Tulsa City-County Library

About Tulsa City-County Library

The Tulsa Library opened in 1913 with one location and just over 1,000 items in circulation. By 1955, the library system expanded to serve residents throughout Tulsa County, officially becoming the Tulsa City-County Library. Now with 24 branches and over 1 million items in circulation, TCCL has become a staple of professional, educational and entertainment-based sources for the Tulsa community. As the first TCCL librarian said, the library system contributes to “the fund of wholesome recreation that sweetens life and to the wider knowledge that broadens it.” In 1913 McGlenn defined the library as “a central home where citizens of all creeds and conditions [can] find a common ground of useful endeavor,” and TCCL continues to sustain and develop this objective over 100 years later. The Tulsa City County Library's missions is to inspire, promote learning and create connectiosn that strengthen our communities. Goals of the Tulsa City-County Library: 1. We will provide all of Tulsa County with equitable access to our services and materials. 2. We will contribute to stronger communities. 3. We will build and sustain a library system for the future.