Shop the best stories for young patriots
Many of us have loved history our whole reading lives. Others, not so much—especially if they perceive history as a dry list of dates and events. With our country’s 250th anniversary in 2026, we have an opportunity to try to spark young readers’ curiosity about…
Celebrate 250 years of American history with Kanopy!
On July 4, 2026, the United States marks its 250th anniversary, a moment to reflect on the country’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead to the next 250 years. Kanopy’s American History collection brings the story of the United States to…
Vacation (reads), all I ever wanted
It’s finally Summer, or it will be in a few days if you’re the technical type. But as far as we’re concerned, it’s Summer, and all we’ve ever wanted is vacation and time to get away! (Cue the Go-Go’s.) Your patrons are probably also excited…
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. They’re the kind of movies that make you want to spend time in the world the filmmakers have created, where the plot is almost secondary. We’re here for the characters, the setting, and the atmosphere, plus a kick-ass…
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…