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Kansas Talking Books Programs

Annual Summer Reading Program

Kansas Talking Books invites patrons, of all ages, in June and July to join the summer reading program. This annual program uses the Collaborative Summer Library Program theme to encourage exploration through reading. The KTB 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 stimulate participation. Summer reading participants that meet the program reading goals have a chance to win the grand prize. 

Maggie Witte, program coordinator, 800-362-0699

Book Discussion Group by Phone

The Kansas Talking Books' discussion group enables patrons to socialize and share their thoughts on books. The group meets quarterly at 12 p.m. noon, by phone so patrons can interact without leaving the comforts of home.

Group members will need to provide your name and the phone number to use to join the meeting. On the day of the book discussion, Kansas Talking Books staff will call and you to the conference call. All you have to do is answer the phone.

Register to join by emailing Maggie Witte or calling 800-362-0699.

Youth Reading Club

Youth Reading Club (YRC) is a year-round program offering personalized reading recommendations and rewards for meeting reading goals. YRC is open to current Talking Books patrons ages 17 and under, with parent or guardian permission.Rectangle divided in 3 parts, a sound wave inside a circle, letters YRC, & Youth Reading Club.

Program participants receive personalized reading suggestions based on their likes and dislikes.

 

Registration is free. Participants receive a welcome packet and membership certificate. There are four membership levels and rewards for meeting reading goals. Every book or magazine read gets members closer to a new level and earning rewards.

Membership Levels Reward Levels
Bronze at 25 books or magazines 25 books or magazines
50
75
Silver at 100 100 books or magazines
150
200
Gold at 300 300 books or magazines
400
Platinum at  500 500 books or magazines
750

Contact Us

800-362-0699
620-341-6280

1 Kellogg Circle
PO Box 4055
Emporia KS 66801

KTB@ks.gov

Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.