2023 was another record year for public libraries! Not only did 2023 see the one billionth title borrowed through the Libby app, but last year readers checked out 662 million ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. That’s a 19 percent increase over 2022! Colleen Hoover dominated…
It’s a new year as well as a new month, and we’re rolling out a new feature to celebrate: Monthly Essentials. Near the beginning of every month, we’ll include links to OverDrive Marketplace shopping lists that will cover all the essentials you need to know…
For several years in a row I would set a reading resolution related to the number of books I read. I don’t think I ever actually hit that goal. Eventually I stopped making that particular resolution and started to adopt reading goals beyond the number…
Start the year off right by helping your community meet their New Year’s Resolutions using Libby Extras! From learning new skills, creative endeavors, to preparing students for college and beyond, providing Libby Extras is a great way for you to engage with patrons and help…
Don’t you just love reading challenges? They are always a fun way to get out of your reading comfort zone and explore new books and authors. As someone who also often struggles with figuring out what I want to read, they can be helpful in…
By Jane Whitehurst, Digital Content Librarian There is something inherently magical about the days between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, even when the weather here in Cleveland is dark and depressing. Thinking about this season makes me envision candles softly glowing, frost on the windows, a…
It’s the most wonderful time of year! Not the holidays (although that is also enjoyable), no, I am talking about when publications and websites put out their Best Books of 2023 lists! Whether you are looking to fill holds on these popular titles, fill gaps…
Personally, I’m someone who prefers to spend her New Years Eve at home. In the past that has meant ordering takeout and watching the boxset of a beloved television show I had received as a Christmas present or curling up with a good book checked…
There is a new way for users to access Libby Extras from your library! In addition to discovering Extras through the Libby app, users can now access Extras through new, optimized direct links to each of the services your library offers. These direct links provide…
As digital book lending continues to flourish, public libraries remain an essential resource for free reading materials through the Libby app. Since 2021, North American Public Libraries have seen a 55 percent increase in ebook and audiobook checkouts! Audiobooks experienced a significant growth in circulation…
Keeping up with patron demand is always one of your highest priorities – and biggest challenges. Our End of Year Sale is a great time to maximize your collection development dollars and serve more readers for less, including on incredibly popular books like Fourth Wing…
By Meghan Volchko, Digital Content Librarian Come with me and you’ll see a whole bunch of great books! As I’m sure you know by now, the Roald Dahl classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is about to hit the silver screen again, this time as…
