Friends of Colorado Talking Book Library

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.

05/22/2026

*Popular children’s books*
Julia and the Shark DB114633
Author: Hargrave, Kiran Millwood
Reading Time: 4 hours, 6 minutes
Read by: Gabriella Cavallero
Subjects: Family, Growing up, Fiction
"Ten-year-old Julia loves the mysteries of the ocean and marine biology, just like her scientist mother. Her family is spending the summer on a remote island where her mom is searching for the elusive Greenland shark, a creature that might be older than the trees, and so rare that it’s only been seen a few times. But the ocean is reluctant to give up its secrets, and Julia tries not to worry as her mother returns disappointed at the end of each day. Determined to prove that the shark is real, Julia sets off on a quest to find it herself, armed with a set of coordinates, a compass, and her trusty rain jacket. She soon realizes that there are some journeys you shouldn’t go on alone. As Julia comes face to face with the dark and wondrous truths of the sea, she finds the strength to leave the shark in the depths and kick up towards the light." For grades 4-7.

05/21/2026

The Dinosaurs are coming!!

Get ready to ROAR into Summer Reading! Mark your calendars - the fun starts June 1!

05/20/2026

Student Resources

BrailleBug helps students, educators, and curious learners explore how braille works, why it matters, and its history—plus learning tied to The Dot Experience museum for tactile discovery.

05/18/2026

Student Resources

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