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…
Big Movie Watch is Almost Here!
Get ready for Kanopy’s upcoming Big Movie Watch, launching September 19 and running through September 28. This program is available to U.S. and Canadian libraries on pay-per-use plans as well as those with PLUS-only accounts. Canadian Kanopy users will be able to stream What We…
Middle School Favorites
Well, by this point, school is solidly back in session for everyone, including that time of our lives that was chaotic and stressful and overwhelming (at least for me), MIDDLE SCHOOL. While that is 3 years of my life you could not pay me to…
September Recommended Lists You Don’t Want to Miss
September is a great month for libraries! Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September, sharing one card, endless possibilities. Libraries are also supporting students back in school and gearing up for Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts September 15. All readers are getting ready for great…