As libraries continue to evolve in how they reach and engage their communities, so does OverDrive. You can now use the Newsroom Campaign Editor to create library event and donation campaigns to promote library fundraisers, initiatives, and other happenings to your patrons in Libby. Connecting…
Emily Henry’s latest novel, Great Big Beautiful Life will be hitting the shelves on April 22 (preorder the ebook and audiobook here), and readers are buzzing with excitement! To keep the bookish joy flowing, we’ve put together a collection of read-alikes that capture the same delightful…
“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” – Socrates Education and learning are core aspects of our humanity, our ability to communicate complex thoughts to one another often astounding, our cognitive potential nearly limitless. If, as Socrates said, education…
The arrival of April means that spring has finally sprung! We’ll endure the showers if it means longer days and warmer weather. Earth Day is coming up on April 22, folks are starting to get ready for gardening, and runners are gearing up for the…
Promoting your library’s events and services is essential to helping you reach more of your community. Whether you’re promoting services like Libby and Kanopy or upcoming events like author talks, the following five strategies will help you effectively reach your target audiences. #1 Print Media Not…
Exploring Rio de Janeiro: A Cultural and Literary Treasure The 2025 World Literary Tour is excited to spotlight the vibrant and culturally vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! Known for its stunning beaches, iconic carnival celebrations, and lush landscapes, Rio is also a historic…
At Kanopy, we’re always looking for new ways to bring engaging, high-quality streaming entertainment to your patrons—without breaking your budget. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the addition of two brand-new PLUS Packs, expanding your library’s collection with even more must-watch content. Streaming in Spanish…
March 25th is one of my favorite days of the year, as it is Tolkien Reading Day. Why was this date selected to celebrate the writings the greatest author of epic fantasy ever? Because in the timeline of the Lord of the Rings: Return of…
When I left my job in higher ed, I was deeply conflicted. I wanted to continue working towards making people’s lives easier or better. I wanted the work that I did to have some tangible, positive effect. I wanted to feel a sense of purpose…
Can you feel it in the air? No, it’s not just the warm spring breeze (though that’s nice, too!). We’re buzzing with excitement as we set our sights on summer with less than 5 months left until Digipalooza ‘25—OverDrive’s one-of-a-kind user conference happening August 12-14,…
For all of us that survived the Y2K transition from 1999 to 2000, there will always be something a bit wild about the switching of one century for another (and the fact that absolutely nothing happened to our computers on New Year’s Eve). The 10…
Roll out the red carpet because the ballots have been counted and it’s time to announce the winners of the second annual Libby Book Awards! Celebrating the best in digital reading, these awards recognize outstanding ebooks and audiobooks across a variety of genres, highlighting the…
