Learn the Art of Taking it Easy in the latest Big Library Read
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist From now until April 19, readers at participating OverDrive libraries can check out the ebook and audiobook of The Art of Taking It Easy without any waitlist or holds. After reading the book, be sure to head over…
Get a first look at Kensington new releases
Join us on April 14 at 10:00 a.m. EST for a special catalog presentation from Kensington! This event will feature special appearances by Kensington editors and authors and will cover a list of their summer and fall 2021 new releases. Library partners who want a…
Dr. Carla Hayden announced as the first Digipalooza ’21 keynote speaker
National Library Week is here and we are so excited to announce Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden as our keynote speaker for Day 1 of Digipalooza ‘21! Hayden, the first woman and the first African American to lead the national library, was nominated to…
Libby design updates, smart tags, and Notify Me
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist You’ll notice a number of exciting changes in the Libby app with the release of Libby 9.0. Designed with feedback from Libby users and our library partners in mind, these updates enhance your digital reading experience and help you…
Reach more readers with Simultaneous Use
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Simultaneous Use was a popular lending model among libraries that wanted to reach as many readers as possible. Now, more than ever, having flexible lending options is critical for libraries to provide their community with digital books. With OverDrive’s Simultaneous…
The next Big Library Read is almost here!
By: Jill Grunenwald, Marketing & Communications Specialist Our global ebook club will soon be returning with The Art of Taking it Easy by Dr. Brian King. From April 5 – April 19, 2021, readers will be able to check out the ebook of The Art…
Sneak peek of what’s coming soon to Libby
We have a new update coming soon to Libby, and we are so excited about the new features we are giving you a preview now! Coming soon to Libby: Wish list and tag syncing Design updates Notifications for the next issue of a magazine Search…
Watch the 2021 Audie Awards virtually for free
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist The 26th annual Audie Awards® will take place on March 22, 2021, and anyone can watch the event for free on YouTube. The red carpet starts at 8:30 p.m. ET, and the awards ceremony begins at 9:00 p.m. ET….
7 books to read for Women’s History Month
By: Adam Sockel, Integrated Marketing Specialist Women’s History Month was created in 1981 to “celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.” Every March,…
Available now at no cost — COVID Response Collection for Adults
Last year, as part of our commitment to help you meet increased demand for digital content, we launched the OverDrive Community Read initiative, donating collections of simultaneous use ebooks and audiobooks to libraries around the world. Many of our 2020 donations focused on providing increased…