If you, or someone you know are not able to enjoy books or magazines because: you cannot see well enough to read conventional print; if a physical disability prevents you from handling the printed materials; or a reading disability causes you to be unable to read you may want to take advantage of the free services offered by the Colorado Talking Book Library (CTBL).

CTBL provides postage-free audio, braille, and large print library materials to eligible residents in Colorado. Apply for this free service today.

NOTE: For those using a screen reader, the PDF forms do not work with broswer's PDF viewers. You will need to download the application and open it in Adobe to be able to read and fill out the form. 

• Adults
  •  Adult Application for CTBL services PDF  
• Children
  • Application for Children Under 18 Years of Age PDF
  • Supplemental Parental Acknowledgement Form for Patrons under 18 PDF
• Spanish Application PDF
• Organizational Application PDF
• Department of Corrections and Division of Youth Services
  • ​​​​​​​Institutional Resident Application PDF

Application Checklist

• Your application is completely filled out
• You have the appropriate signature
• Please mail, fax, or email the application to the Colorado Talking Book Library (For email, you must scan the application with a signature on the front page, we cannot accept electronic signatures.)