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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 6h

Attn: #Booksky! 📆 It's #BannedBooksWeek and we’re breaking down myths vs. facts about book bans to show why access matters. Do your part, follow the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social for info and updates. 📚 Remider that all profits from our merch go to the ALA. Check it out: https://plotthreadsshop.com/

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 1d

Let #BannedBooksWeek (Oct 5–11) remind you that reading freely means thinking freely. Follow the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social and celebrate curiosity, open minds, and the power of a good story. #Booksky #Bookish #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary #LibbyApp

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 2d

🗓️ This #BannedBooksWeek, we’re reminded of why access matters. @kanopy.com has released 🎥 Banned Together. Check if your library has #Kanopy to stream there. Stay informed on book bans & library advocacy by following @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social ✨ When communities come together, books stay open. 📚

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 4d

Nostalgia + new reads + fall book energy = the ultimate Book Lounge episode. 🍂 #Booksky #Bookish #LibbyApp #CheckOutYourLibrary #LibraryLove https://bit.ly/42nOdSj

Back to School, Back to Books! | Book Lounge by Libby

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 4d

✨Remember the magic of the school book fair?✨ Take our quiz to find out your book fair personality because you’re never too old for a little nostalgia (and maybe a poster or two). 📚🖊️👉 What’s your book fair vibe? https://bit.ly/42RzW0g #Booksky #Bookish #CheckOutYourLibrary #LibraryLove #LibbyApp

QUIZ: What's Your School Book Fair Personality? | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.

Whether you're here for the merch, the big-name authors, or a hidden gem you'll never forget, this quiz will give you three awesome book recommendations based on your book fair personality.

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 5d

No backstage pass required. Just your library card. 🧡 ✨💳 #Booksky #Bookish #LibbyApp #TaylorSwift #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 6d

🎙️ Don't miss New York Times bestselling author 📖 Neal Shusterman and more on Book Lounge by Libby. New episodes here 🔗: https://bit.ly/42Hx8D5

#Bookish #Booksky #LibraryLove #LibbyApp #CheckOutYourLibrary

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 7d

📖 ❤️ 🎧 Every kind of reader belongs here! October is #NationalBookMonth and we’re celebrating them all. Discover bookish personalities like yours! 🎙️ New episodes of Book Lounge by Libby 📺 are streaming now: https://www.youtube.com/@LibbyApp

#Bookish #LibraryLove #Booksky #CheckOutYourLibrary

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 8d

📢 Big news, bookworms! Just in time for #NationalBookMonth this October, Libby is officially teaming up with the #ReadWithJenna book club!

Discover Jenna’s monthly picks and read them for ✨FREE✨ with your library card and the #LibbyApp. #Booksky #Bookish #CheckOutYourLibrary https://bit.ly/4nS6gYR

Read with Jenna + Libby: Celebrate National Book Month with free books from your library | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.

Libby is partnering with Read with Jenna to bring you curated book club picks, including October’s selection “The Irish Goodbye.” Join Jenna’s club and read her picks on Libby!

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 9d

What's your favorite reason to visit the library?

Test your love of libraries with our quiz: 📝 https://bit.ly/4nkYQgY

#Bookish #LibraryLove #LibbyApp #Booksky #CheckOutYourLibrary

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 11d

From Goosebumps in Spanish to modern tales steeped in folklore and history, Latine horror is the genre you didn't know you needed. 👻 Discover 10 must-read horror books by Latine authors on #LibbyLife.

#Booksky #Bookish #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary #LibbyApp https://bit.ly/4pGXSx2

10 chilling horror books by Latine authors | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.

Let these spine-tingling tales by Latine authors haunt your bookshelves with their mix of horror, folklore, magical realism, and cultural history. Perfect Halloween reads in Libby!

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 12d

Crisp air, crunchy leaves, and apple-flavored everything 🍂 Fall’s the perfect time to get lost in a good book. From rom-coms to mysteries, find your cozy evening read in the #LibbyApp.

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Fall vibes: 8 reads that perfectly capture that autumn feeling | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.

Looking for the perfect fall read? From dark academia to slightly scary stories, these cozy books on Libby are packed with autumn vibes--perfect to curl up with this season.

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 13d

🎶 📖 We’re proud to partner with @tylerchilders.bsky.social and the Hickman Holler Reading Club to share stories that connect us all. Start with Tyler’s 4 book picks, ✨FREE✨ from your local library and the #LibbyApp.

#Booksky #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary #TylerChilders https://bit.ly/4mCLDPz

4 book picks from Tyler Childers' new Hickman Holler Reading Club | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.

Step inside the Hickman Holler Reading Club from Tyler Childers and borrow these handpicked books in Libby that reflect the stories, voices, and themes close to Tyler's heart.

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 14d

We know many of you are frustrated by the change to Deliver Later, & we hear you. Holds are one of the most-used features in Libby, & updates are made with libraries in mind. Your feedback matters, & we’ll keep working to make borrowing from your library better: https://bit.ly/46cXAqi

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 19d

We recently changed “Deliver Later” to “Suspend Hold.” This change helps make holds fairer and reduces strain on libraries, improving circulation efficiency.

We know some of you have questions and our support team is here to help: 📱 https://bit.ly/4cvOMMj
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Everything you need to know about holds in the Libby app | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.

Learn how holds work in the Libby app, from placing and managing holds to suspending your holds until you’re ready to read—so you can get the books you want, when you want them.

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 20d

We've seen your feedback on the new holds system & want to clear some things up! This update helps libraries serve more readers by keeping books moving & reducing expired holds. We’re listening, and we appreciate the passion you bring to your library. More on how it works: https://bit.ly/46cXAqi

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 21d

📽️ 🌼 📙 Yesterday marked the first day of #HispanicHeritageMonth. See our can't-miss list of books on #LibbyApp and films from @kanopy.com on Libby Life! ➡️ https://bit.ly/42pCKBy

#Bookish #Booksky #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 22d

#Booksky #Bookish #LibraryLove #LibbyApp https://bit.ly/4nfXqod #CheckOutYourLibrary

Celebrity book club picks for September | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.

See what the stars selected in September in our monthly roundup of celebrity book club picks! From Oprah to Dua Lipa, browse and borrow these picks on the Libby reading app.

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 22d

#Booksky #LibraryLove #LibbyApp #Bookish #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary https://bit.ly/4mfrWgz

Say hello to Book Lounge by Libby! | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.

Introducing Book Lounge by Libby—the freshly rebranded podcast for book lovers! Same great conversations, new cozy vibe. Tune in for author interviews, book recs, and more.

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 23d

🗓️ It's a new week! Start off strong with your local library and the #LibbyApp!

#Bookish #Booksky #CheckOutYourLibrary #LibraryLove https://bit.ly/3JPjDdR