Celebrate the freedom to read with discounted and new Cost Per Circ titles
Banned Books Week began in 1982 as a response to the increasing number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores, and libraries. The American Library Association (ALA) and other partners launched this initiative to bring attention to attempts to restrict access to certain materials and…
Expanding access to knowledge with NYPL’s Books for All initiative
Books for All is NYPL’s flagship effort for 2024 aimed at breaking down barriers for readers of all ages and backgrounds in New York. This initiative also provides opportunities for communities and libraries across the country to get involved in protecting the freedom to read….
5 reasons to shop the Back to School Sale before it ends on Sept. 30
The Back to School Sale is one of the biggest sales we host all year – and its almost over! Here are five reasons you’ll want to check it out before disappears for another year! 1. It’s the largest selection of titles on sale all…
Registration for Digipalooza ‘25 is now open!
Librarians, mark your calendars! Digipalooza ’25 is happening August 12-14, 2025 in our hometown of Cleveland, OH and registration is now open! Like past years, Digipalooza ‘25 is set to be an exciting and unforgettable event filled with transformative learning, networking, and opportunities to engage with digital…
Debunking the top 5 myths about Kanopy for small libraries
Kanopy has gained popularity as a go-to streaming service for public libraries, offering a diverse range of films, documentaries, family-friendly, and educational content. However, some misconceptions still linger, especially among smaller libraries that are considering whether to invest in this platform. Let’s break down the…
Entries now open for Sora’s Mascot Election!
What’s in a name? Quite a lot, actually! So it’s no surprise that a lot often goes into CHOOSING a name – which is why we need help from you and your classrooms to pick the name for our Sora mascot. Contest entries are now…
September recommended lists you don’t want to miss
September is a month where libraries really get their chance to shine. It’s Library Card Sign-up Month, Banned Books Week is September 22-28, libraries are supporting students who have returned to school, and readers are getting ready to cozy up with a good book as…
On the road with the Fiction & Film Tour
A month ago, we hit the road for the first ever Fiction and Film Tour! Part of the Check Out Your Library (COYL) movement, the tour will feature dozens of in-person events that shine a spotlight on libraries. Check Out Your Library is a multi-year…
COMING SOON: Sora’s Mascot Election
School is officially in session, and we’re hoping your students can come together and put on their thinking caps for Sora’s Mascot Election. We need your support! We’re looking for classrooms to let their imaginations run wild and collaborate on a name that will capture…
5 ways Sora can save educators time & enhance the student reading experience
Schools rely on their librarians to build diverse collections, customize book selections for students, and curate curriculum-aligned titles for classroom teachers—often simultaneously. (And sometimes that’s just the tip of the iceberg!) But with the right digital tools, you don’t have to consult multiple databases or…