Reader’s Theater
Teaching Ideas
Promoting Books and Authors
Readers’ Advisory Using Discover Like Books
Puzzles & Games
Reader’s Theater
Teaching Ideas
TeachingBooks Newest & Favorite Features (September 2025)
Whether you are a new or seasoned user of TeachingBooks, discover some of our newest additions and crowd favorites.
Create and participate in reading challenges
TeachingBooks presents: TeachingBooks Essentials (August 2025)
Enrich and enliven the connections readers have with books and authors. We will showcase a variety of resources including author recordings, lesson ideas, custom reading lists, and more.
In this webinar you will learn how to:
- Find and share resources for titles you use and browse to discover new titles
- Locate ready-to-use activities and teaching ideas
- Create and analyze lists
Buy titles for Sora using a TeachingBooks wishlist
10 Tips to Promote Sora like a Pro
Fall Picks from OverDrive Librarians (July 2025)
Genres may include titles for juvenile, young adult, and adult audiences. You’ll also hear some of our favorite film picks on Kanopy.
Manage Content Access levels
Configure content controls
2025 Sora Bursts Series – Week 4
2025 Sora Bursts Series – Week 3
2025 Sora Bursts Series – Week 2
2025 Sora Bursts Series – Week 1
Beyond the Basics: Unlocking the Magic of Libby (February 2026)
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.
Getting Started with Kanopy (March 2026)
TeachingBooks presents: Growing Readers: Early Literacy Support (May 2025)
Whether in the classroom, the library, or at home, support the development of early literacy skills using TeachingBooks resources.
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)
Bonus: Shop these titles in OverDrive Marketplace or view the list on OverDrive.com!
TeachingBooks presents: Using TeachingBooks with Middle Grade Students (March 2025)
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!
Marketing Made Easy: Top Tips to Engage Your Community (March 2025)
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.
Holds overview
Set a reading goal
Manage holds for your library’s digital collection
MARC records for Kanopy
Spring Picks from OverDrive Librarians (February 2025)
Bonus: View the entire list of titles covered in this webinar in OverDrive Marketplace!