Fall Picks from OverDrive Librarians (July 2025)

Join OverDrive’s staff librarians to hear about the best books landing on your digital shelves this fall. We’re sharing can’t-miss titles with highlights in humor, action, adventure, feel-good picks and more!

Genres may include titles for juvenile, young adult, and adult audiences. You’ll also hear some of our favorite film picks on Kanopy.

Bonus: Shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace!

Beyond the Basics: Unlocking the Magic of Libby (June 2025)

Discover how to get the most out of Libby in this interactive deep-dive session. We’ll explore everyday features that make Libby powerful yet simple—plus answer common questions and walk through real-life scenarios.

You’ll learn about searching, managing loans and holds, using Libby with multiple libraries, tags, syncing across devices, app settings, help, and more.

Perfect for anyone who supports others using Libby — or just wants to feel more familiar with its everyday magic.

TeachingBooks presents: Ready for Reading – Before, During, & After (April 2025)

Join us to discover time saving ideas to use before, during, and after reading a book. TeachingBooks offers a collection of resources to incorporate into any read aloud, literature lesson, or book group.

Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the day after the live session so you can view at your convenience.

Summer Picks from OverDrive Librarians (April 2025)

Join OverDrive’s staff librarians to hear about the best books landing on your digital shelves this summer. We’re sharing can’t-miss titles with highlights in romance, genre-blended titles, family reads and listens, and more! You’ll also hear some of our favorite film picks on Kanopy.

Bonus: Shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace or view the list on OverDrive.com!

Marketing Made Easy: Top Tips to Engage Your Community (March 2025)

Ready to boost your library’s presence and raise awareness of your digital collection? Don’t miss this exciting 60-minute webinar, where OverDrive Marketing experts will share real-world strategies, actionable tips, and ready-to-implement resources to elevate your library’s brand and connect with more of your community.

Learn how to leverage the power of the Check Out Your Library movement, promote services like Libby and Kanopy, and discover creative ways to reach more users.

Get all our great tips in one place with this easy-to-follow self-paced module.

Spring Picks from OverDrive Librarians (February 2025)

Join OverDrive’s staff librarians to hear about the best books landing on your digital shelves this spring. We’re sharing can’t-miss titles for adult audiences, plus highlights in Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy, Poetry, and Cookbooks. Plus, you’ll also hear some of our favorite film picks on Kanopy!

Bonus: View the entire list of titles covered in this webinar in OverDrive Marketplace!

Welcome to TeachingBooks! (September 2024)

Whether you are new to TeachingBooks and looking for a quick introduction or use TeachingBooks and want a refresher, watch this webinar. Enjoy exploring a variety of resources to enliven the connections readers have with books and authors.
  • Explore resources for titles you know and love.
  • Discover new titles to share with students.
  • Create and personalize lists.
  • Features for Teachers on TeachingBooks (October 2024)

    Find resources for the titles you use in your classrooms for read alouds, instructional support, and to engage students in independent reading.
  • Discover book guides, activities, and multi-leveled lessons.
  • Find titles to support literacy instruction.
  • Create lists of titles for units of study.
  • Find engaging resources to support independent reading.
  • Planning Public Library Programs with TeachingBooks (November 2024)

    TeachingBooks resources can help make program planning quick and easy with materials to support story times, book clubs, and more.
  • Explore the wide array of book guides, activity kits, and digital resources that will empower readers both at the library and at home.
  • Find new program inspiration and incorporate ready-to-use materials into existing programs for children and teens.
  • Putting Together the Pieces: TeachingBooks in Higher Ed Programs (December 2024)

    Explore TeachingBooks to support children’s literature studies, school and public library programs, preservice educator training, and more.

    Learn how to create and share reading lists of texts to add to a syllabus and support coursework while celebrating diverse books.

  • Rethink resources for Pre-K-12 books with easy-to-share digital options.
  • Use analysis tools to guide changes to library and classroom collections.
  • Seek solutions to educational needs while exploring awards lists and browsing for titles.
  • Support English Language Learners with TeachingBooks (January 2025)

    Easily vary content, pacing, and outcomes to support language development. Strengthen collaborative support of English language learners and their families with the resources and tools on TeachingBooks.
  • Enrich instruction and build fluency skills.
  • Scaffold learning and resources in a variety of languages and formats.
  • Optimize access with the use of Google Translate.
  • 10 Tips to Maximize Your Digital Library (December 2024)

    Are you looking to get more out of your OverDrive digital library? Did you know your OverDrive team can help? Join us for a friendly and engaging session and discover how to:
    • Showcase your library’s brand in Libby
    • Customize your patrons’ Libby experience
    • Support your users (and yourself!)
    • Consolidate your digital content offerings
    • Share real-time data with your library users and stakeholders