Bring Your Community Together, One Book Club at a Time
With Libby Book Clubs, libraries can connect their communities with buzzy new reads, beloved authors and exciting partners, all through Libby. Libby Book Clubs bring together our traditional Libby Reads programs alongside new partnership offerings. Each program appears as a campaign in Libby and features…
Kanopy Staff Pick – Halloween Horror
It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing, the air is cooler, every food imaginable gets a pumpkin spice makeover, and it’s time to queue up some horror films to set that Halloween mood. We’ve consulted a wide variety of watch styles amongst…
October Monthly Essentials
Welcome one and all to spooky season! It’s that moment again when everything turns to pumpkin spice and ghosts. As an arachnophobe, I’m not crazy about the number of spider decorations that always pop up, but I will admit to having a soft spot for…
ITVS and Kanopy Partner on Direct-To-Platform Distribution Opportunity for Independent Filmmakers
New presale model secures upstream value for educational and public library rights, empowering creators to close critical production budget gaps SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Oct 6, 2026 — Independent Television Service (ITVS) today announced a landmark partnership with Kanopy, the premier streaming service for universities and…
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion ebooks now available in Marketplace
Calling all Reprobates—meet me immediately at Lapis Lazuli House for an important announcement! The ebooks of The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower are now available in Marketplace and ready to add to your library’s collection! Now, if you’re confused by this…
Make Social Media Easier: A Look at SOCi for Public Libraries
Managing your library’s social media can feel like a full-time job. Especially when your staff is already wearing multiple hats. Planning a content calendar, creating posts, writing captions, scheduling content, and keeping up with comments and engagement all take time. And while social media is…
Finding the Right Film Faster: Kanopy’s New Topic-Based Discovery
Sourcing the right educational video often starts with a subject area but teaching and research rarely stay neatly within disciplinary boundaries. A faculty member teaching a course on refugees might be approaching the topic through political science, sociology, human rights, or Middle Eastern studies. A…
Spooky, Not Scary: Halloween Picks for Kids on Kanopy
Halloween is just over a month away, and families will be looking for seasonal things to watch together. Kanopy Kids has a set of Halloween titles that lean more silly than scary, which makes them a good fit for younger viewers. Here are seven to…
Shop the best books about books
September is Library Card Sign-up Month and a great time to highlight all your library offers. It is also perfect for some bookish reads. Books about books are always a big hit at the library. With novels about authors, bookstores, libraries, book clubs, and more,…
The Kanopy Crypt Collection: A New Name for the Horror Collection Your Patrons Already Love
If you’re a longtime Kanopy partner, you’ll notice something different this October. Fright Fest has a new name: the Kanopy Crypt Collection. Same curated lineup your patrons look forward to every fall, just under a new banner. Whether your regular patrons come back every year…