Friends of Colorado Talking Book Library

06/08/2026

Summer Reading at CTBL

Have you signed up for Summer Reading yet? Registration, activity guides, booklists, event information and more can be found at https://myctbl.cde.state.co.us/summer-reading-2026

06/06/2026

The Friends of the Colorado Talking Book Library honor the bravery, sacrifice, and historic triumph of the Allied forces on June 6, 1944.

06/05/2026

We doughnut know what we'd do without you!

Happy National Doughnut Day!

06/04/2026

Eighty six years ago today, Carson McCullers' novel, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter was published. It doesn't seem that long ago, does it? Want to to read (or reread it), give us a call and ask for DB058532 (digital), BR011395 (Braille) or PR004095 (large print).

Deep South, 1930s. John Singer, who is deaf and mute, feels content until his best friend, also mute, is committed to a mental institution. Singer, who can read lips, becomes the confidante of several town residents, all of whom want answers to their problems. Some strong language. Oprah's Book Club. June 4, 1940.

06/03/2026

If we could all have as great an attitude as Monroe!

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06/01/2026

Summer Reading Is Here!

CTBL's all-ages Summer Reading Program starts today! CTBL patrons can contact the library by phone (303-727-9277/800-685-2136), email ([email protected]), or fill out the form at myctbl.org to let us know they would like to participate.

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

*Popular children’s books*
The Sherlock Society DB126810
Author: Ponti, James
Reading Time: 6 hours, 3 minutes
Read by: Sanderlin, Mark
Subjects: Mystery and Detective Stories, Suspense Fiction, Family
"Siblings Alex and Zoe Sherlock take their last name as inspiration when choosing a summer job. After all, starting a detective agency has to be better than babysitting (boring), lawn mowing (sweaty), or cleaning out the attic (boring and sweaty). Their friends Lina, an avid bookworm, and Yadi, an aspiring cinematographer, join the enterprise, and Alex and Zoe's retired reporter grandfather offers up his sweet aquamarine Cadillac convertible and storage unit full of cold cases. The group's first target is the long-lost treasure supposedly hidden near their hometown Miami. Their investigation into the local doings of famed gangster Al Capone leads them to a remote island in the middle of the Everglades where they find alarming evidence hinting at corporate corruption. Together with Grandpa's know-how and the kids' intelligence--plus some really slick gadgets--can the Sherlock Society root out the conspiracy?" For grades 3-6.

05/27/2026

Have you ever wondered about the evolution of audiobooks? Here is a quick video giving you a detailed explanation. When I went down this rabbit hole, I didn’t realize how interesting I’d find this to be!

This version contains on-screen ASL interpretation.View a version with extended audio description: https://youtu.be/E4tifOhUJwsView a version without interpr...

05/25/2026

Both the Colorado Talking Book Library and the Colorado State Publications Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday May 26th at 9:00 am.