Hoopla Public Libraries

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Hoopla Audiobooks


What is hoopla?

Bringing you hundreds of thousands of movies, full music albums, audiobooks and more, hoopla is a revolutionary digital service made possible by your local library. From Hollywood blockbusters to best selling artists and authors – not just the hits, but the niche and hard-to-find as well – you’ll soon discover that hoopla provides you the freedom you've been searching for to experience, explore and enjoy what you want, when you want, and where you want. Simple to access and use, without the hassle of having to return the items you've borrowed, all you need is your library card, a web browser, smart phone or tablet to get started. The freedom you want is here, now. Sign up today!

How do I know if my library offers hoopla?

When you register for hoopla, we will use your current location to find hoopla partners in your area. Alternatively, ask your local library if they offer hoopla or log on to their website to see if they offer hoopla.

Are there any fees to use hoopla?

No, hoopla is a free service to library patrons, provided by your library.

What do I need to sign up for hoopla?

[You must have a library card/PIN number from your local library that offers hoopla. Not all libraries require a PIN number, so please check with your local library.

The last two things we need is an e-mail address, and a password, which you will create on the registration page.

What content is available through hoopla and how long can I borrow it?

We currently have thousands of movies, television shows, audiobooks, eBooks, comics and full music albums available for library patrons to stream on their mobile device or PC.

Movie and TV content is available for 72 hours (3 days) after borrowing.

Music albums are available for 7 days, and eBooks, comics and audiobooks are available for 21 days.

For more information on the titles available, please check out our website or mobile app to browse the titles that are available.

How many items can I borrow a month?

This limit is set by your local library, once you log into your hoopla account you will see a blue banner across the top with how many titles you have left. This limit will reset at the beginning of the month.

Are titles downloaded onto my computer?

All titles are available for streaming using hoopladigital.com on a PC/Mac. Borrowed titles are for streaming and a temporary download on iOS and Android devices.

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Featured Collection -- NPR (35 titles)


NPR American Chronicles (8 titles) --> author / narrator

• Civil War -- various -- Neal Conan (3.0 hrs)
• World War I -- various -- Rachel Martin (3.5 hrs)
• World War II -- various -- Neal Conan (3.0 hrs)
• Vietnam War -- various -- Audie Cornish (3.8 hrs)

• Exploring Space -- various -- Joe Palca (3.5 hrs)

• First Ladies -- various -- Cokie Roberts (3.0 hrs)
• Women's Equality -- various -- Susan Stamberg (3.0 hrs)
• Civil Rights -- various -- Michele Norris (3.0 hrs)

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NPR American Chronicles --> author / narrator


Civil War -- various -- Neal Conan (3.0 hrs)

NPR captures the battlefield action, the personal struggles, and the moral dilemmas of the war that pitted brother against brother (and sometimes sister) and friend against friend. This revealing collection of Civil War stories features gripping history, expert commentary, and unforgettable voices.

World War I -- various -- Rachel Martin (3.5 hrs)

Famously referred to by US president Woodrow Wilson as the war to end all wars, the first world war eclipsed all previous wars with its scale of destruction. With over twenty-seven nations involved, the battle-field horrors and political outcomes of the first truly global military conflict had repercussions that are still felt today. NPR presents a vivid portrait of what most experts consider the first modern war, including profiles of America's flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker, unlikely savior of war-torn Belgium Herbert Hoover, and the last surviving doughboy Frank Buckles.

World War II -- various -- Neal Conan (3.0 hrs)

NPR reveals remarkable stories of valor, bravery, and survival from the deadliest conflict in history with this vast panorama of interview, memories, and first person accounts from fronts in Europe, the Pacific, and at home. Harrowing, heartbreaking and deeply personal, this collection offers an intimate, engaging way to learn more about the war that changed the world.

Vietnam War -- various -- Audie Cornish (3.8 hrs)

NPR reports on the Vietnam War, from its origins to the major battles, through the Fall of Saigon, to repercussions of the conflict still felt today.