Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what lies beyond? From the earliest stargazers to the groundbreaking missions of today, space has always captured our imagination. Now, you can share the wonders of astronomy, science innovation, and space exploration with your…
It feels like dark romance is all that everyone can talk about right now, as we remember that this is a genre that has been popular for as long as romance books have been popular. The sweeping, angsty, beautiful story that is Wuthering Heights reminds…
Announcing the featured title for the Libby Reads US program: Familia by Lauren E. Rico! “A masterfully woven tale of mystery, reconciliation, and familial love.” – Abby Jimenez, New York Times Bestselling Author Readers of Olga Dies Dreaming and fans of Julia Alvarez will be captivated by this spellbinding story told from…
Over the last decade memoirs have remained one of the most consistently popular nonfiction genres in libraries. While biographies offer black and white facts, memoirs offer the reader a chance to experience the world from someone else’s perspective and maybe see some of themselves reflected…
Authors, librarians, publishers, and book lovers came together at The Brooklyn Center for History to recognize the year’s most outstanding ebooks and audiobooks at the third annual Libby Book Awards. Hosted by Emmy-winning TV host and producer Ross Matthews and narrated by award-winning raconteur Daniel Henning, the awards honored the best in genres: from unforgettable debut authors…
The first day of Spring will be here before you know it! March is an exciting month in which we celebrate Women’s History Month and can enjoy a Friday the 13th, St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of Spring and more. At the library, patrons…
Once in a while, it’s fun to embrace a little villainy. We’re all familiar with classic stories of heroism, with handsome knights in shining armor and smiling superheroes saving the day. The following stories shift the spotlight to the people who were cast in the…
We’re thrilled to share the featured title for the first global Libby Reads program of 2026! From March 26 – April 9, readers worldwide can check out Meet the Neighbors by Brandon Keim with no waitlists or holds in the Libby app. A beguiling invitation to discover an expanded sense of…
Wuthering Heights has captivated readers for over a century, and with good reason – there are as many different elements to love about the novel as there are readers. There’s the gothic setting, moody atmosphere, complex characters, lush language, dark romance – the list just…
We want to thank everyone who took the time to look through the nominated titles and voted to select this year’s finalists, all amidst the important work that you do daily for your communities. Thanks to all of you (over 1,600 librarians and library staff from across the US and Canada <3 ), the titles on…
Get ready for Kanopy’s Big Movie Watch, running February 9 – 23, 2026. This program is available for U.S. and Canadian libraries on a pay-per-use basis, as well as for PLUS-only accounts. For PLUS-only libraries, Across the Universe will be automatically added to your account…
While February certainly feels like the Tuesday of the year here in cold, gray, and snowy Cleveland, it does offer the perfect opportunity to settle in and get to reading! We have Black History Month to celebrate and Valentine’s Day to consider, and as always,…
