Kanopy to Exclusively Stream “The Librarians” Spotlighting the Front Lines of America’s Book Ban Debate
Critically recognized documentary from Oscar nominated filmmaker Kim A. Snyder, Executive Producer Sarah Jessica Parker, to stream exclusively on ad-free platform beginning May 22, through Memorial Day, prior to broader digital release CLEVELAND, April 27, 2026 — Kanopy, the ad-free, subscription-free global streaming platform available…
LitRPG Sensation “Dungeon Crawler Carl” Now Available to Libraries Exclusively on Libby
Welcome, Crawler, to the Library Reading App CLEVELAND – April 22, 2026 – Libby, the award-winning library reading app, and bestselling author Matt Dinniman today announced an exclusive digital distribution agreement bringing the wildly popular “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series to libraries worldwide. Under the agreement,…
Kanopy Partners with NASA to Bring Out-of-This-World Content to Digital Library Platforms
Partnership brings NASA+ content to Kanopy streaming platform and ebook and audiobook content to Libby and Sora reading apps CLEVELAND, OH – March 30, 2026 – Kanopy, the leading platform for libraries and educational institutions, announced today an expanded collection of space exploration content across…
Libby Names the Winners of the 2026 Libby Book Awards
Expert librarians select the year’s most outstanding books, with winners including “Onyx Storm,” “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil,” and “We Can Do Hard Things,” among other exceptional titles CLEVELAND – March 4, 2026 – Libby, the leading library reading app, unveils the winners…
OverDrive Names Marc DeBevoise President, Expanding Support for Libraries and Schools
Bringing decades of digital leadership to strengthen OverDrive’s mission for libraries and schools. CLEVELAND, OH — March 3, 2026 — As OverDrive — home to Libby, Sora, and Kanopy — moves into its next chapter, the company today announced that Marc DeBevoise has been named President and appointed to the Board of…
KANOPY’S “HOW TO SHOOT A GHOST,” DIRECTED BY CHARLIE KAUFMAN AND STARRING OSCAR NOMINEE JESSIE BUCKLEY, STREAMS ON KANOPY BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2026
Acclaimed Short Film, Produced by Kanopy, Premieres Worldwide via Public Library & Academic Access Platforms CLEVELAND — February 25, 2026 — Kanopy, the ad-free, subscription-free global streaming platform available through public and academic libraries, today announced that its critically anticipated short film, “How To Shoot…
Libby Reveals Finalists for the Third Annual Libby Book Awards
Celebrating the best books, audiobooks and digital experiences of 2025 across 20 distinct categories CLEVELAND – Feb. 4, 2026 – Libby, the renowned library reading app, has announced the finalists for the third annual Libby Book Awards, recognizing the best books of 2025 according to…
NCTE and Sora Launch National Webinar Series Exploring the Future of Reading Instruction
Text and Tech: Reading Together brings educators practical strategies for integrating print and digital literacy CLEVELAND – January 29, 2026 — The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and Sora, the student reading app, are partnering to launch a new professional learning webinar series…
Libby and Kanopy 2025 Survey Reveals a New Era of Undergraduate Learning: Students Move Beyond Traditional Text in Favor of Multimodal, Active Education
From lectures to projects, undergraduates prioritize engagement, diverse voices, and digital access Cleveland, Ohio – Monday, January 26 – Libby and Kanopy recently released the results of its 2025 Higher Education Survey. The findings reveal a significant shift in student expectations, with nearly three-quarters of undergraduates identifying as visual or kinesthetic learners and 90% demanding…
Libraries Break Digital Lending Records in 2025 with Over 820 Million Checkouts and Over 1 Billion Minutes Streamed
Libby, Sora, and Kanopy achieved new milestones as libraries, schools, and institutions worldwide expanded access to ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming video CLEVELAND – January 21, 2026 – In 2025, libraries around the world continued to prove their essential role in connecting communities with…