OverDrive to Acquire Kanopy
June 9, 2021 – OverDrive Library and College Partners to Benefit from Kanopy’s Acclaimed Video Catalog, Platform and Apps
OverDrive Education Provides Free Resources to Schools Receiving COVID-19 Relief Funds
May 14, 2021 – Toolkit facilitates district decision making to eliminate barriers to reading and increase equity
Free Popular Ebooks Provide Sweet Summer Reading Experience for Students
May 5, 2021 – Over 48,000 schools plan to avoid “summer slide” and unfinished learning by participating in digital reading program, Sora Sweet Reads
OverDrive Founder and CEO Receives 2020 Dively Entrepreneur Award
Apr. 27, 2021 – Harvard Business School Club of NE Ohio recognizes OverDrive and Steve Potash’s success and industry impact
OverDrive Adds New Content Categories for Libraries
Apr. 26, 2021 – Broad range of engaging Databases & Streaming Media includes Universal Class, The Great Courses, Learn It Live and more
Ebook and Audiobook Usage Surges in Academic Libraries During Pandemic
Apr. 13, 2021 – OverDrive Professional reports data from 500+ academic libraries; Choice research study confirms increased digital book adoption
World’s Largest Digital Book Club and Public Libraries Incorporate Humor to Reduce Stress
Apr. 5, 2021 – Practical and comical international bestseller “The Art of Taking It Easy” ebook now available for reading and discussion with global audience
Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden to Keynote OverDrive’s International Conference
Mar. 31, 2021 – Library, school and publishing leaders at Digipalooza ‘21 to present how digital books are increasingly serving all readers and learners
Readers Across the US Fall in Love with Nationwide Digital Book Club
Feb. 10, 2021 – Public libraries offer award-winning heart-melting romance “Love Lettering” ebook and audiobook for free to borrow and discuss
Australian Public Library Ebook and Audiobook Checkouts Reach Record Heights in 2020
Feb. 8, 2021 – OverDrive acquisition of RBdigital benefits libraries with expanded catalogue and access to award-winning Libby reading app
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