my library experience today was a two-parter of sorts. since i'd planned to go to the grocery store…read morein the same direction from where i live, i'd also brought a book to drop off on the way. that leads to a good opportunity to highlight the library drop-off bin on the front exterior, which is open for dropping off books at all hours. furthermore, though i've seen other libraries with drop-off bins, none i've yet seen is as creative as the one at nathan hale, which is an open shark mouth, and makes for a fascinating reflection on to what you may feed knowledge. then, on the way home from the grocery store, i returned to check if either of the holds i'd requested online were available, and if the library restocked the la semana newspaper i've been reading in the last couple years. leaving the groceries i'd bought under a bench on the outside of the library, i found inside that one of the books i'd requested was available, only days after requesting a hold on the book, and the newspaper was already stocked, on only the second day the weekly edition has been updated. additionally, i noticed a bulletin about muscogee creek freedmen history geneology from a speaker whose name i've seen as a guest on a radio show, and such a speaking event is reflective to me of the kind of inclusion of ideas and historical acknowledgement the library attempts to cultivate, with the muscogee creek freedmen history being of specific significance in part because of the location of the library location on muscogee creek reservation land. and lastly, the guest service i received was welcoming and kind as usual. though the librarian who greeted me by the door was someone i've not seen much if at all at the location, she gave me a warm welcome. and i also recognized a librarian i've seen there more often, who was assisting another guest. and such a dynamic of a veteran paired with a newcomer is one i've noticed at the library location, which keeps the atmosphere fresh with ideas and personalities while continually delivering excellent guest service.

There has been an improvement in staff. Ben went out of his way to find me a couple of books by…read moreauthors that were similar to Connelly, Child, Crais, and Lescoart. I like it better than I did for quite awhile.

i went to the library yesterday to ask if i'd be able to post a flyer at the location for an…read moreupcoming event celebrating april birthdays of children with autism, in conjunction with easter. the young woman who assisted me kindly asked me to show her a confirmation email from the county library online support giving approval for posting the flyer at library locations, which i'd received a couple days prior within about two days of requesting permission. she then promptly posted the flyer on the bulletin board in the first corridor of the library, before the main book section. then, while waiting for a ride from the library, i was blessed to get the opportunity to observe a magnificently curated display in the library corridor regarding the history of black wall street, as well as significant people to the literary tradition cultivated at the particular library location, which is the home of the african american resource center for the tulsa library system. among the individuals recognized for efforts to the library include hannibal johnson, john hope franklin, and nikki giovanni, each of whom is pictured on a wall display along with a quote from each concerning a connection to the library. lastly, i'd like to offer an observation about the black wall street display that especially resonated, which is that the description accompanying the image of the williams family at the center of the particular display emphasizes that the couple chose to build a life in the greenwood district more for the economic opportunity available than the connection to african american culture. yet, the image and description is juxtaposed with a display case of egyptian artifacts, which though i'm not certain is a permanent display, suggests to me that although some individuals significant to african american have not placed an emphasis on cultivating a distinct culture, culture still perseveres in history.

Rudisill is a nice community library. Although modest in size it as a nice collection of books,…read morevideos, papers and topical materials. It also has an adequate quantity of computers (complete with WiFi) available for independent research. It has an African American focus with historical records and art work. Very helpful member of the community it serves.

Love this location. Good location for my family, clean, good hours, always helpful. Usually has…read morebooks I am looking for..

Looks like a new facility. All the usual library stuff, except the staff that was there, just now,…read morewas not very helpful. 4 of them were so busy talking to each other, they just let me stand at the desk waiting on them to finish their personal conversation. 1 might have been a volunteer, they looked pretty scared. In the end, the book I drive 10 miles to get, was missing.

So glad I found this! They are very friendly and you can…read moretake tree limbs, branches, and trunks. Just show up with your dr. License for id purposes. Cyndi

I went to the Tulsa green waste location twice this week after first checking the website to see if…read morethey were open. They showed open the first time and today also. After driving 15 miles one way I found them closed both times! Maintain your website for accurracy folks.

First, I'm thankful Catoosa has a library. This review is strictly from my point of view as a mom…read morewith a toddler. I wish their kids area was more kid friendly. I want my son to be excited about going to the library. What they have there for children to play/enjoy is one felt board, two kids computers, and a couch. And children's books of course. But I want to be able to go to the library to play/read with my child not chase after him because there's nothing to entertain him so he resorts to just running around. They do have a preschool reading time on Wednesdays at 10. My son was too young to enjoy it, but the other children seemed to be having a good time!

This is an unexpected jewel of a library! It is in a beautiful building adjacent to a public park…read morewith a splash pad, and the facility is always clean and inviting. The librarians are friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable of the collection. They can offer additional suggestions for you to read when you return a book you really liked. The collection is rich and diverse, and the children's area is cheerful, comfortable and has eye-catching displays of the newest books. There is a 5-book limit per patron, but the little ones always see more that they want to read...which brings them back, week after week. The Story Time for pre-school is professional, organized and keeps even the toddlers' attention. There are also programs for teens and book clubs for adults. The Catoosa Public Library is really a wonderful place that is a credit to the community.

i'd been scheduled to appear in court monthly for the last six months, and yesterday was the last…read moreappearance for the alternative court program for which i'd been scheduled. the proceeding was timely and efficient, with specific thanks due to ms. weather, the court-appointed case manager for the program, and the ruling judge, judge horton, who while not having as direct an influence on the journey in the program as ms. weather, was straightforward today in communicating the terms of graduation, including owning no payment to the court and obtaining one more document from the court for background check case expungement. further, i'll be remiss if i did not thank the counseling group that petitioned for the admittance to alternative misdemeanor court, two goats solutions, especially point attorney mrs. pansy and representative ms cheyenne. while the term transformation that appears on the graduation certificate i received today seems a bit exaggerated, i've definitely been given a prime opportunity from participation in the program, and i'm confident the growth i have experienced in the six months has been more enjoyable, and subjectively more beneficial than the alternative of prison time.

Only take checks, no camera on site. Rejected CVS passport photo for hair on forehead. Plan to…read morespend a full day by the time you park and are rejected multiple times. Feels like the process if from 1925

The remodel is great. I see pictures on facebook after an…read moreevent. Disappointing to see about the event when it is over. Perhaps a calendar of events could be posted.