Our global book club Big Library Read (BLR) is back! Between now and November 21, the ebook and audiobook of Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key by Tracy Occomy Crowder are available without waitlists or holds on the library reading app Libby and…
As November brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, it is the perfect time to escape into a book before the busy holidays are in full swing. It is Native American Heritage month and there are many great Indigenous voices to highlight in celebration. As people…
When it comes to access models, Cost Per Circ (CPC) has long been a favorite. From quickly filling holds and meeting high-demand titles to exploring niche titles and expanding non-English content, CPC is one of the best ways to fully unlock your digital library’s potential….
Happy November! This is the perfect time to (pumpkin) spice up your marketing and outreach efforts by downloading the marketing kits and social graphics available on the Resource Center. November Social Media Must Haves November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the…
This is my favorite time of year here in Ohio, when the weather starts to dip and all I want to do is curl up on the couch under a blanket and watch a movie (or two or three!). As the end of the year…
Kensington returns to host our last In the Know event of 2024! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get a first look at Kensington’s winter and spring 2025 titles, including special appearances by authors and editors, on Tuesday, November 12 at 1:30pm ET. Register…
Take the middle schoolers in your community on an adventure! Hickory Hollow is a premier collection of original content, featuring six spellbinding short films and six captivating ebooks and audiobooks, available exclusively on Kanopy Kids, Libby and Sora. Shellbark Forest: Natalie’s Story, the first book…
Here in Northeast Ohio, the leaves have started to turn, as has the weather, which means autumn has officially arrived. With the change in season also comes new learning opportunities led by our Training team. Unable to attend our upcoming webinars live? Be sure to…
As a former teen librarian and mother of three, comics have been my go-to resource. They’re fantastic for engaging reluctant and new readers. My oldest daughter, who wasn’t a fan of school or reading, became a book lover after I introduced her to comics. She…
The first official day of Fall in September usually brings out all the harvest cookbooks and cozy reads. By October, patrons are looking for a mix of cozy and spooky as we get closer to Halloween, and what better way to get in the spirit…
Summer reading programs have come and gone, and school is back in session, so now, more than ever, libraries may be looking for titles to keep patrons engaged and entertained. Look no further than the recently added All Access package available from Lerner Publishing Group…
In the age of endless streaming services, finding curated, meaningful content can feel overwhelming. But what if there were a place where not only could you explore a treasure trove of films, but also dive deeper into the stories behind them through engaging conversations? Enter…