As we enter June, more than likely your libraries are finishing last minute preparations for summer reading programs or have already started! We dove right into this year’s theme of Unearth a Story with several new lists including We Dig It, which leans heavy on...

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In our latest Classroom Book Talk episode, we’re talking ALL things summer reading with Kim Ray, Director of Digital Learning and Library Services for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. We also give a quick overview into Sora Sweet Reads, our summer reading program featuring simultaneous-use ebooks and audiobooks...

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Every heritage month creates an opportunity for educators to elevate stories that students may not always encounter organically. As we close Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, it’s a good time to pause and think about how to put that into practice, creating...

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Hangout films are all about the vibes. those types of films where you just want to hang out in the world the film makers have created the plot is almost secondary, we’re here for the characters comma environment comma and atmosphere a kick-ass soundtrack also...

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Get ready to dig into the past! Some readers are intrigued by the fascinating science behind fossils and relics from another time. Others are captivated by the possibilities that these discoveries inspire, imagining what life would be like in an ancient civilization, or what would...

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Whether you’ve been a fan of the books for years or have just discovered sci-fi’s beloved “Murderbot” from the television show, there’s no denying that this media-loving human/bot construct has a big following. And it’s not hard to see why! Murderbot is resourceful, sarcastic, and...

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Darkly funny, heartfelt, and unexpectedly uplifting, I See You’ve Called In Dead by John Kenney is the next featured title in the Libby Reads program. From July 9–23, readers can borrow the ebook and audiobook with no waitlists or holds through the Libby app. This...

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Summer break is almost here, but that doesn’t mean reading habits have to take a vacation. In our latest episode of Classroom Book Talk, we sat down with elementary school librarian Melanie Wood of Melanie in the Library to talk all things summer reading and...

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Kanopy’s Content Programming team wrapped up a refresh of their PLUS Packs and this past month’s focus was our Easy Watching PLUS Pack for libraries in the United States of America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Here’s a look at what’s new, plus a reminder...

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