We’re beyond excited to announce that Julia Whelan, award-winning audiobook narrator, bestselling author, and one of the most recognizable voices in the industry, will be taking the main stage at Digipalooza 2025 as a keynote speaker on Thursday, August 14, from 9:30–10:15 AM. A true…
There are many aspects of a book that may appeal to readers, and my favorite is setting. I look for books with a strong sense of place as these atmospheric reads can transport readers to new, fun, or familiar places and add to the reading…
June is the time when kids are getting out of school, families are spending more time together, and road trips are in the works. That means plenty of patrons are going to start searching for audiobooks that the whole family can enjoy together. June also…
By Katie Blachman Take a moment to imagine you’re at the library and you get a question from a user over the phone, over email, or in-person about Libby… Do you feel comfortable answering their question?… Do you know which features in Libby will best…
Looking to energize your library’s programming and outreach in 2025? We’ve got you covered! From engaging book clubs and film events to ready-to-use marketing materials, here’s a round-up of key resources designed to help Canadian public libraries connect with their communities. Lights, Camera, Canada! Discover…
V.E. Schwab’s southern-gothic debut, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, was officially released on June 10, sending fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and the Shades of Magic series scrambling for copies. Libraries can expect strong demand from readers drawn to atmospheric,…
Summer is just around the corner (and is finally starting to feel like it after this remarkably chilly springtime in Ohio), which means that I’ll be tearing through my audiobook listen-list during my summer travel plans, home renovations, and yardwork. Since having kids, time to…
June is an exciting time for reading. With the beginning of summer and vacation season, it’s a perfect time for beach reads and road trip listening. June is also Pride Month and National Audiobook Appreciation Month, and Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th. Below are…
OverDrive’s most recent recorded In the Know presentation in collaboration with Springer Nature spotlights a timely and thought-provoking topic – why social science matters. Public and academic librarians and patrons seeking to deepen their understanding of the evolving role social science plays in shaping our…
With June almost upon us that means one thing for libraries across the country: the start of summer reading. Which also means the culmination of months of hard work for the librarians who have been preparing for it. This year’s theme is Color Our World,…
By Emma Dwyer We recently hosted a live webinar to help library staff support patrons using Kanopy, the streaming video platform for libraries Whether you’re new to Kanopy or just need a refresher, this session has everything covered. Webinar highlights Trainers Lisa and Lauren…
Perhaps I am alone in this, or maybe not, but while I cannot stand to watch a horror movie, I am addicted to Stephen King novels. Just the novels, not the movies. I still remember being in high school, sitting by the pool during one…
