Woman smiling and wearing over the ear headphones. Text overlay: Kick off Summer Reading with the NLSBPD. NYS Talking Book and Braille Library

The Summer Reading Program Kicks off on June 24! 

Join us on a Summer Reading Program adventure from June 24 to August 9, 2024! Throughout the summer, the NLSBPD (National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled) will host story times, activities, music, author events, and more! 

The program kicks off on June 24 with a virtual event for all ages. Events will be held online, and while age suggestions are listed for each event, every program is open to all! Please visit the NLS Summer Reading 2024 Program for more information and to register.

Kickoff Event (all ages) 

Monday, June 24, 4:00 PM eastern time 

NLS Director Jason Broughton will kick off this year’s summer reading program with a warm welcome and Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden will delight our young readers with a picture book reading of The Adventures of Marshmallow and Peter (DBC30393) by Peter Heath.

Story time and music by Turtle Dance Music (K-3rd grade) 

Thursday, July 18, 4:00 PM eastern time 

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 (BR23018DB98170) by Oge Mora. 

Author Talk: Angeline Boulley with Andrea L. Rogers (YA and Adult) 

Thursday, July 25, 7:00 PM eastern time 

New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley will discuss her books Firekeeper’s Daughter (BR24040DB102762) and Warrior Girl Unearthed (BR25116 in process, DB114761) in conversation with the moderator, the award-winning author Andrea L. Rogers. The recording of this event will be available for two weeks following the talk.