The SC Talking Book Services summer reading program is live! If you are an SCTBS patron and haven’t signed up yet, there is plenty of time before the program ends on August 1! Register today by phone, email, or using the form below!
June 2nd - August 1st
Registration
Patrons can register by phone (1-800-922-7818) or email (tbsbooks@statelibrary.sc.gov), or completing the form below and mailing it in. Mailing information is provided on the form.
Progress Tracking
Patrons can track their progress by the number of titles read or the hours spent reading. They must keep up with their book or hour totals and let us know by phone, email, or using the form below.
Grand Prize Drawing
At the end of the program, everyone who has read at least one book or completed one hour of reading will receive a Completion Prize and one entry in the Grand Prize Drawing for a Kindle Fire (Generation 10).
NLS Summer Reading Program
The third NLS Summer Reading Program will run Monday, June 16, through Friday, August 15, 2025. Stay tuned for new information populating this page in the days to come, such as links to a few summer reading programs hosted by your network library.
Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Monday, June 16, 1 to 2 p.m. eastern time
Register for the Kickoff event with Mac Barnett now!
Join author Mac Barnett (Library of Congress National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature) for this live Summer Reading Program kickoff event with a reading of his book Extra Yarn (DB127239), available from NLS in audio. This year’s theme is “Color Our World”—and in addition to this amazing storyteller, we will have more information on how you can join us all summer long. So get ready to dive into summer reading and color our world with books! And learn more about Mac Barnett now.
Master Gardener Roger Erpelding
Monday, June 23, 4 to 5 p.m. eastern time
Register for the Gardening event with Roger Erpelding now!
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. This session will have time for questions, and we’ll have a list of Roger’s favorite gardening books from the NLS collection. Be sure to check out Roger’s recorded presentations about gardening, “Gardening: In the Beginning” and “How Your Garden Grows,” both full of information on how to color your world with plants! Learn more about Roger Erpelding. Links for these two recorded presentations will be available soon. In the meantime, check out Roger’s suggested reading list:
- Accessible Gardening for People with Physical Disabilities: A Guide to Methods, Tools, and Plants (DB52241) by Janeen Adil
- All New Square Foot Gardening: Grow More in Less Space! (DB69864) by Mel Bartholomew
- The Backyard Beekeeper: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden (BR21396)” by Kim Flottum
- A Backyard Vegetable Garden for Kids (DB68370) by Amie J. Leavitt
- Beginners Guide to Growing Great Vegetables (BR24303) by Lorene Edwards Forkner
Storyteller Donna Washington
Thursday, June 26, 4 to 5 p.m. eastern time
Register for the Storytelling event with Donna Washington now!
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. Kids will find fun and inspiration in this hour of creativity and be encouraged to color their world with summer reading. Learn more about Donna Washington.
Master Chef Christine Ha
Monday, July 14, 7 to 8 p.m. eastern time
Register for the Master Chef event with Christine Ha now!
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. Christine will tell us her story and maybe even share a recipe or two. Check out her books Recipes from My Home Kitchen: Asian and American Comfort Food from the Winner of MasterChef Season 3 (DB76676) in audio and Recipes from My Home (BR20085) in braille. Learn more about Christine Ha.
Musician Jono Manson
Thursday, July 24, 7 to 8 p.m. eastern time
Register for the Music event with Jono Manson now!
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. Learn more about Jono Manson.
Questions/Contact
If you have any questions- or wish to sign up for the program- give us a call at 1-800-922-7818 or email us at tbsbooks@statelibrary.sc.gov.
TBS Summer Reading is open to registered TBS patrons in South Carolina.