New Year, New Hobbies

If you’re like me, you’re constantly trying out new hobbies or things your patrons are into. I recently took up digital drawing to better connect to our teens. After acquiring the teen recommended apps and an Apple Pencil, I started searching for tutorials and classes. That’s when I went to Creativebug.

Creativebug

They had a wonderful class on the basics of illustrating in Procreate! With all Creativebug class, there is a comment section perfect for asking questions and sharing other tips and tricks you may have discovered!

So, if you or a patron is looking for new hobby instructions, don’t forget Creativebug!

Gabi – Robinson Library

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Overdrive app sunsetting…

As a reminder – the legacy OverDrive app will be removed from app stores on February 23, 2022. What does this mean for you and your patrons?


Starting February 23, 2022:
The OverDrive app will be removed from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Microsoft store. Download links for the legacy OverDrive desktop app for Windows and Mac will be removed from overdrive.com/apps.

New users looking for the OverDrive app will be directed to Libby.

NOTE: Users who previously installed the OverDrive app (mobile or desktop) will still be able to use it without disruption (for now!).

All users can continue to access your library’s OverDrive website.

Later this year, Overdrive will share more details on how app users will be prompted to switch to Libby and the plans and timing for eventual retirement of the OverDrive app.

How to prepare:
Review your library’s website and promotional materials to ensure you’re actively promoting Libby and no longer referencing the OverDrive app.

Inform all staff of the change so they will be able to assist patrons in the transition.

–Heather Auman
Western Allegheny Community Library

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