Screen time doesn’t have to be something parents feel guilty about, it all depends on what’s is on the screen. Kanopy Kids is built around slower, gentler paced content over the sensory overload common in a lot of kids’ programming. Every title in the collection...

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Reading Lolita in Tehran, the adaptation of Azar Nafisi’s beloved memoir, is now on Kanopy!   In revolutionary Iran, as fundamentalists tighten their grip on society, a professor secretly gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to read and discuss forbidden classics of Western...

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We’ve introduced new Libby app updates designed to make it easier for patrons to discover and borrow from their libraries and, for eligible libraries, to make lending partnerships more seamless than ever. “Lending partnerships” is Libby’s standard term for reciprocal lending agreements (RLA) and digital interlibrary loans. Libraries in a lending partnership network have one...

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What happens when a Grammy-winning musician, a love of books, and public libraries come together? A reading club with plenty of personality and now, a new way for readers to discover Tyler Childers’ picks right in Libby. Launched in 2025, the Hickman Holler Reading Club,...

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September can be a busy time for libraries and readers alike, with back to school under way, Labor Day around the corner, and autumn on the horizon. Whether your patrons are trying to channel that productive fall energy into tackling a challenging read or managing...

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Today we are closing out our midyear check-in series with our most watched narrative films. Where the US list trends toward true stories and quiet character studies with The Life of Chuck, H Is for Hawk, The Luckiest Man in America —Canada and Australia/New Zealand...

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Are you ready to expand your professional network and transform your library’s digital future? Digipalooza ’27 is the ultimate gathering for librarians, digital content professionals, and industry leaders eager to connect, share ideas, and drive innovation in digital collections. Join us in our hometown of...

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Carrasco brings more than 20 years of senior technology leadership in digital media and streaming to OverDrive’s global platforms  CLEVELAND – August 25, 2026 – Today, OverDrive announced the appointment of Liz Carrasco as Chief Technology Officer. With more than two decades of senior leadership experience at some of the world’s largest...

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When Liane Moriarty’s book Big Little Lies released in 2014, it marked a new era for women’s fiction. Its humor and sharp insight into human nature and relationships captivated audiences, and, in many ways, Big Little Lies paved the way for the rising trend of...

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Streaming prices keep climbing, and when they do, Kanopy Kids titles see an increase in plays, a sign that families are actively looking for alternatives their library already provides. But sometimes providing access alone isn’t enough. The good news: turning a collection into a program...

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