Genealogy Center

02/01/2026

Did you have ancestors in Indian Territory? In this program at Suburban Acres Library, learn the history of the Dawes Rolls and how to use these records to research your Native American and Freedmen ancestry.

Registration is required: https://ow.ly/kYRF50XYP7q

01/30/2026

Curious about your family history but don’t know where to start? Join us TOMORROW at Schusterman-Benson Library for a free, beginner-friendly workshop that will introduce you to the fundamentals of genealogy research and demonstrate how to use Ancestry Library Edition, one of the world’s largest collections of genealogical records available and free at all TCCL branches!

For adults and teens. Registration required: https://ow.ly/NHzr50Y1SSG

01/28/2026

All TCCL locations, including the Genealogy Center, will be closed Thursday, Jan. 29 for systemwide inventory. Regular hours resume Friday—see you then!

01/26/2026

01/26/2026

Due to inclement weather, all TCCL locations will remain closed on Monday, Jan. 26.

On Tuesday, Jan. 27, the following locations will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.:
Central Library
Hardesty Regional Library
Martin Regional Library
Rudisill Regional Library
Zarrow Regional Library

All other TCCL locations will remain closed.

For up-to-date information on library closings, visit www.tulsalibrary.org or call 918-549-7323 before you visit the library.

01/25/2026

Join us in celebrating Judge Greg Bigler as our 2026 Circle of Honor Recipient! The award presenation for Judge Bigler will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Hardesty Regional Library.

Judge Greg Bigler is the author of several works, including “Rabbit Decolonizes the Forest: Stories From the Euchee Reservation” and the law review articles “Foundations of Tribal Society: Art, Dreams, and the Last Old Woman” and “Traditional Jurisprudence and Protection of Our Society: A Jurisgenerative Tail.” Bigler is a tribal judge and lawyer who exlusviely represents Native American tribes and is deeply involved in Euchee language revitalization.

Learn more about this year's Circle of Honor recipient at: https://ow.ly/U7qY50XUBIY.

01/23/2026

All TCCL locations are closing at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, and will remain closed through Sunday, Jan. 25, due to winter weather conditions. Events scheduled for these dates are cancelled. Check www.tulsalibrary.org or call 918-549-7323 for updates on library operations.

Remember, many digital library resources are accessible 24/7 from anywhere--all you need is your library card!

Snuggle up with a good e-book or get cozy on the couch with a movie. Explore options in our digital collections at www.TulsaLibrary.org/digital.

Learn something new with free online courses for personal and professional development, from foreign language and art lessons to resume help and interview prep. Browse resources at www.TulsaLibrary.org/online-learning.

Stay safe this weekend!

01/23/2026

Curious about your family history but don’t know where to start? Join us next week on Jan. 30 Schusterman-Benson Library for a free, beginner-friendly workshop that will introduce you to the fundamentals of genealogy research and demonstrate how to use Ancestry Library Edition, one of the world’s largest collections of genealogical records available and free at all TCCL branches!

For adults and teens. Registration required: https://ow.ly/ELLl50XQvBV

01/23/2026

As we prepare for what looks like a significant winter storm, please note the following available warming stations.

01/18/2026

All TCCL locations, including Hardesty Regional Library and the Genealogy Center, are closed Monday, Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day! We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

01/16/2026

Curious about your family history but don’t know where to start? Join us on Jan. 30 at Schusterman-Benson Library for a free, beginner-friendly workshop that will introduce you to the fundamentals of genealogy research and demonstrate how to use Ancestry Library Edition, one of the world’s largest collections of genealogical records available and free at all TCCL branches!

For adults and teens. Registration required: https://ow.ly/ELLl50XQvBV