September Monthly Essentials
September can be a busy time for libraries and readers alike, with back to school under way, Labor Day around the corner, and autumn on the horizon. Whether your patrons are trying to channel that productive fall energy into tackling a challenging read or managing…
The top 10 narrative films of 2026… so far!
Today we are closing out our midyear check-in series with our most watched narrative films. Where the US list trends toward true stories and quiet character studies with The Life of Chuck, H Is for Hawk, The Luckiest Man in America —Canada and Australia/New Zealand…
How one library turned Kanopy Kids into a morning routine (and how you can too)
Streaming prices keep climbing, and when they do, Kanopy Kids titles see an increase in plays, a sign that families are actively looking for alternatives their library already provides. But sometimes providing access alone isn’t enough. The good news: turning a collection into a program…
Discover the most watched Kanopy Kids titles so far!
We’re back with our midyear recap, looking at what Kanopy Kids titles patrons have watched the most so far this year. The US list trends toward exploratory, educational content, dinosaurs, alphabets, and real-world curiosity, in hits like T-Rex Ranch, Blippi’s Ultimate Playdates, and Closer Look:…
Shop women in translation reads now
Hello Readers! Once again, it is August and Women in Translation Month. This is an annual celebration of books from around the globe written by women that have been translated into English, and as a world lit lover, it’s one of my favorite times of…
Most watched world cinema titles on Kanopy… so far!
Continuing our midyear check-in series: world cinema. If one thing stands out this round, it’s overlap — The Worst Person in the World, Vermiglio, Perfect Days, and The Ugly Stepsister all landed in the top 10 across every region, pointing to a shared appetite for…
What TV show patrons watched the most at the midyear mark on Kanopy
Next up in our midyear check-in series: TV shows! Two clear trends emerge across regions. The US patrons leaned into spy and espionage series — Berlin Station, The Night Manager, and Spy City all made the top 10 — while Canadian and Australian/New Zealander patrons…
August recommended lists you won’t want to miss
August signals the summer wind down as back to school season is coming in hot! It is national wellness month, perfect to de-stress with some reading. August is also Women in Translation month where we celebrate women authors from around the globe and their work…
What documentaries patrons watched most at the midyear mark on Kanopy
This is the first in our midyear check-in series, as we take a genre-by-genre look at what’s resonating with Kanopy audiences so far this year. First up is documentaries. Documentary viewing this year skews toward music and art (profiles of Diane Warren, Jeff Buckley, and…
Discover your new favorite fall picks with OD librarians
Thanks to all who joined us for our Fall Picks from OverDrive Librarians Webinar! While it admittedly felt strange to consider cozy fall reading during these hot summer days, we’re so excited for the amazing titles coming out this fall! Shelia, Sarah, Kristin, Holly and…