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African Presence in Early America II

Celebrate Black History Month
2025-02-18 18:30:00 2025-02-18 20:30:00 America/Chicago African Presence in Early America II Kashif Rashad Nuriddin will present findings from first-hand travels, books and other scholarly research, including some connections to Oklahoma. A taste of Nigerian refreshments will be served.   Rudisill Regional Library

Tuesday, February 18
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-18 18:30:00 2025-02-18 20:30:00 America/Chicago African Presence in Early America II Kashif Rashad Nuriddin will present findings from first-hand travels, books and other scholarly research, including some connections to Oklahoma. A taste of Nigerian refreshments will be served.   Rudisill Regional Library

Rudisill Regional Library

Ancestral Hall

Kashif Rashad Nuriddin will present findings from first-hand travels, books and other scholarly research, including some connections to Oklahoma. A taste of Nigerian refreshments will be served.  

Inspired by author Ivan Van Sertima's book African Presence in Early America, Kashif Rashad Nuriddin, an educator and student of the topic, will present findings from first-hand travels, books and other scholarly research, including some connections to Oklahoma, aligning with the resources in the African American Resource Center.

Hosted by the Friends of the Rudisill Regional Library. 

Rudisill Regional Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Keith Jemison
Hours
We're closed Monday January 20 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
We're closed Tuesday January 21 due to System Wide inventory Day
Mon, Jan 20 Closed
(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 21 Closed
(System Wide inventory Day)
Wed, Jan 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Services

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  • Wireless printing
  • Checkout laptops for in-library use
  • Public Access Computers
  • Meeting Room(s)
  • Book Club
  • AWE Early Literacy Computer
  • Bike Locks
  • Audio Induction Looping, Auditorium Access
  • Public Fax
  • Family Place
  • Business Center

Upcoming events

Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
Travels With Tulsans: Sailing Up the Amazon River
Wed, Jan 22, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Ancestral Hall
Join the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries for this lunchtime travelogue series. For adults.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
Travels With Tulsans: What's Old and New on Route 66?
Wed, Jan 29, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Ancestral Hall
Join the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries for this lunchtime travelogue series. For adults.
National Take Your Child to the Library Day - Clouds and Kaleidoscopes
Sat, Feb 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room
The sky is the limit as we create cloud paint and kaleidoscopes and learn more about the world around us. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.
Exhibit: African Americans and Labor - Celebrate Black History Month
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kick off Black History Month with an exhibit on this year's theme, "African Americans and Labor." For all ages.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
Travels With Tulsans: Antarctica & New Zealand in the 1970s
Wed, Feb 05, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Ancestral Hall
Join the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries for this lunchtime travelogue series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.
Tommy Terrific: Black Cowboys of the Old West - Celebrate Black History Month
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join Tommy Terrific for a magic show celebrating the Black cowboys of the Old West (Bill Pickett, Bass Reeves and Stagecoach Mary).
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
Travels With Tulsans: Off the Beaten Path
Wed, Feb 12, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Ancestral Hall
Join the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries for this lunchtime travelogue series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.
Free Film Screening: "The Killing Floor" (1984, PG) - Celebrate Black History Month
Thu, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join the African American Resource Center and the Circle Cinema for a free screening of "The Killing Floor," highlighting the work of early labor unions. For all ages.
African Presence in Early America II - Celebrate Black History Month
Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ancestral Hall
Kashif Rashad Nuriddin will present findings from first-hand travels, books and other scholarly research, including some connections to Oklahoma. A taste of Nigerian... more
Kashif Rashad Nuriddin will present findings from first-hand travels, books and other scholarly research, including some connections to Oklahoma. A taste of Nigerian refreshments will be served.  
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
Travels With Tulsans: A Wintry Netherlands Weekend
Wed, Feb 19, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Ancestral Hall
Join the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries for this lunchtime travelogue series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.
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