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Our ALL AGES summer reading program is returning on June 3, 2024! This year’s theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library and focuses on exploring, and all kinds of adventures.

Sign up is OPEN!
The first 100 people who sign up with receive a summer reading goody bag!

From June 3 to August 9, you’ll get themed book lists and matching activities, and you can win a prize at the end of summer by reviewing books. Materials will be available electronically, in large print, in braille, and in Spanish.

This year the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) is also providing several virtual events, including a kickoff party, live author talks, and online games!

Let the summer reading begin!

Events

2024 Summer Reading Events - All Events

Thursday, July 18 at 3:00 p.m. - NLS Kids’ Event 
The Turtle Dance Music Man, Matt Mazur, is back! Matt will lead us in singing and dancing and treat our young readers to a reading of SATURDAY by Oge Mora (BR23018, DB98170).
Zoom info:
https://loc.zoomgov.com/w/1605982341?tk=pQ3AS8tuwolX-mXqbJ2XQlPKR5_FDLV-oHxZvekviOE.DQYAAAAAX7lYhRZZZXMzWWhLWlMzdUlIZUtsd2E1SElnAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA&pwd=a2hpOFdEclhiaXFreGUwU0s5eDEzUT09&uuid=WN_GIVwYux3QnGjC3YVrC3mhg 
One-tap mobile: +16692545252,,1605982341#
Dial-in number: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 160 598 2341.

Saturday, July 20 at 11:00 a.m. - Cryptid Theme Choose Your Own Adventure for Kids
Join the Texas Talking Book Program for a group choose your own adventure program with the theme of cryptids! Think Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and Chupacabra. This event is designed for ages 8 and up and their families.
Zoom Info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85899754207
One-tap Mobile: +13462487799,,85899754207#
Dial-in Number: 1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 858 9975 4207

Wednesday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m. - TX Birding by Ear Session 1
Join the Travis Audubon Society and the Texas Talking Book Program to learn about birding by ear. This is the first session of a two part program. You should attend this one, AND session two on July 31 to get the full experience.
Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87070280982
One tap mobile: +13462487799,,87070280982#
Dial-in number: 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 870 7028 0982

Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. - NLS Author Talk: Angeline Boulley (Teen/YA focus)
New York Times bestselling author, Angeline Boulley will discuss herbooks FIREKEEPER’S DAUGHTER (BR24040, DB102762) and WARRIOR GIRL UNEARTHED (BR25116, DB114761) in conversation with the moderator award-winning author Andrea L. Rogers. The recording of this event will be available for two weeks following the talk.
Zoom info:
https://loc.zoomgov.com/w/1611670577?tk=neZvzbnLGjQADD1hLcmobEzgvIo8fiiUNXmn2TxArhM.DQYAAAAAYBAkMRZTazkxalZNaVRDZVBrbzJUa0VYREtRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA&pwd=T2dqdE05QTQ3clc1Z3dWYjNOa2lXdz09&uuid=WN_Tylh6sSXQQqT8PfR344FoQ#success
One-tap mobile: +16692545252,,1611670577#
Dial-in: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 167 0577

Thursday, July 25 at 7:00 p.m. - TX Book Club for Adults
MY SISTER THE SERIAL KILLER by Oyinkan Braithwaite (DB 93043)
Though it wears on her, Korede has grown very good at cleaning up her sister's messes—namely, those left after she murders her boyfriends. The bright spot in Korede's life is a kind doctor at the hospital where she works—until the day he meets Korede's sister and asks for her number. Some violence. Commercial audiobook. 2018.
To RSVP email us at tbpRAL@tsl.texas.gov or call us at 1-800-252-9605

Wednesday July 31 at 6:00 p.m. - TX Birding by Ear Session 2
Join the Travis Audubon Society and the Texas Talking Book Program to learn about birding by ear. This is the second session of two. You should plan to attend the first session on July 24, AND this session to get the full experience.
Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82720802269
One tap mobile: +13462487799,,82720802269#
Dial-in number: 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 827 2080 2269

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Book Lists

• Children's Book List
• Teen / YA Book List
• Adult Book List

Activities

• Bird Watch Quest
• Boba Tea
• Geode Science
• Growing Mushrooms
• Sensory Scavenger Hunt
• Unbreakable Code

NLS Escape Room - Whispering Library
This is an escape room for all ages, and intended to be worked on as a family—don't let the theme fool you! These puzzles range from very simple to quite challenging, making it something the whole family can do together!  We recommend that you time yourself and see how fast you can solve all the puzzles.  We recommend opening this escape room in a separate web browser so you can click through to necessary links more easily. Created by network librarians in conjunction with the NLS.

Escape Room (NLS) 

Choose Your Own Adventure (NLS):
For School Age and Young Adult Readers

Adult Readers

TBP (TX) Choose Your Own Adventure  

Review Your Books

Book Review Form

End of Summer Survey

End of Summer Survey Form

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FAQ's

Do I have to read from the book list?
No! You can read whatever you’d like.  

Do I need to track my reading time or number of books?
Nope. You can do that if you like to, but not for us.

How do I win a prize?
By writing a book review for us. Follow the guidelines posted on our website and in the emails you’ll receive this summer by signing up for the program. There is a limit of five reviews per person.  A winner will be chosen by random drawing. 1 review = 1 entry.

What is the prize?
New accessible board game.

Will you send me craft and activity supplies?
No. We will give you detailed instructions you can try out at home though.

Can I still participate in my local library’s summer reading program?
Of course! We encourage all the reading and all the fun you can get!

How do I get these books?
You can have us mail them or you can download them on BARD.

Can you help me with using Zoom?
Yes. Call us to get help at 1-800-252-9605.

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