Eastern Oklahoma Library System Competitors

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The Tulsa Library opened in 1913 with one location and just over 1,000 items in circulation. By 1955, the library system expanded to serve residents throughout Tulsa County, officially becoming the Tulsa City-County Library. Now with 24 branches and over 1 million items in circulation, TCCL has become a staple of professional, educational and entertainment-based sources for the Tulsa community. As the first TCCL librarian said, the library system contributes to “the fund of wholesome recreation that sweetens life and to the wider knowledge that broadens it.” In 1913 McGlenn defined the library as “a central home where citizens of all creeds and conditions [can] find a common ground of useful endeavor,” and TCCL continues to sustain and develop this objective over 100 years later. The Tulsa City County Library's missions is to inspire, promote learning and create connectiosn that strengthen our communities. Goals of the Tulsa City-County Library: 1. We will provide all of Tulsa County with equitable access to our services and materials. 2. We will contribute to stronger communities. 3. We will build and sustain a library system for the future.

Stillwater is a growing and confident community of about 50,000 located between Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Wichita, Kan., and serves as a hub for north central Oklahoma in all things cultural, economic and athletic. USA Today, Forbes and CNN/Money Magazine recognized Stillwater as an outstanding community and a wonderful place to begin a career, to start a business, to raise a family, or to retire. Established in the Land Run of 1889, Stillwater boasts a great educational system and is home to Oklahoma State University. The City of Stillwater employs more than 500 people, and each person is committed to providing outstanding public service. The City is led by an experienced management team who are strong supporters of business and are dedicated to growing the local economy. It operates under a council-manager system. In this form of government, an elected city council is responsible for making policy, passing ordinances and approving the city’s budget. City Council appoints the city manager, city attorney and municipal judge. Citizens are encouraged to be an active participant in local government. Our civic leadership is dedicated to attracting new businesses, fostering entrepreneurial growth, and promoting local shopping. Stillwater has an exceptional downtown with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, numerous city parks and trails, and the community’s medical resources are among the top in the state. Stillwater’s growth is constant at approximately two percent per year, and it is the tenth largest city in the Oklahoma according to the 2010 U.S. Census.