Reading Lolita in Tehran, the film adaptation, is now on Kanopy for US public libraries!
Reading Lolita in Tehran, the adaptation of Azar Nafisi’s beloved memoir, is now on Kanopy! In revolutionary Iran, as fundamentalists tighten their grip on society, a professor secretly gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to read and discuss forbidden classics of Western…
Libby app updates: A simpler lending partnership experience and more
We’ve introduced new Libby app updates designed to make it easier for patrons to discover and borrow from their libraries and, for eligible libraries, to make lending partnerships more seamless than ever. “Lending partnerships” is Libby’s standard term for reciprocal lending agreements (RLA) and digital interlibrary loans. Libraries in a lending partnership network have one…
Tyler Childers’ Hickman Holler Reading Club Comes to Libby
What happens when a Grammy-winning musician, a love of books, and public libraries come together? A reading club with plenty of personality and now, a new way for readers to discover Tyler Childers’ picks right in Libby. Launched in 2025, the Hickman Holler Reading Club,…
September Monthly Essentials
September can be a busy time for libraries and readers alike, with back to school under way, Labor Day around the corner, and autumn on the horizon. Whether your patrons are trying to channel that productive fall energy into tackling a challenging read or managing…
The top 10 narrative films of 2026… so far!
Today we are closing out our midyear check-in series with our most watched narrative films. Where the US list trends toward true stories and quiet character studies with The Life of Chuck, H Is for Hawk, The Luckiest Man in America —Canada and Australia/New Zealand…
Unlock, Apply & Thrive at Digipalooza 2027
Are you ready to expand your professional network and transform your library’s digital future? Digipalooza ’27 is the ultimate gathering for librarians, digital content professionals, and industry leaders eager to connect, share ideas, and drive innovation in digital collections. Join us in our hometown of…
Domestic thrillers for fans of Big Little Truths
When Liane Moriarty’s book Big Little Lies released in 2014, it marked a new era for women’s fiction. Its humor and sharp insight into human nature and relationships captivated audiences, and, in many ways, Big Little Lies paved the way for the rising trend of…
How one library turned Kanopy Kids into a morning routine (and how you can too)
Streaming prices keep climbing, and when they do, Kanopy Kids titles see an increase in plays, a sign that families are actively looking for alternatives their library already provides. But sometimes providing access alone isn’t enough. The good news: turning a collection into a program…
Discover the most watched Kanopy Kids titles so far!
We’re back with our midyear recap, looking at what Kanopy Kids titles patrons have watched the most so far this year. The US list trends toward exploratory, educational content, dinosaurs, alphabets, and real-world curiosity, in hits like T-Rex Ranch, Blippi’s Ultimate Playdates, and Closer Look:…
Supporting students through Back to School season
A new school year brings new routines, new goals, and plenty of opportunities for young readers to discover their next favorite book. For libraries, it’s also an important time to make sure children and teens have access to the stories, information, and formats that can keep them reading throughout…