Life on the Road

Libby app myths and misconceptions debunked

• Feb 19, 2021
• Marissa Gillett

Between chatting with patrons on the Digital Bookmobile, assisting our technical support team while off the road, and being active in many online book communities, I spend a lot of […]

Gift Guide: Bookish Valentine

• Feb 05, 2021
• Marissa Gillett

My family holds the world’s most unpopular opinion – Valentine’s Day is the best holiday of the year. My mother, self-proclaimed lover of all things cute, would go to the […]

Bookstagram: Fun hashtags for every reader

• Jan 15, 2021
• Marissa Gillett

Few digital spaces rival the quality of the bookstagram community. Of course, hashtags aid in the discovery of all that delicious lit content. There are hundreds out there, and many […]

30 books that will make their way to the screen in 2021

• Jan 01, 2021
• Marissa Gillett

Although it’s hard to come up with many 2020 silver linings, last year’s book to screen adaptations did provide a welcome escape in an otherwise crummy year. While, like me, […]

End of year wrap-up: Our favorite Libby features and updates

• Dec 18, 2020
• Marissa Gillett

What a year it has been for our little librarian. In addition to a whole new look, the Libby app has had a year full of fun and useful updates. […]

New Orleans: A book lover’s travel plans

• Dec 04, 2020
• Marissa Gillett

With its rich history, decadent food scene, and title as the most haunted city in the United States, the city I was most excited to travel to this year was […]