Monthly Archives: April 2025

Book Clubs are one of the most popular programs that a library runs. My library (Monroeville Public Library) has eight! Plus we have several outside book clubs that use our meeting rooms, check out our book club kits to go and ask us for recommendations for the group.

When I ran a book club I often struggled with coming up with titles. One source I didn’t use, but wish I would have, is Novelist. Novelist not only helps you pick out new titles for your group, it also offers resources on how to run a book club, how to get your club out of a rut and most important of all, how to improve your groups dynamics.

To find this information in Novelist click on Quick Links across the top of the screen and then choose Book Club Resources.

Happy reading!

Tracy – Monroeville Public Library

Did you miss the recent hoopla training by the Digital Resources Committee? Take a look here at this short & sweet introduction for staff, all about hoopla. The original session description and the recording link are below.

DRC Training: Hoopla About Hoopla 
Recorded Thursday, April 3, 2025

Session Description: Hoopla – it’s not just that other eBook app besides Libby! With literally hundreds of thousands of audiobooks (its most used feature), graphic novels, music, movies, TV shows, magazines, and yes eBooks, it’s a gem of an online resource in its own right. Members of the Digital Resources Committee will present a quick refresher for library staff on Hoopla and all it has to offer. Even seasoned users can learn about lesser known features like Kids Mode and how to maximize your 5 checkout limit with Binge Passes.

– Heather Auman, Western Allegheny Community Library