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Sunshine and Stories Episode 207: Library Joy at the Colorado Talking Book Library 

Episode Summary:  
Kate Compton chats with Lorrie Spoering, the wonderfully passionate Reader Advisor Librarian from the Colorado Talking Book Library (CTBL). Lorrie shares how CTBL keeps the joy of reading alive for folks who can’t access traditional print—whether due to vision loss, dyslexia, or even paper allergies (yes, that’s a thing!). With a national connection and a treasure trove of audiobooks, players, Braille, and large print, CTBL is like a magical book genie—minus the lamp. And the best part? It’s all free! 

Outline:  

00:18 - Meet Lorrie Spoering  
01:43 - What is CTBL?  
03:57 - Helping someone get signed up
06:15 - What do patrons receive?  
07:23 - What are patrons looking for?
10:27 - What else should we know?  
14:14 - Outreach  
15:30 - Closing  

Resources:  

Colorado Talking Book Library 

CTBL Application 

To reach Lorrie Spoering with any questions about CTBL’s services, please email [email protected]. 

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CSL projects like this one are funded in part by the Grants to States program administered by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Colorado State Library, Institute of Museum and Library Services, or the U.S. Government.