Planning for Pride: Reads for Pride Month
By Meghan Volchko, Digital Content Librarian June gives us so many reasons to celebrate, and not just because it’s my birthday month! The solstice is here, we can enjoy a change in seasons, and we have the opportunity to reflect on a year that is…
The ultimate guide to our upcoming Audiobook Month Sale: Everything you need to know to save big in June
Our Audiobook Month Sale is almost here, and we want to make sure you’re prepared to shop the biggest audiobook sale around. Audiobooks are for everyone, from the benefits provided to kids to audiobooks being the best workout partner and the ease of taking audiobooks…
Digipalooza ‘23 is almost here! Meet our panelists and register today
With three months to go until Digipalooza ‘23, we are excited to introduce you to the panelists who will be presenting at our user conference August 9 – 11, 2023, here in our hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. The Digipalooza ‘23 program is full of educational…
New publisher available! Children Bilingual Books
Did you know? One in five households in the US speak a second language in the home, yet only 3 percent of literature is translated. This is why we are so excited to bring out Children Bilingual Books, now available for purchase in Marketplace. …
Encourage the children in your community to watch, learn, and grow with Kanopy Kids
Kanopy Kids is the safe, educational, and parent-trusted streaming platform created with children at the center of our programming. And now, Kanopy Kids is available as a subscription when added to a Kanopy PLUS Pack or Pay–Per–Use program. With Kanopy Kids, you can give the…
New languages now available in Libby!
To help you continue to serve the diverse needs of your reading community, Libby now supports five additional language options for your users! All of the helpful information and guides can be updated to the patron’s native language to simplify their experience and create a…
Support mental health awareness with art and music Libby Extras
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year and 50% of all lifetime mental illnesses begin by age 14. Libraries should not be expected to be a substitute…
Be In the Know with ECW Press
Register today for an ECW Press In the Know presentation dedicated to speculative fiction on Wednesday, June 7 at 1pm EST. ECW Press will present their exciting 2023 speculative fiction list, including heartwarming fantasy, cool sci-fi, and terrifying thrillers coming this year. This presentation will…
May webinars you won’t want to miss
If you’re ready for a deep dive into all things Libby this May, we have some terrific webinars to support your FAQs. Answers to Libby’s Most Frequently Asked Questions First, on May 9 at 2 PM (ET), we have a shiny, updated version of a…
Big Library Read is here! Get the free marketing kit.
It’s Big Library Read time! Between now and May 17, 2023, readers can check out the ebook and audiobook of Tastes Like War by Grace M. Cho through Libby and Sora. Winner of the 2022 Asian/Pacific American Award in Literature and a finalist for the…