Talk about your favorite books, meet new people and new friends, explore ideas and live the life you want in good company when you join Talking Books Programs like the Summer Reading experience, Book Discussions, Coffee hour, Special events and more! You can even request a Talking Books speaker for an upcoming meeting or event!
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Kansas' Talking Books Division invites patrons of all ages to join the summer reading program each June and July. This annual program uses the Collaborative Summer Library Program theme to encourage exploration through reading. Our summer reading program receives funding from the Kansas Advisory Council for Talking Books Services. With the Council's support, Kansas Talking Books offers prizes, for youth and adults, to encourage participation. Summer reading participants that meet the program reading goals have a chance to win the grand prize!
Learn about the current Summer Reading topic and planned programs.
Contact Maggie Witte, program coordinator, 800-362-0699, for more information about Talking Books' annual Summer Reading program.
Talking Books' discussion group invites patrons to socialize and share their thoughts on books. The group meets quarterly at 12 p.m., noon, virtually through Zoom, by phone so patrons can interact without leaving the comforts of their homes.
If participating by phone, members will need to provide their name and the phone number they will use to join the meeting. On the day of the book discussion, Talking Books staff will call and add you to the conference call. All you have to do is answer the phone.
Email Maggie Witte to register for our Book Discussion Group or call 800-362-0699. You can also suggest a book and ask about the Monthly VIP book discussion group.
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Annotation: Tax accountant Luther Krank calculates that a Caribbean cruise will cost less than what he and his wife, Nora, spent celebrating the holidays last year. Since daughter Blair is in the Peace Corps, they plan to skip Christmas. Luther, however, doesn't anticipate the town's reaction. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2001.
Cozy up with a mug full of coffee, or a refreshing glass of tea and join other Kansas Talking Books patrons at our new virtual Coffee Hour program. This hour is open to patrons to meet and chat with each other about all sorts of topics. Want to know how other patrons are doing with the latest update to their iPhones? Want to chat about the weather? Recipe exchange? Everyday life skills? Get the chance with our Coffee Hour, open to all patrons twice a month. If you can’t make the afternoon hour, try the evening hour.
Email Maggie Witte to learn more about Virtual Coffee Hours or call 800-362-0699.
Want to learn more about Talking Books in Kansas and the services they provide to help Kansans live the life they want? Planning a conference or event where your community can meet the Talking Books team and get connected? Contact Kansas Talking Books by phone 800-362-0699 or 620-341-6280 or email KTB.ks.gov to request a speaker.
Know someone who struggles to read because of blindness, low vision or other challenges? The State Library's Talking Books Division can help with free programs and services to help Kansans access community, hundreds of newspapers, magazines, weather and job alerts; and more by phone, mobile app or smart speaker. Email KTB@ks.gov or call 800-362-0699 today.
Kansas Talking Books provides free library services to Kansans of ALL ages:
Who are blind.
Who have limited vision.
Who have difficulty holding a book due to stroke, accident, neuromuscular disorder, or many other causes.
Who have been diagnosed with dyslexia or another perceptual or reading disability.
Who are either permanently or temporarily unable to read printed works to substantially the same degree as a person without a print disability.
