Meet the Creators Behind These Scholastic Favorites
From thrilling murder mysteries to fascinating biographies and beautifully illustrated classics-in-the-making to gritty storybook retellings, this lineup of librarian-selected Scholastic new releases have been a hit across age-groups. Now you can learn more about the inspiration behind these works of art – from the creators…
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…
Last Chance: Stock Up During Our Back to School Sale – Ends September 30!
As classrooms and libraries settle into the new school year, it’s the perfect time to refresh your digital collection with books students can’t wait to read. In case you haven’t heard, the Back to School Sale is one of the best opportunities to save on…
Updates to Hold Suspensions in Libby & Marketplace
OverDrive is making updates to how hold suspensions work across our platforms and library websites. After reviewing hold data and feedback from partners, these changes are designed to streamline the movement of holds and reduce the amount of time unwanted holds sit unclaimed. Or, as…
September Recommended Lists You Don’t Want to Miss
September is a great month for libraries! Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September, sharing one card, endless possibilities. Libraries are also supporting students back in school and gearing up for Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts September 15. All readers are getting ready for great…
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…
Boosting Discovery: How Libraries Are Using Libby’s Shelf Talkers
In today’s day and age, libraries from all over the world are constantly seeking creative ways to engage with their patrons effectively. After all, why meticulously plan a community event or launch a new resource without making sure patrons know that it’s available? The American…
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…
Once Upon a Fall: Scholastic Stories for the Season
Scholastic has been fostering a love of learning and reading in generation after generation of children for over 100 years. In honor of the Back to School season, OverDrive’s librarians have collected a fantastic compilation of new Scholastic releases that are sure to become your…
Discover Your New Favorite Fall Picks with OverDrive’s Librarians
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our Fall Picks from OverDrive Librarians webinar! Jane, Sarah, Sydney, and I enjoyed sharing the fun books we are looking forward to and the entertaining Kanopy picks. During the dog days of Summer, we…
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