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…
Now more than ever it is vital for public and academic libraries to fight for the freedom to read, provide access to information, and keep the conversation going about the impact censorship has on our communities. Atomic Focus Entertainment in association with Kanopy presents Banned…
Banned Books Week began in 1982 as a response to the increasing number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores, and libraries. The American Library Association (ALA) and other partners launched this initiative to bring attention to attempts to restrict access to certain materials and…
Books for All is NYPL’s flagship effort for 2024 aimed at breaking down barriers for readers of all ages and backgrounds in New York. This initiative also provides opportunities for communities and libraries across the country to get involved in protecting the freedom to read….
Long before we were accessing groceries or a ride through an app on our phone, readers have been discovering the joy of ebooks on mobile devices. This is why for the past 10 years, readers from across the world have come together every September 18…
