June 9th – August 15th
It’s time again for Summer Reading and this year we want to Color Our World™! CTBL’s Summer Reading program is for all ages and runs from June 9th to August 15th. To get started contact the library by phone, email or fill out the form below to register. We’ll even send you a small prize for signing up!
To participate, complete five (5) activities from our Activity Guide and call or email CTBL to let us know which activities you did. Once you have completed your five (5) activities, we will send you either a Colorado Talking Book Library baseball cap or Colorado Talking Book Library sling bag (available while supplies last).
Registration Form
2025 Summer Reading Activity List
Large Print Activity Guide (PDF format)
Audio Activity Guide (MP3 format)
2025 Summer Reading Booklists
Booklists are divided by grade level, and there is some overlap. You may find books of interest for yourself or your reader on several of these lists.
Large Print Booklists in PDF format
- Large Print Preschool - Grade 3 Level Reader Booklist
- Large Print Elementary and Middle Grade Reader Booklist
- Large Print Teen Booklist
- Large Print Adult Booklist
Audio Booklists in MP3 format
- Audio Preschool - Grade 3 Level Reader Booklist
- Audio Elementary and Middle Grade Reader Booklist
- Audio Teen Booklist
- Audio Adult Booklist
Online Events
From the National Library Service
Full details of all NLS Summer Reading events can be found on the NLS Summer Reading Program Page
All times listed below are in Mountain Time.
- Summer Reading Kickoff: June 16th, 11 - 12 PM
Join author Mac Barnett for this live Summer Reading Program kickoff event with a reading of his book
Click here to sign up for the Kickoff event with Mac Barnett - Master Gardener Roger Erpelding: June 23rd, 2 - 3 PM
Summer is a great time to get your garden growing. Master Gardener Roger Erpelding is here to help you do just that! Roger is a patron of the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled and will provide tips and tricks for sighted and blind gardeners alike.
Click here to sign up for the Gardening event with Roger Erpelding - Storyteller Donna Washington: June 26th, 2 - 3 PM
This one’s for the kids—or kids at heart. Donna Washington will lead an inclusive storytelling hour for children, engaging with participants in a fun and accessible way.
Click here to sign up for the Storytelling event with Donna Washington - Master Chef Christine Ha: July 14th, 5 - 6 PM
When Christine Ha won the third season of MasterChef, she was the first blind contestant on the show! Join us for a night of conversation about cooking, reading, and everything in between.
Click here to sign up for the Master Chef event with Christine Ha - Musician Jono Manson: July 24th, 5 - 6 PM
Color your world with music! Jono Manson has been playing his brand of music for decades, collaborating and touring with some of the biggest names in the business. Join us for a lighthearted interview that captures some of Jono’s stories and memories, as well as what he’s got planned for his next project.
Click here to sign up for the Music event with Jono Manson - Virtual Tour of the Jefferson Builiding (audio described only)
- On BARD or request on an audio cartridge - DB121189
- Online on the NLS Summer Reading page
From the Braille Institute:
- The Reading Room Sessions: Author Talks and Book Chats
Online weekly conversations, author discussions, and book groups brought to you by the Braille Institute. Find more information and register at:
https://www.brailleinstitute.org/summer-reading-program/
We hope you make CTBL Summer Reading a part of your world this summer!
