19,000 Libraries Saddle Up for Big Library Read, the World’s Largest eBook Club
July 11, 2018 – USA Today bestselling author Lacy Williams’ “Cowboy Pride” available through public libraries with no waitlist
Public Library eBook & Audiobook Use Goes Viral with Libby App
June 21, 2018 – Millions discovering their local library with free reading app
Popular Magazines Now Available to Libraries on the Libby app
June 20, 2018 – ESPN, The Oprah Magazine, Newsweek and more available digitally from OverDrive through cost-effective, simultaneous-use plan
19,000 Libraries to Participate in Big Library Read, the World’s Largest Digital Book Club
Apr. 2, 2018 – Readers can borrow Jennifer McGaha’s “Flat Broke with Two Goats” for free with no waitlists
Public Libraries Worldwide Reach Milestone with 1 Billion Digital Book Checkouts
Mar. 20, 2018 – Libraries fuel the rise of digital reading with 24/7 access to popular eBooks and audiobooks
Zhejiang Province Launches Popular English Language eBook Library in China
Mar. 15, 2018 – Tech hub Zhejiang Library becomes 7th in China to offer 24/7 access to digital books from OverDrive
Record growth in 2017 for eBook & audiobook usage in schools
Jan. 24, 2018 – Digital reading enhances K-12 learning experience for 8 million students
Record number of libraries surpass 1 million eBook and audiobook checkouts in 2017
Jan. 23, 2018 – King County Library System leads U.S. libraries with digital checkouts through OverDrive
Public libraries lend record numbers of eBooks and audiobooks in 2017
Jan. 11, 2018 – Global shift to digital reading led by downloadable audiobooks and smartphones