Farewell 2025, it’s been real. The beginning of a fresh year is a time to look back and reflect on the year’s best books while looking towards the future with resolutions, goal setting, and new reading challenges. Let’s kick off 2026 on a high note…
We’re thrilled to publicly announce the 2026 Libby Book Awards Nominees! The Libby Book Awards celebrates stories that captivated readers, sparked conversations, and kept us turning pages late into the night. From heartwarming fiction to steamy romantasy to pulse-pounding thrillers and more, these titles represent the best books of 2025. See last year’s winners Thousands of…
It’s that time in your reading year. You’re counting the number of books you’ve read, perusing the lists of best books of the year, considering the gaps in your reading, and thinking about what to read in 2026. But every year there are terrific books…
Invite your patrons to experience The Summer Book, a moving adaptation of Tove Jansson’s beloved novel that beautifully captures themes of family, grief, and the quiet wisdom found in nature. Directed by Charlie McDowell and starring Glenn Close, the film follows the evolving relationship between nine-year-old Sophia…
While traditional publishers, of course, put out some great books, many talented self-published authors continue to succeed on their own, thank you very much. More and more, they are even getting great deals to have their books produced on audio, a fact I’m especially happy…
The End of Year Sale is going on now through December 31, making it the perfect time to give your patrons or students the gift of reading. Whether you’re making sure readers have something to listen to during holiday travel or preparing students for holiday…
The holiday season is a magical time of the year for libraries, a time when families gather, slow down, and look for comforting stories to enjoy together. This holiday season, Kanopy is excited to share with you Tinsel Town! Brimming with charm, humor, and heartfelt holiday chaos, this feel-good British Christmas comedy is the perfect pick for…
During the month of August we invited our library friends to Get Lost with Libby! Across Australia, libraries jumped in with creativity, humor, and some seriously impressive craftsmanship to bring the campaign to life. The goal was simple: create a Get Lost with Libby themed…
December Essentials Ding-dong, ding-dong, the end of the year is nigh! If this is as mind-boggling to you as it is to me, welcome to the club of people who blinked and 2025 was over! That being said, December is a great time of year…
Start the holiday countdown with Kanopy’s 12 Days of Kanopy! Kanopy’s festive lineup of holiday classics and heartwarming favorites is sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit! From December 13 through December 24, we encourage you to promote a new film each day that’s perfect for your patrons to enjoy during the lead up to the holiday season. To make…
Crafting is fun at any time of year, but it can be a special source of joy in the winter, when the cold days and long nights urge most people to spend more time indoors. Crafting can be a way to channel creativity, relax and…
I have always loved stories about families. I’m sure my therapist is better equipped to explain why, but I assume it’s because I enjoy more character-driven narratives, and am, by nature, a very nosy person. To me, figuring out why Aunt Margaret and Aunt Adelaide…
