Celebrate Read an eBook Day and win content credit from OverDrive!
We are excited to share that OverDrive will once again be celebrating Read an eBook Day on September 18th. This year we’re giving away four separate content credits of $2,500 to libraries who are celebrating Read an eBook Day. Simply mention OverDrive in a social…
Make your summer plans now and add Digipalooza to your calendar
Exciting things are happening in Northeast Ohio this August! Of course,Digipalooza is number one in our books (August 5-7, 2015) but we aren’t the only big event in the area that week. The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s sold-out Enshrinement Festival is August 6-9 in…
OverDrive Rated #1 eBook app for libraries by users
OverDrive continues to be rated the best eBook app for libraries based on user ratings in the iOS (Apple) and Google Play (Android) app stores. The OverDrive app enables users to borrow and enjoy eBooks, audiobooks and streaming videos on a single website, via smartphones,…
Win free registration to Digipalooza ‘15!
OverDrive is excited to announce a partnership with Digipalooza conference partner, Penguin Random House, to offer 10 scholarships for Digipalooza ‘15! The scholarship will cover the $199 registration fee for five public library staff members and five school teachers or librarians to our 5th international…
Dark comedies like Libby Reads selection, “I See You’ve Called in Dead”
The wait is over—the latest global Libby Reads program is officially underway! From now through July 23, readers around the world can borrow I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney with no waitlists or holds through participating libraries. Thousands of libraries across the globe are already taking part, and…
Essential titles to add to your collection this July
Independence Day has just passed, but in this America 250 year, books of American History will remain as hot as the summer temperatures. A couple weeks ago, we shared some can’t miss stories for young patriots, so in this installment, I’m including a few of…
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…
Shop the best stories for young patriots
Many of us have loved history our whole reading lives. Others, not so much—especially if they perceive history as a dry list of dates and events. With our country’s 250th anniversary in 2026, we have an opportunity to try to spark young readers’ curiosity about…
Vacation (reads), all I ever wanted
It’s finally Summer, or it will be in a few days if you’re the technical type. But as far as we’re concerned, it’s Summer, and all we’ve ever wanted is vacation and time to get away! (Cue the Go-Go’s.) Your patrons are probably also excited…
Top tips for shopping the Audiobook Month Sale
Audiobooks continue to be one of the fastest-growing formats in libraries, and patron demand shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, according to the Audio Publishers Association, U.S. audiobook sales increased 9% in 2025, reaching $2.43 billion in revenue. Within the Libby App, unique…