I visited the library after attending a block party rally event calling for more transparency in…read moretulsa courts by requiring camera placement in each courtroom and judge chambers. i decided to go in the library after the event in large part because of a previous court case i'd observed, in which a judge asked a party representing herself to provide copies of her piece of evidence, but because the court copy machine was not working, she had to go across the street to print copies from the library. and due to the potential postponement of a court date i surmise such a delay could engender, i'd decided to print a copy of the flyer i received promoting the event from the library printer, as i'd not used any copying machine at that library location since its remodeling. the print and copy station, located on the first floor, at about the middle of the room to the right, facing away from the main court adjacent entrance, was user friendly based on the experience i had. the copy machine charged 25 cents to print the flyer with color, and it would have been 10 cent if i were printing in black and white. further, the copy machine, located in the picture to the far left, includes instructions for how to use it, with the only confusion i'd experienced being which direction to face the document in the insert slot, so you might want to pay a lil closer attention to that aspect than others when printing a copy. lastly, having not visited the library for any significant amount of time since the installment of study rooms to the second floor, i got a close look into some of the several reservable glass enclosement quiet rooms overlooking downtown, a distinct feature among all library locations i've visited, in tulsa or otherwise.

Advertises parking for BOK center events but then locks cars in the garage with no way to get them…read moreout. Came from OKC and had to find a hotel room because of this.

I love going to this library! The staff is exceptionally helpful. Very clean environment and always…read morewilling to order books they might not have. Looking forward to the new revamped Owasso Library coming soon!

This is one of those hometown gems. The staff here is always so friendly, greeting everyone as they…read morecome in. Granted, I don't browse the stacks here often; I just pick up books that I've requested on hold. I just went to an event here hosted by the Owasso Community Gardens (plant swap). The side room was perfect for this and other events. Support your local library! :)

What can I say besides libraries are little slices of heaven on earth. Hardesty is just a few…read moreblocks from my new home. I love to read so one of the very first things a did after moving to Tulsa was get a library card. This place is a library lovers dream. It is huge. Nice big parking lot with handicap-accessible parking. Drive up Dropbox is available so you can drop off your books if you don't have time to go inside. This library is clean, even the bathroom sparkled. Helpful staff scattered about and they are always more than happy to help you find anything or answer questions. There are many computers and I saw several large study rooms where people were studying. They have a huge children's section that's closed off. I'm not sure if there are books in there but there's plenty of room for the kids to play. I'll be honest sometimes I just wanna get away from the TV, people and life's stressors and one my favorite things to do is to take my Kindle or the book I'm reading ( I like both ebooks and regular books) and go to the library, curl up in one of their comfy chairs and read for several hours especially in the summer when it's hot outside. If you like to read and haven't checked this library out, I highly recommend you do so.

My children finished the summer reading program today and collected their prizes :-) they really…read moreenjoyed the wide variety of age appropriate toys and computer programs as well.

The library has many free activities for children including art classes, game nights, and after…read moreschool spaces. There are even free art classes!

Nice, clean, modern facility. They have a genealogy section and helpful people. They have the…read morenewspaper on microfiche as well as online. Parking beside and behind the building.

My first time here. Stopped by after a lunch to let the kids do something inside since it was…read morefreezing. They had a nice little play area for the younger ones. Not very big itself, but I liked the design where it's like you are reading books under trees. The staff helped me sign up for my first Tulsa County Library card and went through how to order things online. Did you know you can check out 50 items? I didn't. That's a lot. Managed to check out two books and two dvds. I'm a bit of a book nut, but because Marie Kondo says I can only keep 30, being able to borrow books from a library will help me reduce clutter and finally find joy.

This library is conveniently located inside Lafortune park and near Memorial High School. There is…read morea play area for young kids with lots of toys to play with and of course, the children's books are right next to it. I saw puzzles and a chess set and lots of seats so you can sit down, relax, and read a good book or play on your laptop, phone, or iPad. There's also several computers available to use if you don't have your own. The librarians are really friendly and helpful as well. They offer printing, fax, and scanning services for 10 cents a page. Overall, a clean, quiet, peaceful environment.

Pros: I'm pleasantly surprised regarding the size of their collection (well at least for the things…read moreI'm interested in). They have new released before the libraries in much larger cities (Houston & Phoenix), shorter waiting list times, and a wider selection of audio books Cons: my kids keep getting library fines. Weekly library fines. However, that's more my fault than the library's.

Amazing for childs who love books to read and suprised me when my child got a toy. Truly amazing.read more

This is my toddler mines go-to library. The staff are friendly and chat with my child and me. I…read morelike that there is a nice little children's section with seating and books that highlight diversity in race, culture, religion, languages, etc. The quiet room here is small, but does the trick when you need a quiet area to study or catch up on some clerical work. The library stays pretty quiet, but nobody seems too upset when my toddler loudly sings while flipping through pages. Small library, but nice and has a very neighborhood vibe.

Nice library that I liked better before the renovation and expansion. It was my close little…read morelibrary when I lived in Brookside. It is kind of a day care center after school. Kids can walk there from the school across the street and parents pick them up after work. Their public use computers are usually full. Staff not the nicest, but that changes. Plenty of parking now. Small selection of books in Spanish.

They've remodeled this location and it has lots of cool upgrades. There is something for everyone…read moreat this quaint location. The staff has always been friendly and helpful anytime I've come in. Good place to go without the crowd of the downtown library

Great place to sit and read. It's so cute. It's great for little kids. There's a magical play area…read morefor kids. You can order books to this library

This library is like a step back in time. It's a nostalgic 2 floors with a big staircase and lots…read moreof rooms used for all kinds of local activities and services to the public. They host tons of events, and when I'm less busy in summer, I enjoy attending the adult craft events. Last summer I even went to the children's exotic animal exhibit because I'm a kid at heart who loves animals. Staff are very kind. And I use my library card most for the Libby app and hoopla app to rent books and audiobooks electronically. There is always something going on and a great selection of books. Take your kids! And ignite a passion for reading!

Lovely to go to a library and think I'll have peace and quiet, but I didn't at all when I came to…read morethis one. Unfortunately, one of the librarians is a Karen. No one can enjoy themselves with the Karen working, and it honestly ruins the entire experience of a library. Secondly, no where in the policy or guidelines does it state that people can't sit at the back of the library, but yet today while I was sitting there, a police officer pulled up and told me that a librarian had called the police and said I needed to move. A very Karen-like move for a certain librarian to pull off. I had to grab my things and move to the front of the library, just because a librarian woke up this morning and decided she wants to be a Karen today.