Are you ready to expand your professional network and transform your library’s digital future? Digipalooza ’27 is the ultimate gathering for librarians, digital content professionals, and industry leaders eager to connect, share ideas, and drive innovation in digital collections. Join us in our hometown of…
When Liane Moriarty’s book Big Little Lies released in 2014, it marked a new era for women’s fiction. Its humor and sharp insight into human nature and relationships captivated audiences, and, in many ways, Big Little Lies paved the way for the rising trend of…
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…
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:…
A new school year brings new routines, new goals, and plenty of opportunities for young readers to discover their next favorite book. For libraries, it’s also an important time to make sure children and teens have access to the stories, information, and formats that can keep them reading throughout…
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…
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…
Some readers have heard of Harry Potter all their life – whether that be through friends, family, movies or merchandise – but have yet to read the books themselves. Some are deeply familiar with the occupants of Number 4, Privet Drive, and those who roam…
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 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…
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…
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…