3 benefits to classical music (and 3 Libby Extras to bring classical music to your community!)
Here in Cleveland the weather has started to turn cool, which hopefully means no more 90-degree September days. Outside my office window it’s overcast. Inside, as I am writing this, I am on my second cup of Death Wish chocolate hazelnut-flavored coffee, a candle is…
Support literacy in your community during Library Card Sign-Up Month
September is an important month for literacy and libraries. It is the month when we celebrate World Literacy Day on September 8 and Library Card Sign-Up Month. Both of these events are aimed at promoting the importance of reading and literacy in our communities. International…
What’s On My Teen’s Screen: Teen-Approved Libby, Kanopy and a Libby Extra Picks
By Tonya Briggs, Collection Development Manager My son, Cameron, loved to read and write books until the third and fourth grade. Even though his teachers always told me how much they enjoyed discussing class reading assignments with him and he scored high on reading tests,…
Support the science of reading with our new Supersonic Phonics and Decodables simultaneous use package
According to the story, I was around three or four when my parents went to dinner and left me with a babysitter. When they returned, the babysitter said I knew how to read. Now, my mom was a teacher, she knew that was unlikely and…
Coming soon to Libby: New ways for your patrons to enjoy OverDrive Magazines
OverDrive Magazines continue to grow in popularity among librarians and readers alike, and for good reason! With no circulation cap and unlimited simultaneous use, magazines are always available and patrons can enjoy every issue of every magazine. Magazines also help you expand the content variety…
Shop #WITMonth books, films, & more
By Shelia Mawdsley, Digital Content Librarian Twice a month, our team will assemble a thematic one-stop-shop collection of books, films, lists, and Libby Extras to provide a more seamless shopping experience. This week’s theme is Women in Translation Month. #WITMonth is a celebration every August…
Celebrate the new school year with new reads and new adventures
My nephew started Kindergarten last week. In the pictures my sister sent me, his smile was big beneath the bright blue hoodie he wore that resembled a beloved video game character. Growing up, I always loved the first day of school and the hope and…
4 lessons we learned at Digipalooza ‘23
Last week, Team OverDrive and librarians from all over the world came together in Cleveland, Ohio for Digipalooza ‘23. One of my favorite things about our conference is hearing directly from library partners about all the tremendous things they are doing on a daily basis…
Love is in the air – Learn more about new Tor Publishing Group imprint, Bramble
Everyone deserves a good love story. Look no further than Tor Publishing Group’s new romantic imprint, Bramble! Join us on Wednesday, August 23 at 2pm ET to learn more about Bramble and get a sneak peek at upcoming titles from their catalog releasing this fall….
Finding my Happy Place as a Libby enthusiast
By Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager I was lucky enough to travel to New England this summer and last and participate in a series of workshops that were way outside my comfort zone. The details of that adventure is best left for another day, but what…