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Film Screening: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming A Space"

Celebrate Black History Month
2026-02-18 18:00:00 2026-02-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Film Screening: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming A Space" Come out for a free film screening of the documentary about Zora Neale Hurston's work as an anthropologist. For tweens to adults. Rudisill Regional Library

Wednesday, February 18
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-18 18:00:00 2026-02-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Film Screening: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming A Space" Come out for a free film screening of the documentary about Zora Neale Hurston's work as an anthropologist. For tweens to adults. Rudisill Regional Library

Rudisill Regional Library

Ancestral Hall

Come out for a free film screening of the documentary about Zora Neale Hurston's work as an anthropologist. For tweens to adults.

Join us for a powerful documentary that explores Zora Neale Hurston’s groundbreaking work as an anthropologist and writer. Claiming a Space highlights Hurston’s role in preserving African American culture and folklore through her fieldwork and storytelling, offering insight into how her research shaped the understanding of Black life in America. This screening celebrates her legacy as both a scholar and a cultural pioneer.

The film was originally aired on PBS and is rated G.

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Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
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Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Wed, Jan 21, 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 - Hiking Yellowstone: A Deep Dive
Wed, Jan 21, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Ancestral Hall
Join the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries for this lunchtime travelogue series. For adults.
Rudisill Teen Lounge
Wed, Jan 21, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Jan 22, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Rudisill Teen Lounge
Fri, Jan 23, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Devices for Beginners
Mon, Jan 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Computer Lab
Got a new device for the holidays? Or want to stay better connected with long-distance loved ones? Come learn how to use your phone or tablet. For adults.
Rudisill Teen Lounge
Mon, Jan 26, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jan 27, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Wed, Jan 28, 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 - Moroccan Streets
Wed, Jan 28, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
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Rudisill Teen Lounge
Wed, Jan 28, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Rudisill Teen Lounge
Fri, Jan 30, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Rudisill Teen Lounge
Mon, Feb 02, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Exhibit: Black Historians and Storytellers of Oklahoma - Celebrate Black History Month
Mon, Feb 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kick off Black History Month with an exhibit on this year's theme, "100 Years of Commemorations." For all ages.
Rudisill Teen Lounge
Tue, Feb 03, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Wed, Feb 04, 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 - Singapore: Life in the Little Red Dot
Wed, Feb 04, 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.
Rudisill Teen Lounge
Wed, Feb 04, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Rudisill Teen Lounge
Thu, Feb 05, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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The Art of Commemoration: Oral and Written Storytelling - Celebrate Black History Month
Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ancestral Hall
Join us for part one of a two-part workshop on how to document and share your own stories. For adults and teens.
Rudisill Teen Lounge
Fri, Feb 06, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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National Take Your Child to the Library Day - Rainbow Fish Make and Take: Confetti and Kindness
Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for a hands-on activity inspired by the beloved story "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries.
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Mon, Feb 09, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Brown Bag Book Discussion - Celebrate Black History Month
Tue, Feb 10, 11:30am - 1:00pm
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Join the Friends of the Rudisill Regional Library for an engaging conversation about "Their Eyes Were Watching God," a timeless novel by Harlem Renaissance writer &... more
Join the Friends of the Rudisill Regional Library for an engaging conversation about "Their Eyes Were Watching God," a timeless novel by Harlem Renaissance writer & anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston.
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Tue, Feb 10, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Black History Month: Homeward to the Prairie I Come - Gordon Parks Photographs From the Beach Museum of Art
Wed, Feb 11, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Philbrook Museum is honoring Gordon Parks, famed African American photographer, with an exhibit opening Feb. 11 and running through June 19.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Wed, Feb 11, 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 - Land of Fire and Ice: Two Weeks in Iceland
Wed, Feb 11, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
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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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Wed, Feb 11, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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African Presence in Early America III - Celebrate Black History Month
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ancestral Hall
Kashif Rashad Nuriddin will present findings from first-hand travels, books and other scholarly research, including some connections to Oklahoma. For adults.
Rudisill Teen Lounge
Thu, Feb 12, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Fri, Feb 13, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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1-2-3 Play With Me Parent-Child Workshop
Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Playing is learning! Join us for a special play workshop event for parents and children ages 1-3.
The Art of Commemoration: Digital Storytelling - Celebrate Black History Month
Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Join the African American Resource Center for part two of our digital storytelling workshop, highlighting techniques and tools for storytelling. For adults and teens.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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 18, 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 - Adventures in Egypt
Wed, Feb 18, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
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Join the Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries for this lunchtime travelogue series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.
Rudisill Teen Lounge
Wed, Feb 18, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
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Film Screening: "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming A Space" - Celebrate Black History Month
Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ancestral Hall
Come out for a free film screening of the documentary about Zora Neale Hurston's work as an anthropologist. For tweens to adults.
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