hoopla

hoopla logo and content eBooks, movies, comics, music, audiobooks, TV shows

hoopla is an incredibly simple to download and use app. Card holders can currently check out a maximum of 5 items a month. Downloadable items include television shows, movies, music albums, audiobooks, ebooks, and comic books!

Signing up for hoopla

Downloading the app:

  1. Register for a hoopla account by visiting hoopladigital.com, or by using our mobile app on your iOS or Android device. You will need to provide an email address, create a password, and have your library account information ready. Our free mobile app can be found in the App Store and the Google Play store. 
  2. Easily browse titles on your computer or mobile device by clicking Browse All on the format (Music, Movies, Audiobooks, eBooks, Comics, and Television) you would like to browse further on. You can also search for a specific title by clicking on the Search box or magnifying glass and typing in your title(s)/keyword.
  3. To borrow a title, click on the title and then click the Borrow button. Your borrowed titles can be played right after borrowing and can be found under the My Titles menu for viewing/listening. Enjoy your selected titles!
  4. Borrowed titles will be automatically returned when your lending period is over. There are no holds, wait lists, or late fees for any of hoopla's content.
Did you move and need to change your library on hoopla?
In order to update your library on hoopla you will need to contact hoopla Digital via email. The email address is feedback@hoopladigital.com.
Please have this information ready:
  • Both library names
  • State of the library
  • Both library card numbers
  • PIN for library card(s)
You may use hoopla on your computer, but you can only download content through the mobile app (tablet or smart phone). This means you must have Internet access to read, listen, or watch hoopla content from your computer.

Length of Checkout:

  • *Movies: 72 hours (3 days)
  • *Television Shows: 72 hours (3 days) - you download one episode at a time, so you may only download four episodes a month.
  • Music: 7 days
  • eBooks: 3 weeks
  • Comic Books: 3 weeks
  • Audiobooks: 3 weeks

*Use one hoopla borrow for 7 days of unlimited access to the Curiosity Stream website with hoopla BingePass!  Find the pass here!

If you have a Herrick District Library card, be sure to visit their website to learn about the services they provide! Follow this link to Herrick's Digital Resources website.

Help! I got an error when I tried to borrow a book!
Check this page to learn more!

Can I watch the movies/television shows I check out on my TV?
Yes! You can use:
These links will take you to the general hoopla help page and from there you can click on the tab that interests you. 

Devices/Services that hoopla cannot be used on:

  • Internet Explorer (try using Chrome or Firefox instead)
  • iPad Mini
  • iPhone 4 (and any early Apple devices) 
  • Kindle e-reader
Kindles on hoopla:

Kindle Fires (2014-Present) can support the hoopla app!