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.

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.

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

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.

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.

This is just a magical place (but most bookstores are). I went in with a list but of course came…read moreout with a couple more books. I was specifically going for a recent popular title but didn't see it. When I asked they said they were out of stock but that the UPS truck had just pulled up and if I waited a bit, I could have one fresh off the truck! Of course I had to shop some more. Service is always great here and you never know what books you will discover that you NEED. Always check out their events. There are a lot that are free but the ticketed ones are well worth it! They bring in some amazing world-class authors!!!!

So many reasons to recommend Magic City. My daughter is an…read moreavid reader so I am always dropping in for a gift for her. We even had her birthday party there. It is always clean and well organised in there. They not only sell books of all genres, but also fun trinkets related to books and Tulsa. The staff are always friendly and very knowledgeable about books (whether they carry the title or not). The prices are comparable. I don't really mind buying here as we are supporting a local business that supports our community very well. Also- there is an inciardi print dispenser there so bring your quarters!!

Moved from Florence Park location and I don't like it as much as the old one. There ia a meeting…read moreroom and restrooms. Books, CDs, DVDs, 14 public access computers and free wi-fi. There are 3 laptops you can check out for in library use. There is parking next to the library on the north side and across the street and down on the north side of the library. Michelle was at FP and is at SB, thank you for all your years with TCCL!

My sons and I frequent here often. We love story time with Ms. Joy and the children's play area. It…read moreis a nice place to sit back and enjoy a few minutes of quiet in a busy world.

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.

Since the Owasso branch is closed, my holds go to Collinsville. I had never been inside this…read morebuilding. It's a totally old school library and I love it. I just dashed in to grab my two books but I will totally be back to check out the other stacks. I can't wait for the new Owasso library to be built but until then, I will probably continue to utilize the Collinsville library. Makes me nostalgic!

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