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…
Follett Content and Sora Student Reading App Announce Landmark Partnership
Bringing together the best in print and digital for an enhanced reading and learning experience. CLEVELAND, Dec. 9, 2025 – Follett Content, a leading children’s and young adult book provider, and Sora, the award-winning student reading app by OverDrive, today announced a sales collaboration that…
Discover “The Village Beyond the Mist” in the New Libby & Sora Reads Global Book Club
Readers can borrow the featured ebook and audiobook for free with a library card, November 18–December 2 CLEVELAND, OH – November 18, 2025 – Book lovers everywhere are invited to take part in the first-ever Libby Reads and Sora Reads digital book clubs, celebrating the…
Libby Expands Global Reach with PocketBook Integration
PocketBook x Libby brings leading library reading app to PocketBook e-reader users CLEVELAND – November 4, 2025 – Today OverDrive announced a new integration between Libby, the library reading app, and PocketBook, a global leader in e-reading innovation. This partnership will make it easier than…