Get familiar with the Libby Read US April title
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…
March Memoirs
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…
Beyond the Book: Diversifying Your Academic Collection with Flexible Lending Models
Today’s academic libraries are under pressure to deliver: growing demand for digital resources, tighter budgets, and a user base that expects instant access to the content they need. Big, one-size-fits-all subscriptions can lock you into paying for titles that get little or no use, while…
The Winners of the 2026 Libby Book Awards are here!
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…
Libby Names the Winners of the 2026 Libby Book Awards
Expert librarians select the year’s most outstanding books, with winners including “Onyx Storm,” “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil,” and “We Can Do Hard Things,” among other exceptional titles CLEVELAND – March 4, 2026 – Libby, the leading library reading app, unveils the winners…
March recommended lists you won’t want to miss
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…
OverDrive Names Marc DeBevoise President, Expanding Support for Libraries and Schools
Bringing decades of digital leadership to strengthen OverDrive’s mission for libraries and schools. CLEVELAND, OH — March 3, 2026 — As OverDrive — home to Libby, Sora, and Kanopy — moves into its next chapter, the company today announced that Marc DeBevoise has been named President and appointed to the Board of…
KANOPY’S “HOW TO SHOOT A GHOST,” DIRECTED BY CHARLIE KAUFMAN AND STARRING OSCAR NOMINEE JESSIE BUCKLEY, STREAMS ON KANOPY BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2026
Acclaimed Short Film, Produced by Kanopy, Premieres Worldwide via Public Library & Academic Access Platforms CLEVELAND — February 25, 2026 — Kanopy, the ad-free, subscription-free global streaming platform available through public and academic libraries, today announced that its critically anticipated short film, “How To Shoot…
Research Reinvented: Empowering Student Scholars with Digital Access and Enhanced Search Features
Today’s college students are managing a lot: classes, work, family, and other commitments. Flexible access to educational resources is more important than ever. Digital resources make this possible, giving students 24/7 access to eBooks, audiobooks, and films so they can work on their own schedule,…
Villains and Anti-Heroes
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…