NYU Libraries wanted to simplify ebook access for 66,000+ students. With The Palace Project + Lyrasis, they integrated 400,000+ titles into one mobile app that's secure, easy to use and built on open standards. Read more: https://ow.ly/4ARF50XFLWF. #AcademicLibraries #DigitalAccess #HigherEd

For our final Banned Books Week selection, we’ve chosen to highlight Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale”. The novel depicts a dystopian future in which declining birth rates and environmental disasters have resulted in war and the uprise of a totalitarian theocracy. 1/2

We have another frequently challenged title for you to explore! Elizabeth Acevedo’s “The Poet X” is a novel-in-verse which tells the story of an Afro-Latina teen in Harlem who turns to poetry as a means of expression. The story explores themes of identity, culture, sexuality, and coming-of-age. 1/2

We invite you to join us for a conversation with award winning author, Abdi Nazemian. Nazemian, whose acclaimed works–including "Like a Love Story" and "Only This Beautiful Moment"–will discuss the impact of censorship on LGBTQ+ books and the power of literature in shaping young readers’ lives. 1/2

Join us in celebrating the right to read by checking out Rupi Kaur’s “Milk and Honey”. Told through a combination of illustrations and words, this poetry collection explores themes ranging from feminism and survival to love and loss. 1/2

BINGO! Who said that learning about book bans had to be boring? Try your hand at Banned Book Bingo with this card full of frequently challenged books. How many titles have you read? #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #readbannedbooks #skybrarian #booksky

Join us in celebrating the freedom to read by checking out "And Tango Makes Three!" This heartwarming children's book tells the story of two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who create a family with the help of their zookeepers. 1/2

It’s Banned Books Week! What does that mean? Every year, organizations like the American Library Association (ALA) and PEN America come together to highlight the importance of the freedom to read. 1/3

We’re celebrating pumpkin spice and spooky season with The Palace Project. Now that it’s officially autumn, it’s time to pull out your warmest sweater, grab a latte, and cozy up with an ebook! What’s your favorite genre of fall reading? 📚🎃🍎 #thepalaceproject #ebooks #booksky #skybrarian

It's Library Card Sign-up Month! Celebrate your local library by encouraging friends and family to sign up for a library card for access to books, magazines, and more. The possibilities are endless! Can you think of some books these classic characters might check out with their new library cards?

🔊🔊 Calling all library professionals! 🔊🔊 Want to hear about what it means to work on a library-driven ebook platform? Join us for our inaugural Palace Virtual Summit on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 at 12 PM ET. We can't wait to see you there! 📱📚❤ bit.ly/4n4Clwh #thepalaceproject #wearelyrasis

Interested in learning more about Ebooks & Community Engagement? Join us for our summer session on Wednesday, August 13th for an overview on how we help libraries address challenges in the e-content market. We can't wait to see you there! ♥️ 📚 Register here: bit.ly/4l6w9T7 #wearelyrasis

There's still time to register! 📚❤️

⏰ Don’t forget to register!
 Join us for an engaging session on Wednesday, July 23 to learn how The Palace Project empowers libraries through content solutions, discovery tools and more. Secure your spot here, ow.ly/Op5W50WpkvT. #LibraryEvents #EbookApp @thepalaceproject.bsky.social‬

Curious about The Palace Project and how it empowers libraries? Join us on July 23rd at 2 p.m. for a live demonstration of the app and learn how Palace allows patrons to effortlessly access more of their library's digital collections. 📚📱 Register now at bit.ly/3GqYNQI #skybrarian #thepalaceproject

We're heading to ALA Annual in Philadelphia! Catch the Palace team at the @wearelyrasis.bsky.social booth (#106) this weekend. Stop by to say hello and pick up some of our limited edition swag--you'll be glad you did. We'll see you there! 📚❤ #alaac2025 #alaannual #skybrarian #booksky

We're presenting at ALA Annual! Join the Palace team for a moderated panel of publishing experts and library professionals to discuss the future of ebook licensing. For more information click here: cdmcd.co/jPZKpA #booksky #skybrarian #alaannual #alaac2025

Whether you're "Leveling Up at Your Library" or using your creativity to "Color Our World", The Palace Project wishes you a very happy Summer Reading! Contact your local library to ask about exciting programs, reading challenges, and other fun opportunities this summer. Happy reading! 📚❤ #srp2025

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Explore queer classics from Oscar Wilde, Emily Dickinson, Virginia Woolf, and more with The Palace Bookshelf. These works and thousands of other public domain titles are free to all who download The Palace Project app. 📚❤️

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Celebrate the immeasurable contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to the world's knowledge and cultural heritage by borrowing a LGBTQ+ title from your local library or exploring NYPL's landmark online collections here, ow.ly/mMlC50W1zJy. #Pride #PrideMonth

See you soon, Rhody! #rila2025

Announcing our next Palace Pick! Notable for the introduction of Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, Agatha Christie's "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" blends trademark elements of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction. Consult your "little grey cells" and see if you can figure out whodunit! 1/2

We've loved working with Connecticut State Library (CSL) to provide expanded access to ebooks to all residents! 📚❤️

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), is a commitment to include and celebrate a variety of cultures every day, year-round, culminating on April 30--today! Celebrate Dia by checking out the books you see here and more from The Banned Book Club in the Palace app!

We'll see you soon! Stop by our booth to say hello! 📚❤️

TODAY! Join us for our biannual update to hear what we've been up to! 📚❤️

We're headed to Connecticut! Stop by booth #18 to say hello! 📚❤️ #CLA2025 #CLA #ConnecticutLibraries #Ebooks #skybrarian #wearelyrasis

Want to catch up on what's new with The Palace Project? Register now for our webinar on April 22 to hear from representatives on technical improvements, business relationships and new content to look forward to! 🌈📱📚 ow.ly/FyVs50VuFQx #EbookApp #Audiobooks @thepalaceproject.bsky.social

From ebook access to story times, computer classes to outreach programs, libraries serve as community hubs for people from all walks of life. This #NationalLibraryWeek we're asking you to show your library love by standing with libraries. Here are a few ways to get started! #NLW2025 #skybrarian

Happy National Library Workers day! A huge THANK YOU to all library workers for transforming lives, enabling access to knowledge and strengthening our communities. #NationalLibraryWorkersDay #LibraryWorkers @thepalaceproject.bsky.social

We love our library partners! We wouldn't be here without you. Take a moment to show up for libraries--and library workers-- by contacting your local Congressional representatives and asking them to stand with libraries! #NLWD25

MORE: Senators Jack Reed, Lisa Murkowski, Kirsten Gillibrand, & Susan Collins all joined the letter to the interim director of IMLS. Library advocates are making their voices heard. Congress is listening. ALA applauds this bipartisan action. Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...

We're almost ready to select our next Palace Pick, but before we move on we have some "Pride and Prejudice" facts for you. Did you know that Jane Austen initially considered calling the book "First Impressions"? 🤔 1/2

Look for the Lyrasis team at ACRL next week!

These women may be young, but their stories certainly aren't little. From the red, sandy shores of Prince Edward Island all the way to Wonderland, one can find their own secret garden by exploring the worlds of these fierce girls with free ebook classics on The Palace Bookshelf. #BookSky

Seen the movie but still have the book on your TBR? Check out these swoon-worthy lines and more with your free digital copy of "Pride and Prejudice". Look for The Palace Project app in your device's app store, download, and search for The Palace Bookshelf to begin. ❤📚 #booksky #thepalaceproject

Celebrate Women's History Month with The Palace Bookshelf! Explore thousands of ✨free✨ ebooks including classic works from Louisa May Alcott, The Bronte Sisters, Virginia Woolf, Edith Wharton, and so many more. Download The Palace Project app today! ❤️📚 #thepalaceproject #booksky #skybrarian

Happy Friday! Let’s chat about our current Palace Pick, Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”. With all the tv and film adaptations that have been produced, which is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below! 1/2

Lyrasis Members, our Member Summit agenda is now live on lyrasis.org/member-s.... Which presentation are you looking forward to most? #MembershipBenefits #LyrasisInFocus #MemberFocused

Lyrasis Catalyst Fund application closes this week 🗓️. Get those applications in before February 26! #FundYourProject #Lyrasis #libraries @thepalaceproject.bsky.social

We're excited to announce The Palace Pick, a community read highlighting an ebook from our publicly available bookshelf! In honor of Valentine’s Day, join us in reading a romance for the ages, “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen. 1/2

The Lyrasis Catalyst Fund application closes on 2/26. Investing in Our Members, funding projects, and supporting your communities! #LibraryFunding #MemberInvestment #ProjectFunding @thepalaceproject.bsky.social

It's that time of year! Enjoy a punny little valentine from The Palace Project, BiblioBoard, and Indie Author Project! ❤️📚 Click the link below for this year's library themed valentines! indieauthorproject.com/2025-valenti... #thepalaceproject #wearelyrasis #mypunnyvalentine

The Lyrasis Catalyst Fund is open! Get your applications in before they close on February 26 to receive up to $50,000! Learn more at lyrasis.org/catalyst-fund/. #NonprofitGrants #LibraryInnovation #FundYourProject @thepalaceproject.bsky.social

The @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social is collecting first-hand accounts on the impact federal funding has on U.S. libraries. Share your story here, ow.ly/ls7M50UQmOZ, to aid in their advocacy work. #LibraryAdvocacy #ALA #LibraryCommunity

There's still time to apply! Please go to lyrasis.org/catalyst-fund/ for additional information.

Canadian libraries, we're coming to you! We're so excited to attend the OLA Super Conference for the first time! Stop by booth 102T to say hello. 👋📚📱

Please share across your library networks! Impacted libraries, museums, and archives are welcome to reach out at any time.

Did you know that The Palace Project app provides free banned books for anyone in the US? Just download the Palace app, add the Banned Books Club as your library, make a free card, and then read on!! See the thepalaceproject.org for more information. 📚 #booksky