January Essentials
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…
The Best Overlooked Reads of 2025
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…
The Summer Book
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…
Shop the Best Books from Indie Authors Now!
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…
Bring Holiday Cheer to Your Patrons with Tinsel Town on Kanopy!
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…
Top Books of December
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…
Celebrate the Holiday Season with the 12 Days of Kanopy!
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 for the Holidays
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…
Gift-Wrapped Romances: Holiday Reads Your Patrons Will Adore
The twinkle of lights, a crackling fire, a cup of cocoa, and a heartwarming love story to tie it all together, the holiday season is made for cozy nights and feel-good reads. With All Access Romance now available in the OverDrive Marketplace, your patrons can…
November Essentials
November brings us closer to the end of the year, but first, this month has plenty to celebrate. It is Native American Heritage month and there are many books to recognize and highlight the culture, traditions, and achievements from various indigenous voices. There is also…