PRESIDENT’S PODIUM

programs for Travels and trying new venues with Books Sandwiched In.

Over the last three years, we have weathered a pandemic such as the country had not endured since 1918. Thankfully, Zoom allowed us to continue meeting and to uphold our mission of supporting the Tulsa CityCounty Library and literacy. While those virtual meetings are not the same as in-person meetings, they did permit us to keep working together providing lively programs and helping maintain activities at TCCL.

The Friends resumed in-person programs and meetings, creating more opportunities for connecting people with library activities. Travels with Tulsans and Books Sandwiched In returned with audiences happy to be back at Central Library. Both of those programs have made innovative changes, expanding the number of

THANK YOU, FRIENDS!

The Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries not only provide innovative programs, but the group also supports library staff members by offering scholarships, helps with Staff Development Day, and contributes to Take Your Child to the Library Day, among other programs. All of these activities are made possible through memberships and donations. Thank you for being a member of the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries. Consider taking a more active role by becoming a Board member or volunteering for a committee.

Being a member of the Friends is a most rewarding experience. It is a special joy to serve as president and work with so many innovative, creative, and generous people. I am fond of sharing quotations about books, reading, and libraries. Here is one to treasure:

"Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up

Thanks to your generous support, we have now exceeded our annual fundraising campaign goal of $21,500. We can't support our library systerm without YOU! Your generosity makes an impact in the lives of those in our communities by strengthening the crucial work of our libraries.

There's still time! Our campaign cycle runs until June 30, so if you haven't joined or renewed your membership as a Friend yet, simply visit www.TulsaLibrary.org/Friends to give by credit card. You’ll receive an “I  My Library” decal with your gift of $25 or more.

Consider An Employer Matching Gift

Utilizing your employer’s matching gift benefit is often as easy as filling out an online form. Talk to your employee benefits representative or visit your benefits website to see if your company has a matching gift program. Many employers will double or even triple your support, allowing you to make a greater impact on our library and our community.

windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve and contribute to improving our quality of life." Sydney Sheldon 

Dorothy Minor, President

Make A Tribute Gift

To honor or memorialize a loved one with a gift to Friends, simply return a donation form, found at www.TulsaLibrary. org/Friends, with your gift of any amount.

FROM DEC. 22, 2022 - APRIL 30, 2023

WE RECEIVED GIFTS RECOGNIZING THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS:

$100, $50, $50 - In Memory of Carla Arrington

$30, $25, $25, $25 - In Memory of Charlotte Ankershiel

$100- In Memory of Marina Metevelis

$100 - In Memory of Marion Noldt

$100 - In Memory of Margaret & Eugene Starr

$50 - In Memory of Carol Eames

$50 - In Honor of Gwen Hampton

$50 - In Memory of Sally Frasier

$50 - In Memory of Edith Senske

$25 - In Memory of Tom Herndon