October Essentials
Fall is officially upon us! For cozy readers, this is the best time of the year – apple picking, pumpkin carving, soup season, candle-lit reading nights, spooky atmosphere, and more. What’s not to love? Whether you adore the pumpkin spice season for the comfort reads…
Banned Together x Banned Books Week
This Banned Books Week (October 5–11), join us in celebrating the freedom to read, reflecting on the importance of open access to ideas, and reminding ourselves why protecting that freedom matters. To support this initiative, we’re spotlighting the documentary Banned Together, available to your patrons…
Using Low Stimulation TV to Create Healthier Screen Time
In a world where children’s television is often fast-paced, loud, and bursting with flashing colors, many parents and caregivers are beginning to ask: Is all this stimulation healthy? Enter low stimulation TV: a growing genre of children’s programming designed to soothe and engage rather than excite…
Libby + Read with Jenna: A New Chapter for Book Lovers at Your Library
We’ve got some exciting news for public libraries and book lovers everywhere: Libby is teaming up with Read with Jenna! 🎉 That’s right, the book club that’s been filling TBR lists since 2019 is now easier than ever for your patrons to explore. Starting September…
Meet the Creators Behind These Scholastic Favorites
From thrilling murder mysteries to fascinating biographies and beautifully illustrated classics-in-the-making to gritty storybook retellings, this lineup of librarian-selected Scholastic new releases have been a hit across age-groups. Now you can learn more about the inspiration behind these works of art – from the creators…
Libby Hits the Road with Tyler Childers: Music, Books, and Libraries Unite
What happens when a currently touring, Grammy-nominated artist teams up with the library app readers love? Something pretty special. We’re thrilled to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership between Libby and Tyler Childers, launching the Hickman Holler Reading Club—a new initiative that brings together music, storytelling, and the power…
A New Chapter for Our Global Book Club: Libby Reads
For more than a decade, libraries around the world have brought their communities together through shared reading experiences like Big Library Read and Together We Read. These programs have celebrated storytelling, sparked conversations, and connected millions of readers with books — all made possible by…
Shop Professional Sports Books, Films, & More
I’ll never forget where I was when the Cleveland Cavaliers won the 2016 NBA Championship (yes, I realize Steph Curry’s book released this month so it’s a weird thing to bring up). That was something I’d never been able to experience before; one of our…
Last Chance: Stock Up During Our Back to School Sale – Ends September 30!
As classrooms and libraries settle into the new school year, it’s the perfect time to refresh your digital collection with books students can’t wait to read. In case you haven’t heard, the Back to School Sale is one of the best opportunities to save on…
Updates to Hold Suspensions in Libby & Marketplace
OverDrive is making updates to how hold suspensions work across our platforms and library websites. After reviewing hold data and feedback from partners, these changes are designed to streamline the movement of holds and reduce the amount of time unwanted holds sit unclaimed. Or, as…