“America has only three cities: New York, San Francisco and New Orleans. Everywhere else is Cleveland.” – Tennessee Williams Welcome to Lost and Found in Cleveland! We’re thrilled to spotlight this heartwarming, character-driven film featuring a stellar cast—Martin Sheen, June Squibb, and Dennis Haysbert—that explores…
Sarah and I, as the unofficial Swifties of the OverDrive Digital Content Librarian team, are here to make sure that your patrons have some great books to read when they stop listening to Life of a Showgirl on repeat (I’m on listen number… I don’t…
When is the best time to promote romance titles to your patrons? The better question – when isn’t it a good time? According to a Cloudwards Google Trends analysis in 2024, Romance was the most popular book genre in a whopping 22 states. One of…
Stephanie Garber’s recently released Alchemy of Secrets is already sparking excitement among readers with its mix of lush fantasy, romance, and page-turning intrigue. To help your patrons keep the magic alive long after they’ve finished Garber’s latest (or while they wait for copies for this…
Fall is officially upon us! For cozy readers, this is the best time of the year – apple picking, pumpkin carving, soup season, candle-lit reading nights, spooky atmosphere, and more. What’s not to love? Whether you adore the pumpkin spice season for the comfort reads…
This Banned Books Week (October 5–11), join us in celebrating the freedom to read, reflecting on the importance of open access to ideas, and reminding ourselves why protecting that freedom matters. To support this initiative, we’re spotlighting the documentary Banned Together, available to your patrons…
In a world where children’s television is often fast-paced, loud, and bursting with flashing colors, many parents and caregivers are beginning to ask: Is all this stimulation healthy? Enter low stimulation TV: a growing genre of children’s programming designed to soothe and engage rather than excite…
We’ve got some exciting news for public libraries and book lovers everywhere: Libby is teaming up with Read with Jenna! 🎉 That’s right, the book club that’s been filling TBR lists since 2019 is now easier than ever for your patrons to explore. Starting September…
From thrilling murder mysteries to fascinating biographies and beautifully illustrated classics-in-the-making to gritty storybook retellings, this lineup of librarian-selected Scholastic new releases have been a hit across age-groups. Now you can learn more about the inspiration behind these works of art – from the creators…
What happens when a currently touring, Grammy-nominated artist teams up with the library app readers love? Something pretty special. We’re thrilled to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership between Libby and Tyler Childers, launching the Hickman Holler Reading Club—a new initiative that brings together music, storytelling, and the power…
For more than a decade, libraries around the world have brought their communities together through shared reading experiences like Big Library Read and Together We Read. These programs have celebrated storytelling, sparked conversations, and connected millions of readers with books — all made possible by…
I’ll never forget where I was when the Cleveland Cavaliers won the 2016 NBA Championship (yes, I realize Steph Curry’s book released this month so it’s a weird thing to bring up). That was something I’d never been able to experience before; one of our…