A New Chapter for Our Global Book Club: Libby Reads

For more than a decade, libraries around the world have brought their communities together through shared reading experiences like Big Library Read and Together We Read. These programs have celebrated storytelling, sparked conversations, and connected millions of readers with books — all made possible by your library. 

Today, we’re thrilled to announce a new chapter in that journey: Big Library Read and Together We Read are uniting under one name — Libby Reads. 

Why the change? 

While the names were different, the programs always had the same mission: one ebook and audiobook, available to everyone for free, with no waitlists. By bringing everything under the Libby Reads name, we’re making it easier than ever for libraries to promote the program and for patrons to join in on the fun. 

What this means for your library 

• Simplified promotion: One clear, recognizable brand across all regions. 

• Stronger connection to Libby: Patrons instantly know where to access the book. 

• Same trusted experience: Always-available ebooks and audiobooks, plus refreshed marketing materials for your library to share. 

• Global impact: With one consistent name, Libby Reads strengthens recognition with publishers, authors, and readers around the world. 

“For more than a decade, our digital book club programs, hosted in partnership with libraries around the world, have brought millions of readers together,” says Jen Leitman, Chief Marketing Officer of OverDrive. “With the launch of Libby Reads, we’re building on that tradition with a unified brand that strengthens recognition, simplifies promotion for our library partners, and makes it easier than ever for their patrons to connect through books.”

Quick FAQs 

Q: Is the program experience changing?
No. Your patrons will still enjoy unlimited access to one featured ebook and audiobook for two weeks, just under the new Libby Reads name. 

Q: Do libraries need to do anything differently?
No. You’ll continue to receive the same marketing support, toolkits, and communication from us — just refreshed with the new brand. If you have Big Library Read or Together We Read branding on your website, you can update it with the new branding that you can find on the Resource Center. 

Q: What about regional book clubs (what used to be Together We Read)?
We’ll maintain flexibility where needed. For example, Together We Read Canada will become Libby Reads: Canada, and Together We Read UK will become Libby Reads: UK. Leselounge mit Libby will keep the same name for German-speaking region book club programming. 

Q: Why is this better for my patrons?
Because it’s clearer, simpler, and instantly recognizable. Patrons will see “Libby Reads” and immediately know where to go — Libby! 

What’s next 

The first official Libby Reads program will launch in November 2025, and we’ll be sharing new promotional toolkits with libraries soon. For readers, nothing about the experience changes — they’ll continue to enjoy unlimited access to a featured ebook and audiobook through Libby. 

Thank you for being part of this exciting new chapter. Together, we’re making it easier for readers everywhere to discover great books — and to discover them through your library.