Candidates must live, go to school in Tulsa county or have non-resident library cards. There are categories for short stories, essays, poetry, and plays. The contest winners are honored in an Awards program held each August in conjunction with the presentation of the Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young People s Literature . Summer Reading Program From May to August each year, the Tulsa City-County Library hosts a summer reading program for teens.
Participants earn chances for prizes by reading books.
If you'd like to get to know another teen from far away, and you're in grades seven through twelve, or are 12 - 18 years old, pick up an application at any library location . Your application will be matched with teens in Ohio, New Jersey, Louisiana, Washington, Arizona, or maybe even Ontario, Canada. Programs Most library locations sponsor events for teens throughout the year. Book discussions, homework help, and game playing are just a few of the examples of the types of programs you can find throughout the year at a Tulsa City-County Library. Each August teens are encouraged to read to younger children, take part in photo contest and more.