Why libraries keep coming back to Libby Reads
Since 2013, in alignment with our mission of providing accessible, high-quality digital content, OverDrive has hosted dozens of virtual global and regional reading programs that continue to help libraries engage readers, spark meaningful conversations, and expand access to great books. From Big Library Read to Libby Reads In 2025, we brought together our community reading initiatives under a…
“I See You’ve Called in Dead” serves as next global Libby Reads pick
Darkly funny, heartfelt, and unexpectedly uplifting, I See You’ve Called In Dead by John Kenney is the next featured title in the Libby Reads program. From July 9–23, readers can borrow the ebook and audiobook with no waitlists or holds through the Libby app. This…
Kanopy Spring Public Library Town Hall: Everything You Need to Know
Librarians from across North America — Hawaii to New Brunswick, Colorado to Manitoba — tuned in for Kanopy’s Spring 2026 Town Hall, and the energy in the chat said it all. Whether attendees were there for the product updates, programming inspiration, or the Spring Sale…
Be In the Know with ECW Press & Annick Press
ECW Press and Annick Press are teaming up to bring us our next virtual In the Know presentation on Wednesday, July 16 at 1pm EST. Both publishers have celebrated 50 years of producing amazing books and are excited to bring back some old favorites to…
LibLearnX Spotlight Sessions from OverDrive
The American Library Association’s new Library Learning Experience (LibLearnX) virtual conference is here! As part of LibLearnX 2022, OverDrive is hosting multiple live presentations for librarians and other attendees to learn more about our features and services. Each presentation will last approximately 15 minutes, with…
Big Library Read is almost here!
Our global ebook club Big Library Read (BLR) is right around the corner! From June 28 – July 12, the ebook of The Quiet Girl by S.F. Kosa will be available without waitlists or holds. This thrilling and atmospheric novel is about a new husband…
Join the Professional Book Nerds in conversation with Kate Moore
On Thursday, June 17, at 3:00 pm ET, OverDrive’s own Professional Book Nerds will interview author Kate Moore about her new book, The Woman They Could Not Silence. This powerful and shocking work of nonfiction tells the story of Elizabeth Packard who was institutionalized by…
The Digital Bookmobile Team is now offering virtual patron training
By: Joe Skelley, Marketing & Events Specialist After canceling the 2020 Digital Bookmobile tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Digital Bookmobile team quickly pivoted to offer virtual Libby training webinars to libraries who had their tour stops canceled. After the great success of these…
From ALA Virtual: Digital library trends from COVID-19
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist As the nation’s libraries closed their physical branches in March in response to the global pandemic, patrons increasingly turned to the libraries’ digital collection of ebooks and audiobooks On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, leading librarians Steven V. Potter…
OverDrive’s 2020 Libraries Transform Award winners
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing and Communications Specialist Last week, Team OverDrive and thousands of public librarians gathered in Nashville for the biannual Public Library Association conference! Along with sharing all the new services and features available on OverDrive, including Public Library CONNECT and Hold Redelivery,…