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…
Say YAY! and save on some of the best book series for young adults
Do your young (and young-at-heart!) readers say YAY! whenever they see new additions to your Sora collection? Then we’ve got good news: from now until May 31, you can save 25-50% on some of the best book series for young adults, from #booktok favorites, to…
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…
Your end-of-school checklist – get summer-ready with Sora!
What does your end-of-school checklist look like? Does it include making sure your Sora collection is prepped and ready for the summer months? We can help you get a head start on your to do list so that no matter where your students are –…
Introducing new languages in Sora
Are your students using the Sora app’s multilingual interface? We’re excited to share that Sora is now available in two additional languages, Korean and Portuguese (Brazilian). (Plus, stay tuned – we’ll also be adding Māori later in 2023!) Your students can update Sora’s display language…
Summer reading is about to get sweeter with Sora!
Just like a popsicle on a warm summer day, our 2023 batch of Sora Sweet Reads titles is sure to be a refreshing addition to your digital library. On May 15th all school partners who have opted in (if you’ve done so previously, you’re set!)…
Prepare, Promote, Participate: Tips to keep students reading during school breaks
By: Gabby Cregan, Instructional Designer PREPARE Prepare your school community to continue reading with Sora during school breaks. Make sure all students & staff can sign into Sora with their school credentials. Remind students that they can download Sora to their personal devices, or access…
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…