Reaching More Patrons: Pay Per Use Marketing Materials Now Available in English, French, and Spanish
Libraries have always been committed to serving everyone in their communities, but that mission is only as strong as the tools available to carry it out. When patrons don’t know a service exists or can’t access information about it in their own language, even the…
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…
June Monthly Essentials
As we enter June, more than likely your libraries are finishing last minute preparations for summer reading programs or have already started! We dove right into this year’s theme of Unearth a Story with several new lists including We Dig It, which leans heavy on…
Kanopy Staff Picks: Hangout Films
Hangout films are all about the vibes. those types of films where you just want to hang out in the world the film makers have created the plot is almost secondary, we’re here for the characters comma environment comma and atmosphere a kick-ass soundtrack also…
Shop Murderbot Diaries reads now
Whether you’ve been a fan of the books for years or have just discovered sci-fi’s beloved “Murderbot” from the television show, there’s no denying that this media-loving human/bot construct has a big following. And it’s not hard to see why! Murderbot is resourceful, sarcastic, and…
“I See You’ve Called in Dead” serves as next global Libby Reads pick
Darkly funny, heartfelt, and unexpectedly uplifting, I See You’ve Called In Dead by John Kenney is the next featured title in the Libby Reads program. From July 9–23, readers can borrow the ebook and audiobook with no waitlists or holds through the Libby app. This…
Kanopy’s PLUS Pack Refresh: New Easy Watching Titles are Here!
Kanopy’s Content Programming team wrapped up a refresh of their PLUS Packs and this past month’s focus was our Easy Watching PLUS Pack for libraries in the United States of America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Here’s a look at what’s new, plus a reminder…
Kanopy Spring Public Library Town Hall: Everything You Need to Know
Librarians from across North America — Hawaii to New Brunswick, Colorado to Manitoba — tuned in for Kanopy’s Spring 2026 Town Hall, and the energy in the chat said it all. Whether attendees were there for the product updates, programming inspiration, or the Spring Sale…
May Monthly Essentials
Welcome to May-cember, as it is “lovingly” known to many of us now. When did May become the newest time that was overpacked, overscheduled, and leading all of us to be generally over it? I’m not sure, but it’s a busy time leading up to…
Fierce Reads for Fans of The Devil Wears Prada
Gird your loins! The Devil Wears Prada returns, and it is bringing back fierce fashion and nostalgia. We are ready to join Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci as they reprise their roles as Andy, Miranda, Emily, and Nigel, back to remind…