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Lebanon, Ind. - Chris Yovanovich had never done yoga a day in her life. But her ten years as a long-term care social worker were getting to her.

"Things just culminated and I started getting sick and I didn't know what it was," said Chris. "It took a long time to figure out they thought it was fibromyalgia."

Before yoga became her medicine, she was prescribed pain pills that barely touched her pain.

"So I just sorta drugged myself through life for about a year and that's when I picked up Autobiography of a Yogi. I read that and it talked about a lot of yogis healing themselves and I thought, maybe I can do that. After about a year I started feeling a lot better."

She became a teacher and for years she worked in other people's yoga studios, then in 2016 she found a spot in an historic building in the heart of Lebanon.

"When we first moved here, I knew that people here were super friendly."

But of course she wasn't sure how Indiana Yoga Studio would do in a small city. It turns out it would do very well.

"We have about 22 teachers and a lot of them are from Indy and they would come in and say 'What's in the water here?! Everyone is so nice!"

Naturally, she has a soft spot for social workers and those suffering from compassion fatigue.

The burnout rate for social workers is somewhere around three years. It's ridiculous. And that's pretty much what I went through."

"Research that's come out within the last five years has said 80% of all disease stems from stress, so I want to reach as many medical workers as I possibly can. Not only social workers but nurses, doctors and police officers."

She offers special rates for people in those fields. She also offers a big menu of classes to meet people where they are. She knows some might be feeling burnt out just like she was. Or some might just be having a bad day.

"And if someone does come in and have a bad day and they're in a bad mood, I can't wait until after class because they're going to be so different!"

Chris is a wife and a mom. Her husband has been a middle school teacher for 22 years and her daughter is turning 16 this weekend!

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There was a time when new mothers were regarded as delicate flowers who should not move around much to avoid harm to the anatomy. Not anymore. We know now that a post-natal exercise regimen is a boost for the physical, mental and emotional health of new mothers. And our areas foremost proponent of this philosophy is Crystal Widmann, 36, a highly regarded yoga instructor who has carved out a special niche for herself with Y2B Fit Yoga & Barre, which started as a virtual fitness program and is now a studio at 7101 Emlen St. in West Mt. Airy.

A certified personal trainer, Widmann specializes in helping new mothers regain core strength and pelvic stability through her mommy + me programs. I just checked the 14 most recent customer reviews on yelp.com, of which 12 were five-stars and the other two were four stars.

For example, Whitney S. wrote on Dec. 16: I tried the Y2 Barre 45 class today after work with Lauren (Leavell) as my instructor, who was great. I was pushed to my limits today after not working out for a couple of months, and I honestly feel great after class I will be back on Thursday to get my butt kicked again, LOL!

Jess G. recently wrote: I absolutely love attending barre classes at Y2B Fit! I have been coming here for a year and a half, and I keep finding new things to love about it ! The teachers strike the perfect balance between keeping the classes consistent (so you can practice and get better at the moves) and dynamic (so you never get bored). I have taken classes at several other barre studios and have never felt as comfortable and at home as I do here. I would recommend Y2B to anyone!

Widmann is a health and post-natal fitness expert, specializing in barre and yoga training with over 11 years of experience in the yoga and fitness industry. She won the 2016 Philadelphia Family Magazines Love Award for Best Personal Trainer for Families.

Widmann graduated from Temple University with a BA in psychology and a masters in education. She earned a second masters degree in exercise science & health promotion from California University of Pennsylvania. The knowledge gained there, combined with Widmanns personal experience as a new mother, helped her develop her innovative BYO Baby Barre technique that targets the specific needs of post-natal women. The program fuses barre technique, traditional fitness training principles and physical therapy elements.

Although the purpose of Y2B fit is to engage mothers in a fitness routine, the classes are open to everyone. Most clients now are not new moms, and some are men. The programs offered include yoga, barre, post-natal fitness training and health coaching through either private sessions or online videos and live-streaming.

While I was getting my degree in psychology, said Widmann, I was also doing yoga training, I took a yoga course for a fitness requirement, and that sparked my interest in becoming a teacher. I loved yoga, barre and exercise, and I knew that after I had my son (Nesh, now 5), I wanted to help other new mothers with fitness.

Widmann developed BYO Baby Barre when she was post-partum with her son, utilizing her background in exercise science (masters degree) to modify the workout to make it safe for the postnatal body. Being a mother myself, Widmann said, I know how challenging it can be trying to exercise, let alone do anything without your newborn child, so I wanted to share fitness with new mothers through online videos. I later found an open space available that looked great for a studio, and it led me down a whole new path that I never imagined happening.

When the business opened three years ago, it was just Widmann as the teacher and a handful of students. It has since grown, however, to a staff of eight teachers (plus Widmann) and a solid membership base. In addition to barre and yoga, they have also added more cardio and strength-based classes including Tabata and TRX.

Are there any plans for the expansion of Y2B? We have been exploring options for expansion but are still in the planning phase. Im not sure what this will look like yet. Hopefully, well have more details soon!

What is the best advice Widmann has ever received? The best advice Ive ever received is to trust your gut and slow and steady wins the race.

For more information about Y2B Fit Yoga & Barre, call 267-278-6251 or visit y2bfit.com.

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Its another year and yet another moment for gym memberships to shine. If youve thought about signing up, you might want to consider your options first. Working out on your own and fighting over free weights can become monotonous so weve rounded up the top workout classes in Boston to consider for your cabin fever and New Years resolutions -- from rowing to aerial yoga to pole dancing.

North End As the citys first indoor rowing studio, Row Republic offers 50-minute boot camp-style classes packed with fast-paced, full-body workouts. Nicknamed the Deep Blue, the space turns completely dark minus the rays of blue light to help set the mood before you work nearly every muscle in your body. Cost: $29 for drop-ins

Downtown If you think you know barre, think again. Barre Groove takes a different approach to the core-strengthening and glute-toning workout with classes like Bounce & Barre, which is 45 minutes of intense cardio -- all on a trampoline. New to the lineup, Bounce & Dance Sculpt is 45 minutes of choreographed moves to let your inner dancer shine. Cost: $8 for the first class, then $21 per class

South End Looking to bump up your yoga game? For an elevated experience, check out Swet Studios aerial yoga. In these 50-60 minute sessions, youll work on your form and a variation of poses mid-air. Classes range in intensity, from the slower-paced Deep Stretch to the advanced aerial core classes. Swet Studio also offers rowing and meditation classes in case youre more interested in remaining on the ground. Cost: $30 per class

Somerville You may think of rock climbing as a fun weekend activity or memorable date idea, but your upper body can be your best friend in this scenario -- or worst enemy. At Brooklyn Boulders, you can sign up for an intro to climbing or a Learn the Ropes class to learn the basics. You can even register for Yoga for Climbers or boot camp once youve quite literally reached the right level. Cost: $36 for a day pass

North End If youre an avid runner (like most everyone in the city), but would like to avoid braving the elements, classes at MYSTRYDE running studio might be your new addiction. The studio offers classes that incorporate both cardio and strength interval training, which can help pick up your pace and increase your time on the trails. Cost: $28 for the first class

Multiple locations If aerial yoga isnt your thing, CorePower Yoga is a great alternative to practicing traditional poses but with a twist. Classes are typically heated (except for CorePower Yoga 1) so youll be sure to get a good break from the chilly temps for at least an hour. With upbeat music set in a modern studio to help you through, theres no doubt youll be back for more -- just make sure you bring a water bottle and towel. Cost: You can sign up for a free trial week, then $28 per drop-in

Financial District and Seaport Founded by George Monk Foreman III, EverybodyFights is a studio that fosters the fighting spirit wrapped up in an encouraging community. Youll most likely meet friendly (while still intense) faces and passionate instructors that push you through a variety of classes that include treadmill workouts, circuit training, and boxing. Cost: $25 per class

Somerville From intro workshops to classes featuring stilettos, Fly Together Fitness takes pole dancing to new heights. If youre feeling ambitious but still skeptical, the choreography itself will leave you feeling as confident as ever. Classes are approximately 75 minutes long but expect to learn moves you never thought you could do. Cost: $28 for the first class

Downtown, Back Bay, and Chestnut Hill Youve heard of it but nows the time to give Barrys a shot. This high-intensity boot camp can burn up to 1,000 calories with options to focus on your arms, abs, back, or total body all in 50-60 minutes. Cost: $32 per class

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Ozark Regional Library recently became the recipient of 61 new childrens and young adult books with a value of $1,031 from the Pilcrow Foundation.

The Pilcrow Foundation and Deborah Barker of Missouri matched funds donated from local businesses Brad Wooten Auto Body and Ozarks Federal Savings and Loan. Barker made the donation in memory of Agatha Daley and Melissa Pendarvis.

An additional $400 worth of math and science books were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Hal Berenson and Laura Ackerman of Colorado.

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JPL Offers Digital Expo at West Bank Regional Library to Explain the Librarys Vast Digital Collection

The Jefferson Parish Library presents its first Digital Expo at 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey.

The Digital Expo is designed to explain how to enjoy the librarys free digital content. Digital content is a growing, internet-based multimedia collection of items that complement the librarys physical collection. Content includes eBooks, audiobooks, music, movies, magazines and comics delivered directly to a patrons device smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, tablets, etc. With free apps, patrons can take the library with them wherever they go.

JPL library staff members, experts from the library IT department and representatives from digital content companies will be on site to teach patrons about the digital collection and help solve any technical issues. Patrons are encouraged to bring their mobile devices. All of the following resources are free to library card holders.

The digital collection includes:

eBooks:Cloud Library, Hoopla, and Libby by Overdrive. Patrons can choose from thousands of eBooks, including popular and best-selling titles for all ages.

Audiobooks: Hoopla, Libby by Overdrive, and RB Digital Books. With a variety of mobile apps, patrons can download an audiobook to a favorite device.

Magazines, comics and graphic novels: Flipster, Hoopla and RB Digital Magazines. Content is available for instant viewing on a digital device and items will return automatically.

Music: Freegal Music and Hoopla. Patrons can borrow and enjoy music immediately. Freegal allows access to more than 15 million songs, including Sony Musics catalog of legendary artists; Alexander Street has the most diverse catalog of music content in the world for students, scholars and patrons of the arts.

Movies and television: Hoopla and Kanopy. Hoopla offers classics, childrens films, Acorn TV, independent cinema, and more. Kanopy offers popular indie flicks, documentaries, foreign films and the critically acclaimed Criterion Collection.

Research and reference: Ancestry.com, AutoMate Car Repair, Consumer Health Complete, ConsumerReports.org, National Geographic Online, World Book Online Encyclopedia, and many others.

Adult learning: JobNow, VetNow, Lynda.com, Mango Languages, ReferenceUSA, and many more.

Resources for kids and teens: Homework LA from Tutor.com, Scholastic Go!, National Geographic Kids, Learning Express, and many more.

The librarys 3D printer also will be on display.

WRITING FOR CHILDREN: Author and educator Carol Allen will lead a seminar for writers about creating childrens books at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

Allen says that writing for children is serious business. Anybody who thinks writing a picture book is to just scribble down some lines and draw great illustrations is making a serious mistake, she says. There are rules for picture books, and there are serious points to address in your writing: point of view, voice, character, conflict.

JAZZ AND POP HARP: Erin Hill, a harpist and singer based in New York City and Louisville, Kentucky, is the featured performer at the sixth annual New Orleans Jazz and Pop Harp Weekend, performing concerts at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

The New Orleans Jazz and Pop Harp Weekend is a two-day retreat featuring free courses to members of the New Orleans Chapter of the American Harp Society, or to harp students and professionals who want to know more about playing jazz and pop music. A schedule of events can be found at the organizations website.

OLD METAIRIE WRITERS' GROUP:A fairly new edition to the library calendar,the Old Metairie Writers Group, meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road. The purpose of the group is to allow authors to have their work peer reviewed. All genres are welcome, including fiction, nonfiction, prose, poetry, screenplays, etc. It is open to all levels of writing.

HAIKU WORKSHOP: This monthly workshop gives a background and history of haiku, the Japanese form of poetry. It will include readings of some of the most famous examples, and participants read their own poems. It takes placeat 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

FOCUSING ON SUCCESS: Dr. Rick Landry speaks on Reprogramming Your Mind for Success, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. All too often, we wonder why no matter how hard we try, cannot experience our desired outcomes, he says. Well uncover why we have delays experiencing what we want in life.

COMING UP ROSES: The New Orleans Old Garden Rose Society meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to preserving and fostering Old Garden Roses.

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With information and entertainment a click away, you might think brick and mortar libraries have fallen victim to the digital age. If local and national statistics are any indication, youd be wrong.

A recently-released national Gallup poll shows more people visited a library in 2019 than a movie theater. Audiobooks and other digital materials were also checked out at a quick pace at the nations libraries last year.

None of this shocks Dearborn Heights City Libraries Director Michael McCaffery as we head into Februarys designation of National Library Lovers Month.

"Our activity and programming have continued to get a huge response from the public, McCaffery said. During a number of programs (at Caroline Kennedy Library), we have had to utilize overflow parking lots at City Hall. Some nights, all of our tables, lounge chairs and study rooms have been filled."

For many years, Dearborn Heights and Dearborn have enjoyed a reciprocal agreement which allows library card holders in both cities to enjoy the same privileges. With the continued renovations at Henry Ford Centennial Library, McCaffery said visits to Dearborn Heights libraries have been at a high level as the work continues.

Special programming this month includes an adults-only program that covers the world of wine from A to Z. Sommelier Jim Paron will explain the winemaking process, varieties of grapes, and offer wine samples. Also, in early February, Dearborn Heights patrons will have access to Hoopla, a multimedia streaming service that allows up to five print or digital items to be checked out.

Other events include a Valentines Day-themed bingo event, and presentations about climate change, estate planning, the Kentucky Derby, and railroading in Wayne County.

Anyone who wishes to learn more about the libraries can visit http://www.dhcl.michlibrary.org, or connect with them on their Facebook and Twitter social media accounts.

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Colorado State Universitys year-long look back over 150 years of serving the land-grant mission would not be possible without the dedicated staff of the Librarys Digital and Archive Services.

Behind a secure door on the second floor of Morgan Library, the staff works diligently to collect, evaluate, organize, preserve and provide access to historical information about the University, and research materials about Colorado water and agriculture. From some of the earliest hand drawn construction plans for the original Camp Collins to preserving websites devoted to the legalization of cannabis, CSU library archive staff have found a place for everything most of it literally irreplaceable and are always in need of more space, both physical and digital.

Collections in the archives concentrate heavily on the agricultural, natural resources and water issues that have shaped the history of Colorado, but there are also special collections devoted to wildlife photography, materials from feminist presses in the 1970s, the craft brewing industry, and a searchable database of images from the Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition, the only one of its kind in North America.

The present-day University Archives owes its existence to two very happy accidents. First, when CSUs centennial was approaching in 1970, the administration thought it would be a great thing to write a history of the institution to mark the occasion and thats when James Hansen, then a newly hired professor of history, discovered there was no formal archives for the University. To write the history of the first hundred years Democracys College, which became the first of three volumes he began by gathering and organizing the materials he could find. From that effort, the University Archives was born.

The second fortunate event was the timing of a generous gift to the Archives in the 1990s. As the research project evolved and professional archivists took on the task of maintaining the collections, the materials outgrew their original space in the basement of the library. With donor support, space on the second floor of Morgan was remodeled to accommodate the Archives, and staff had just moved everything there two weeks before the devastating flood of 1997 inundated the first two floors of the building which remains one of the worse disasters in U.S. history to strike an academic library.

The staff of the Archives take their mission to ensure collections are available for present and future researchers to use very seriously. In the 21st century, that means using some of the latest technology to preserve items in danger of succumbing to the ravages of time, whether they are hand-written diaries from the early 1900s, footage on silver nitrate film that grows increasingly unstable with age, and now providing data preservation and archiving services to CSU faculty and researchers.

As part of the Universitys fundraising campaign, State Your Purpose, CSU Libraries established a fund to support digitization of films from the earliest days of the University that will also form the basis of a documentary celebrating the Universitys sesquicentennial; you can give to this fund at the Beyond a Billion website.

You can also support the ongoing needs of Digital and Archive Services at the general Library giving page.

To learn more about research data, digital archival collections, and rare treasures held by the Librarys Digital and Archive Services, contact Coordinator Mark Shelstad at mark.shelstad@colostate.edu.

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The Sherborn Library is at 3 Sanger St. (Sherborn Community Center) while the library is undergoing renovations. For information or to register, call 508-653-0770, or visit sherbornlibrary.org.

The Sherborn Library is at 3 Sanger St. (Sherborn Community Center) while the library is undergoing renovations. For information or to register, call 508-653-0770, or visit sherbornlibrary.org

Kids Programs

Storytime, Stay & Play, Friday, Jan. 31, 10:30 a.m.: We will share books, rhymes and songs that build language and motor skills. Followed by a simple craft. For children from birth to age 4.

Mollys Apothecary Spa Workshop for Kids, Thursday, Feb. 6, 4-5:30 p.m.: Make your own hand and body lotion and lip gloss in this fun workshop. This program is for kids from 7-17. Register online at sherbornlibrary.org.

Ed Morgan, Childrens Garden Music Concert, Friday, Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m.: Come to the library for a musical concert featuring musician Ed Morgan. Sing along and dance to traditional childrens songs with a twist. Recommended for children age 3-8.

Cookies and Coloring, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Stop by the library for a snack. We will have bookmarks and coloring sheets to decorate and color.

Adult Programs

Mah Jongg, Mondays: Join the librarys Mah Jongg Club. Our Mah Jongg players are welcoming and inclusive. Novices will receive very relaxed instruction from players who are happy to share their knowledge. The club meets on Mondays at noon or 1 p.m. your choice. Contact the library if you would like to participate, 508-653-0770.

Going to Extremes: A Travel Journalists Tour of the Globes Most Adventurous Places, Thursday, Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m.: An award-winning adventure travel journalist for the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, National Geographic Kids and the Providence Journal, Peter Mandel hunts his stories and photos in the worlds far corners, including Antarctica, India, Egypt, Patagonia, the fjords of Norway, the mountain pathways of Japan, and the deserts of Africa. The author of 10 books, he'll show slides of his most extreme travel experiences surviving a coup in Ecuador, visiting a city of penguins at the South Pole, fishing for piranha on Brazils Rio Negro, floating in the Goodyear Blimp, sailing on an Arctic icebreaker, camping in the African bush, and kayaking to the Statue of Liberty and talk about how adventure travel turns to prose in today's media. Register online at sherbornlibrary.org.

Spa Night, Thursday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m.: Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop with Mollys Apothecary. Well be creating our own lotions and bubbling bath soap. Learn a new skill and take home handcrafted items to show off your hard work. For ages 18+. Register online at sherbornlibrary.org.

Cookbook Club, Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m.: Are you a food adventurer? If you love to try new recipes, try out our club. Each person selects a recipe from the same cookbook (the library will provide copies) and prepares it for the group. We meet, eat our creations, discuss our recipes and select the next cookbook. Involvement is flexible participate one month, skip a month. Its OK. To sign up, contact the library at 508-653-0770. Next cookbook: Indian(-ish) by Priya Krishna.

Genealogy Club, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1 p.m.: Everyone is welcome to the librarys ongoing Genealogy Club. Periodic guest speakers and helpful group discussion. Newcomers to genealogy and experienced researchers share thoughts and suggestions. The club meets the third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.

The Friends of the Sherborn Library have generously funded this program. Event facilities have been provided by the Sherborn Community Center Foundation. The SCC is available for private functions.

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FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky public libraries set a new record for funding commitments from education rate (E-rate), a federal program that provides discounts on Internet, telecommunications, and networking equipment for schools and public libraries. For the July 2019 June 2020 funding year, Kentucky public libraries have a record commitment of $2,195,532 in E-rate funding to be disbursed as they are invoiced for eligible products and services, marking a record amount since the programs inception in 1998.

E-rate discounts provide critical budget relief to public libraries and allow them to spend local tax dollars on other services and programs in their communities. A librarys E-rate funding amount is determined by the areas poverty level.

The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA), an agency in the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, provides one-on-one consultations and extensive training in completing the required forms to help libraries meet deadlines and follow the program rules correctly because filing for the discounts can be a lengthy and difficult process.

The agency devotes considerable resources to E-rate assistance in recognition of its importance to library budgets and public services, said Terry Manuel, state librarian and commissioner for KDLA. To date, more than $18.7 million in E-rate discounts has been disbursed to Kentucky libraries, and 75 percent of public library branches now have fiber internet connections.

Each year, the majority of the states public libraries apply for E-rate discounts that make broadband service more affordable nationwide. They complete a competitive bidding process to drive down costs and request 20 percent to 90 percent discounts based on the percentage of students in the local district who qualify for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the designation of their library system as either rural or urban according to the U.S. Census.

On average, Kentucky public libraries receive an 80 percent to 90 percent discount on Internet, data transmission service, mobile hotspots for bookmobiles, and upgrades or maintenance for networking equipment such as routers, switches, and wireless access points.

Kentucky public libraries also set a new participation record with 47 libraries requesting discounts on networking equipment or maintenance for a 38 percent increase from the previous record set in 2017.

Manuel praised the efforts of Kentuckys E-rate libraries. Kentuckys public libraries continually seek improvements to their services, and E-rate discounts help them pay for faster internet and upgraded networking equipment to support online learning, workforce development, and videoconferencing.

This years fiber internet upgrade with E-rate discounts is going to help our customers immensely, said Robertson County Public Library Director Carol Mitchell. Many people in our community rely on our library for internet access. Our computers and Wi-Fi are used to search and apply for jobs, complete coursework, obtain medical information, and receive government information and services. Its crucial that we provide both reliable and high-speed access to information resources our customers need to fulfill their goals.

Telecommunications carriers providing international and interstate service and earning above certain revenue thresholds are mandated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make universal service contributions to fund the program. The funds come from the universal service charge on every phone and cellphone bill.

For more information on the E-rate program, visit https://www.usac.org/e-rate/. Kentucky public libraries may request filing assistance by contacting Lauren Abner at the KDLA at lauren.abner@ky.gov or 502-564-1728.

KDLA provides equitable access to quality library and information resources and services, as well as helps public agencies ensure that legislatively mandated documentation of government programs is created, efficiently maintained, and made accessible. For more information on KDLA resources, programs and services visit http://www.kdla.ky.gov or call 502-564-1753.

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A milestone two million ebooks and audiobooks were checked out through theMidwestCollaborativefor Library Services OverDrive group in 2019.

According to Forbes, the number of OverDrive digital checkouts rose by 20 percent since 2018. Last year, the top ebook title borrowed from the digital collection was Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, and the top audiobook was Becoming by Michelle Obama.

"When the MCLS OverDrive group first began, libraries took a major gamble. We couldn't predict what would happen, said Scott Garrison,executive director at MidwestCollaborativefor Library Services.

Clearly, the gamble has paid off, and it is so gratifying to see how successful this program has been. Reaching the milestone of two million checkouts shows how greatly many, many users value 24/7 access to books from their libraries.

MidwestCollaborativefor Library Services is made up of more than 650 member libraries in Michigan and Indiana, including Brandon Township, Orion Township, Royal Oak, South Lyon and Troy public libraries.

With a valid library card, patrons can borrow books at mlc.overdrive.com or through the mobile app Libby, which was named one ofPopular Mechanics 20 Best Apps of the 2010sand one ofPCMags Best Free Software of 2019.

Through the app, readers can browse the librarys digital collection, put books on hold, instantly borrow titles and start reading or listening for free. All titles automatically expire at the end of the lending period (the default is 14 days), and there are no late fees. Readers can also download the borrowed books for offline use.

Our OverDrive group has worked together really well for many years to make this possible. This achievement is a testament to how well they have worked to deliver for their users, on a large scale, said Garrison.

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