Registration Required
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pocahontas Greadington Learning & Creativity Center
Your résumé is your first impression, so make it a good one. Learn how to get your résumé past AI-powered applicant tracking systems and HR employees and in front of a... more
Your résumé is your first impression, so make it a good one. Learn how to get your résumé past AI-powered applicant tracking systems and HR employees and in front of a hiring manager.
Kyoto Art Exhibit - LOCATION: First Floor
Fri, May 29, All day
View a glimpse of everyday life as experienced by school children in Kyoto, Japan. Artwork on view courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Kyoto Art Exhibit - LOCATION: First Floor
Sat, May 30, All day
View a glimpse of everyday life as experienced by school children in Kyoto, Japan. Artwork on view courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Kyoto Art Exhibit - LOCATION: First Floor
Sun, May 31, All day
View a glimpse of everyday life as experienced by school children in Kyoto, Japan. Artwork on view courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
Artist Council
Tue, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mary K. Chapman Children's Meeting Room (104)
Gather with other artists to share your work and support fellow creatives. Sessions led by Trueson Daugherty, an emerging visual artist, performance artist and sculptor.
Music Sandwiched In Featuring Shelby Eicher
Mon, Jun 08, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Beloved Tulsa musician Shelby Eicher, a composer, teacher, recording artist and member of the National Fiddler Hall of Fame, kicks off our annual live music series. You may... more
Beloved Tulsa musician Shelby Eicher, a composer, teacher, recording artist and member of the National Fiddler Hall of Fame, kicks off our annual live music series. You may bring your lunch.
American Indian Dances With Mike Pahsetopah
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)
Join Mike Pahsetopah for a performance of spectacular American Indian dances. For elementary schoolers.
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