Banned Together x Banned Books Week
This Banned Books Week (October 5–11), join us in celebrating the freedom to read, reflecting on the importance of open access to ideas, and reminding ourselves why protecting that freedom matters. To support this initiative, we’re spotlighting the documentary Banned Together, available to your patrons…
Introducing “Inspire Me”! A New Way to Discover Your Next Great Read in Libby
At Libby, we’re always working to make your experience better, smarter, and more enjoyable for both you and your patrons. Today, we’re excited to announce a brand-new feature that we think readers everywhere will love: “Inspire Me.” What Is Inspire Me? Inspire Me is an…
Using Low Stimulation TV to Create Healthier Screen Time
In a world where children’s television is often fast-paced, loud, and bursting with flashing colors, many parents and caregivers are beginning to ask: Is all this stimulation healthy? Enter low stimulation TV: a growing genre of children’s programming designed to soothe and engage rather than excite…
Webinar Recap: 5 Essential Marketplace Tools to Expand Reach in Libby
By Lauren Bajda Are you looking to personalize your library’s presence in Libby, reach more users, and increase title visibility? In our recent webinar, OverDrive experts shared five essential Marketplace tools that help public libraries do just that while saving valuable staff time. Webinar Highlights…
Shop Professional Sports Books, Films, & More
I’ll never forget where I was when the Cleveland Cavaliers won the 2016 NBA Championship (yes, I realize Steph Curry’s book released this month so it’s a weird thing to bring up). That was something I’d never been able to experience before; one of our…
Big Movie Watch is Almost Here!
Get ready for Kanopy’s upcoming Big Movie Watch, launching September 19 and running through September 28. This program is available to U.S. and Canadian libraries on pay-per-use plans as well as those with PLUS-only accounts. Canadian Kanopy users will be able to stream What We…
Middle School Favorites
Well, by this point, school is solidly back in session for everyone, including that time of our lives that was chaotic and stressful and overwhelming (at least for me), MIDDLE SCHOOL. While that is 3 years of my life you could not pay me to…
Getting Started with Libby Webinar Recap
By Emma Dwyer Thank you to everyone that was able to join us for our August training webinar, Getting Started with Libby Lauren and I always have a wonderful time sharing the latest Libby updates and demonstrating how easy it is to get started…
Shop Women in Translation Books, Films, & More!
Even though I’m no fan of the heat, August is one of my favorite months, because I spend most of it inside, enjoying the AC and reading. What am I reading? Why, women in translation, of course! For more than a decade now, lovers of…
Shop Summerween Books, Films, & More
Summerween is back and bigger than ever! The warm-weather Halloween trend is for anyone who doesn’t want to wait all summer long to get into the Spooky Season spirit – for many, this beloved time kicks off on July 5. Think carving watermelons instead of…