The Dung Beetle and Me [Guest Post + Giveaway]
By: David Elliott, Author of In the Desert In March of this year, Candlewick Press released In the Desert, the penultimate in a series of ten lavishly illustrated poetry picture books focusing on the world of animals. By the time the last book is on…
The Thursday Murder Club Read-Alikes
Mystery lovers, rejoice! The film adaptation of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club is in theaters on August 22 before streaming on Netflix on August 28. There is so much for fans to love from this series, including beloved characters, clever clues, a quaint English…
Libby’s New Discovery Tool Helps Patrons Explore Their Library’s Digital Collection
Engaging search feature helps uncover books and stories in each local library’s catalog Cleveland, OH — August 26, 2025 — Libby today announced the launch of Inspire Me, a new search and discovery experience that supports book discovery within a user’s local library collection. Inspire Me…
Shop Women in Translation Books, Films, & More!
Even though I’m no fan of the heat, August is one of my favorite months, because I spend most of it inside, enjoying the AC and reading. What am I reading? Why, women in translation, of course! For more than a decade now, lovers of…
Digipalooza ’25 Day 3: Libraries, readers & the future we’re building together
Catching up? Check out the Digipalooza ’25 Day 1 and Day 2 recaps Though Day 3 – the final day – of Digipalooza ’25 had a lighter events schedule than Day 2, it certainly wasn’t short on compelling moments. After kicking off the morning with…
Digipalooza ’25 Day 2: A keynote session with Jason Reynolds, libraries leading the way with AI & more
Catching up? Check out our Digipalooza Day 1 recap. Digipalooza ’25 is in full swing, and Day 2 was loaded with energy, inspiration and a whole lot of library love! First, attendees fueled up for a day full of learning with a delightful, delicious breakfast,…
Digipalooza Day 1: A big Blue Sky Campus welcome to hundreds of attendees
We’ve barely wrapped up the first day of Digipalooza ’25, and we’re already having the best time! This week, we’re bringing you hot-off-the-presses updates and recaps from OverDrive’s one-of-a-kind user conference. Taking place just steps away from Lake Erie in our hometown of Cleveland, Ohio,…
Let the reading games begin: Sora’s new Reading Challenges are here!
Looking for a fresh way to ignite a love of reading in your classroom or library this school year? Say hello to Reading Challenges in Sora, a brand-new feature designed to turn everyday reading into a fun, motivating adventure for students and educators alike. Whether…
Kanopy Signs on as Producer and Distributor of Newest Charlie Kaufman Short Film “How to Shoot a Ghost”
The Film is Set to Make Its World Premiere on September 1st at The Venice International Film Festival CLEVELAND — August 7, 2025 — Kanopy announced today that it is signing on as a producer and distributor of Charlie Kaufman’s new short film “How to…
August Essentials
There’s no better way to enjoy the last few weeks of summer than to kick back and relax with a great new read. Whether your patrons are looking for something to unwind with on a beautiful August day or listen to while travelling on a…