New Year’s Resolutions? There’s a Libby Extra for that!
Start the year off right by helping your community meet their New Year’s Resolutions using Libby Extras! From learning new skills, creative endeavors, to preparing students for college and beyond, providing Libby Extras is a great way for you to engage with patrons and help…
Young Adult holiday romances that will make you say “I love you snow much”
By Jane Whitehurst, Digital Content Librarian There is something inherently magical about the days between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, even when the weather here in Cleveland is dark and depressing. Thinking about this season makes me envision candles softly glowing, frost on the windows, a…
The ultimate guide to the best books of 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of year! Not the holidays (although that is also enjoyable), no, I am talking about when publications and websites put out their Best Books of 2023 lists! Whether you are looking to fill holds on these popular titles, fill gaps…
Improved access to Libby Extras now available
There is a new way for users to access Libby Extras from your library! In addition to discovering Extras through the Libby app, users can now access Extras through new, optimized direct links to each of the services your library offers. These direct links provide…
Unveiling the books of each genre that readers couldn’t put down in 2023
As digital book lending continues to flourish, public libraries remain an essential resource for free reading materials through the Libby app. Since 2021, North American Public Libraries have seen a 55 percent increase in ebook and audiobook checkouts! Audiobooks experienced a significant growth in circulation…
End of Year Sale Spotlight: Liked This Book? Read This Next!
Keeping up with patron demand is always one of your highest priorities – and biggest challenges. Our End of Year Sale is a great time to maximize your collection development dollars and serve more readers for less, including on incredibly popular books like Fourth Wing…
Get Ready for “Wonka” with these books that will make you feel like you found a Golden Ticket
By Meghan Volchko, Digital Content Librarian Come with me and you’ll see a whole bunch of great books! As I’m sure you know by now, the Roald Dahl classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is about to hit the silver screen again, this time as…
Counting down the 10 most popular OverDrive Magazines in 2023
We have reached the time of year where my brain is on overload. Between work and family and the upcoming holidays, I have been finding it difficult to start, let alone finish, books. Luckily, my favorite magazines are only one tap away with Libby. From…
Wrap up 2023 with great titles (and great savings!)
The countdown to the end of the year is on! Our End of Year Sale is the perfect time to wrap up 2023 with new savings and new content to engage and entertain your community in 2024 and beyond. Join us on Dec. 6 at…
End of Year Sale Spotlight: “Fourth Wing” and “Iron Flame”
Quick: what is one of the most popular book circulating at your library right now? If you answered either Fourth Wing or Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros, you are not alone. The first two books in the Empyrean series are flying up both the bestseller…