Coming soon: Big Library Read
Believe it or not, the next Big Library Read is almost here! Our global ebook club will be returning March 30 – April 13 with the ebook version of Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic by Michael McCreary. When he was five, stand-up comic Michael McCreary…
Lois Lowry joins the Professional Book Nerds podcast
The iconic author shares her thoughts on memories and stories Lois Lowry is a living legend. Her books have won just about every major award out there – including two Newbery Medals – and sold millions of copies around the world. These books are designed…
Record Number of Readers Turn to Public Libraries for Digital Books
Jan. 23, 2020 – Libraries reach first-time patron milestones driven by new Libby app features and “Public Library Connect” partnerships
OverDrive’s ALA Midwinter Preview: Empower Lifelong Reading
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist The library world will be coming together this weekend in the city of Brotherly Love for the annual Midwinter conference. Team OverDrive will be there, sharing updates about Libby, exciting news about our upcoming Hold Redelivery service and…
Here’s Lookin’ at You, 2020!
Over the past year, we’ve traveled across the US to meet many library lovers. From book festivals to comic conventions, to just a day in a library, we’ve had the chance to meet so many book friends and help them on the Digital Bookmobile. We…
Record Number of Library Systems Achieve 1 Million+ Digital Book Checkouts in 2019
Jan. 15, 2020 – Toronto Public Library retains rank as #1 worldwide and Los Angeles Public Library races to the top for US digital libraries
Sora App – a 2019 TIME Best Invention – Increases K-12 Student Reading
Jan. 14, 2020 – At FETC, educators to share how they use Sora to improve reading engagement with ebooks and audiobooks
Introducing New Libby Website Assets to Help Reach Your Readers
By: Annie Suhy, Outreach Specialist You already know the importance of your library’s website. It’s the online gateway to your library’s resources. For those who do not or are not able to visit your physical branch, it may also serve as the first and only…
Join the Professional Book Nerds 2020 Reading Challenge
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist Last year, our Professional Book Nerds created a reading challenge and readers from all over the world participated, each reading 12 different books to fulfill the challenge. The nerds had so much fun creating the 2019 challenge, they…
A look back on BLR in 2019 and a look ahead to 2020
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist We just wrapped up another successful year of Big Library Read (BLR) programs. BLR is our global ebook club that connects readers around the world with the same ebook at the same time without wait lists or holds….