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Are you tired of paying a monthly subscription for every single thing you want to watch? TV and movies are now broken into a million different subscription services. Between Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max alone, it’s common to spend over $60 monthly on subscriptions. Why pay all these overpriced subscription expenses when you can read, listen, and watch FREE digital media with Hoopla Digital!
Hoopla Digital is a cloud-based streaming and borrowing service that gives you access to a massive library of entertainment—including audiobooks, ebooks, magazines, music, movies and TV shows—all for free with your public library card.
It provides access to around 250,000 albums and 10,000 titles of movies, TV shows, and audiobooks, with new content added regularly. It’s great because the downloads are instant, there is literally never a line, and multiple people can check out the same thing at the same time. Hoopla syncs across all your devices, so you can stream titles immediately or whenever you’re in the mood.
Hoopla stands out in the crowded world of digital media services by being completely free, library-powered, and offering instant access to books, movies, music, and more. All you need is a library card!
Here’s What You Can Access
Movies & TV Shows
- From Hollywood blockbusters to indie gems and foreign flicks.
- Drama, sci-fi, documentaries, kids programming, and full seasons of TV.
Audiobooks & eBooks
- Bestsellers, classics, self-help, thrillers, niche reads—you name it.
- Narrated audiobooks for on-the-go listening.
Music Albums
- Full albums across genres, from major artists to indie labels.
- No ads, no skips—just pure listening.
Comics & Manga
- Marvel, DC, manga, and more.
- Includes a cool “Action View” mode for panel-by-panel reading.
BingePass
- Unlimited access to curated collections for 7 days with one borrow.
- Includes magazines, Great Courses, and kids’ content.
How It Works
- Just sign up with a library card from a participating library.
- Borrow items like you would from a physical library—with no late fees!
- Stream instantly or download for offline use.
- Works on phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, and even in your car via Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
Getting started with Hoopla Digital is super quick and totally free—no credit card, no hidden fees, just your library card and a few clicks. If you don’t have a library card, there’s no excuse! All we had to do was go to the local library and ask for one. They signed us up on the spot. Many libraries even let you apply online—some even offer digital-only cards for services like Hoopla.
Once you have your library card, here’s what to do:
How to Sign Up
- Go to HooplaDigital.com on your phone, tablet, or computer.
- Click the big “Get Started” button.
- Enter your email address and create a password.
- Choose your local library from the list of participating institutions.
- Enter your library card number and PIN (if required).
Now you can start borrowing movies, audiobooks, comics, and more instantly. Just keep in mind, while Hoopla Digital provides a diverse collection, libraries have different budgets and may have varying collections available.
Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy audiobook, a weekend binge-watch, or a deep dive into graphic novels, Hoopla Digital’s got you covered!
