• Engage Your Readers with One-Tap Digital Magazines

    All it takes is one tap to enjoy magazines from your library in Libby. Join our library experts to explore: Popular magazine titles your patrons will want to read this fall and holiday season. Recently released Libby updates that make it easier than ever to discover and engage with magazines from your library. Success stories […]

  • Quick tips to connect your whole classroom with digital magazines

    How can digital magazines change your approach to lesson planning? What kinds of magazines can you even get digitally? (Spoiler alert: A lot!) And just how many students can read them at one time? For answers to all these pressing questions and more, don’t miss this presentation from the Sora app’s digital reading experts. You’ll […]

  • World Literary Tour: Holiday Edition

    The end of the year is fast approaching and with it, a plethora of celebrations—some global, others unique to a specific area of the world. What better way to celebrate than by showcasing world language content just in time for the holidays? Join OverDrive for an engaging 45-minute session where we’ll: Celebrate holidays around the […]

  • Library Journal presents: Wrap up 2023 with great titles (and great savings!)

    The countdown to the end of the year is on! Our End of the 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 our panel of experts in a roundtable discussion as they share favorite titles from […]

  • Introduction to OverDrive Marketplace

    Join OverDrive’s Training team for a 30-minute overview of Marketplace, your hub for digital content. In this session, you’ll learn to: Sign into Marketplace Utilize Marketplace for purchasing, reporting, and/or managing your digital collection Differentiate publisher lending models Find help and training resources Duration: 30 minutes Audience: This session will benefit public library, professional, and […]

  • Getting Started with Libby (AU/NZ)

    Join OverDrive's training team for this Simulive session to learn how easy it is to get your patrons started with Libby, the library reading app. This session will demonstrate: How to browse and borrow ebooks and audiobooks. Tips for customizing the experience. Answers to frequently asked questions from end users. Where to find Libby marketing […]

  • Save Time (and Sanity) with Your Digital Content Librarian

    Do you juggle many tasks while managing your digital collection? Did you know your OverDrive service includes a Digital Content Librarian (DCL) to help at no additional cost? Learn how you can partner with your library’s dedicated DCL to benefit your digital collection and your community. In this 30-minute session, you'll: Meet the DCLs Learn […]

  • Learn From the Experts: Getting Students Reading Through Social Media

    Are you a K-12 educator who is passionate about promoting reading to your students through social media? If so, this session is for you! Join us virtually to gain valuable insights into the journeys of K-12 social media influencers, their content creation process, and tips for using social media to get students reading. Joining us […]

  • Libby Book Awards Ceremony

    Register to join the OverDrive team LIVE on March 12 at 7 PM EST for the first inaugural Libby Book Awards Ceremony, hosted by Professional Book Nerds co-hosts Emma Dwyer and Joe Skelley. This hour-long event will recognize the finalists, winners and honorable mentions and will be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook. Duration: 60 minutes […]

  • Panel Perspectives: Learn How Librarians Engage Readers with Digital Magazines, Comics, and Graphic Novels

    Is your library looking to engage new users, enhance your digital collection, and increase circulation? Join OverDrive and library experts for a live panel discussion about comics and magazines in your digital library. In this session, we’ll explore: How digital comics and magazines benefit libraries of varying sizes. Fun and unique ways libraries can market […]

  • Kanopy Town Hall for Australian & New Zealand Public Libraries

    Join the Kanopy team as we unlock exciting new product enhancements, preview forthcoming cinematic titles, and share compelling stories around our popular streaming models. There’s something for every public librarian. Here is what’s on deck: Learn about our up-and-coming product updates Get a first look at the new titles coming to platform Learn about inspiring […]

  • Kanopy Town Hall for North American Public Libraries

    Join the Kanopy team as we unlock exciting new product enhancements, preview forthcoming cinematic titles, and share compelling stories around our popular streaming models. There’s something for every public librarian. Here is what’s on deck: Learn about our up-and-coming product updates Get a first look at the new titles coming to platform Learn about inspiring […]

  • Big Library Read LIVE – A Q&A with Dan Flores, author of Wild New World

    Join thousands of readers from around the globe for "Big Library Read: A Q&A with Dan Flores, author of Wild New World", where we'll dive into the lush historical ecology of North America like never before. Take the opportunity to connect with the best-selling and award-winning author of Coyote America to ask questions about the […]

  • Getting Started with Kanopy (Australia & New Zealand)

    Join OverDrive and learn how easy it is to get your patrons started with Kanopy. This session will include: Instructions for how to access Kanopy. A live walk-through of the user experience. Answers to frequently asked questions. Where to find Kanopy marketing and help resources. Duration: 60 minutes Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We […]

  • Enhance Student Reading in Sora with Public Library CONNECT

    Duration: 30 minutes Get ready to launch into the new school year with Sora! Join us for an enlightening session on Public Library CONNECT — a feature crafted to enhance student reading and elevate the circulation of juvenile and young adult materials. Explore how this tool simplifies access to age-appropriate ebooks and audiobooks from both […]

  • Promote Libby & Kanopy to Your Community

    Join OverDrive experts for proven marketing ideas to increase engagement with your digital collections in Libby and Kanopy. This session will be packed with tips and free resources to use right away, including how to leverage print materials, social media, PR, email, and training. Duration: 60 minutes Audience: Public library staff involved in marketing and/or […]

  • Level Up Your Sora Promotion

    Duration: 30 min. Join us for a 30-minute webinar aimed at helping you increase Sora’s visibility and usage in your school. In this session, our K-12 experts will provide practical strategies and tips for promoting Sora effectively. You’ll also get access to ready-to-use resources and hear success stories from educators who have successfully engaged their […]

  • Getting Started with Libby

    Join OverDrive's training team for this live session to learn how easy it is to get your patrons started with Libby, the library reading app. This session will demonstrate: How to browse and borrow ebooks and audiobooks. Tips for customizing the experience. Answers to frequently asked questions from end users. Where to find Libby marketing […]

  • Back-to-School Picks for Your Students from OverDrive Librarians

    Duration: 30 min. Get ready to elevate your digital collection this back-to-school season with recommendations from OverDrive's expert staff librarians! In this webinar, we'll guide you through the must-have books landing on your digital shelves for the upcoming season. What You'll Learn: Top Picks for Every Age Group: Discover the best titles for K-2, 3-5, […]

  • How to Train Your Community on Libby

    Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge of the Libby app. New to Libby? Watch a Getting Started with Libby webinar, explore how-to videos, or visit help.libbyapp.com. Training your users on how to use Libby is an easy and effective way to increase awareness and usage of your digital collection. Join OverDrive experts to get the tools and guidance […]

  • Marketplace Essentials: The Shopping & Admin Portal

    Duration: 30 minutes Ready to learn the basics of Marketplace, the shopping and administrative portal? Join us live for our demo and ask questions of our K-12 experts. This session is primarily a demonstration of OverDrive Marketplace, the shopping and administrative portal. We'll explore Marketplace through the lens of a first-time user, including how to: […]

  • 10 Tips to Maximize Your Digital Library

    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 […]

  • TeachingBooks presents: Leverage Your Lists

    Duration: 20 minutes State award lists, account curriculum lists—even your own custom lists can be helpful instructional tools. Discover how to take advantage of the many resources included within each list. Note: Times shown in Eastern Standard. We understand the timing may not suit everyone but signing up ensures that a recording is sent the […]

  • Spring Picks from OverDrive Librarians

    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. You'll receive a link to easily shop all the titles mentioned. Plus, you'll also hear some of our favorite film picks on […]

  • Sora Essentials: The Reader Experience

    Duration: 30 minutes Ready to learn the basics of Sora so you can start exploring and help others get started, too? Join us live for our demo and ask questions of our K-12 experts. This session is primarily a demonstration of the user experience in Sora, the student reading app. Students and educators have access […]

  • TeachingBooks presents: Using TeachingBooks with Middle Grade Students

    Duration: 20 minutes Celebrate the books students love. Use the resources and tools on TeachingBooks to learn more about authors, cite research, or find the next great read! 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 […]

  • Marketing Made Easy: Top Tips to Engage Your Community

    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 […]

  • Sora Essentials: The Reader Experience

    Duration: 30 minutes Ready to learn the basics of Sora so you can start exploring and help others get started, too? Join us live for our demo and ask questions of our K-12 experts. This session is primarily a demonstration of the user experience in Sora, the student reading app. Students and educators have access […]

  • Sora Essentials: The Reader Experience

    Duration: 30 minutes Ready to learn the basics of Sora so you can start exploring and help others get started, too? Join us live for our demo and ask questions of our K-12 experts. This session is primarily a demonstration of the user experience in Sora, the student reading app. Students and educators have access […]

  • TeachingBooks presents: Ready for Reading – Before, During, & After

    Duration: 20 minutes 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 […]

  • Summer Picks from OverDrive Librarians

    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. We'll send you a link to shop all the titles mentioned […]

  • TeachingBooks presents: Growing Readers – Early Literacy Support

    Duration: 20 minutes Whether in the classroom, the library, or at home, support the development of early literacy skills using TeachingBooks resources. 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 […]