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Introduction to Libby: Extra Content: Hoopla

This Guide will help you to learn how you can access books, audio books and newspapers on multiple devices.

Welcome to Hoopla!

Are you looking for a new movie? Are you looking for a book that is not available at the Library? Are you looking for a unique audiobook? Look no further than Hoopla. This page will provide new users and familiar users with a quick and concise overview of Hoopla.

 

What is Hoopla?

According to the website, Hoopla Digital provides online and mobile access to eBooks, audiobooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV and more with BingePass. This is a free service.

Hoopla is an additional app that Freeport does provide. Hoopla is an excellent way to add to your library experience. 

Advanced Search

Advanced Search allows you to search by the following:

a) Title

b) People

c) Keywords

d) Format

e) Pub./ Release Date

f) Date Added

g) Language 

h) Series

i) Publisher

j) ISBN

k) Subject/Genre

 

How to Sign Up

If you are a Freeport Library Card Holder:

Step 1: Welcome to Hoopla: Press Let's Go

Step 2: Find Your Library: Press Freeport Memorial Library

Step 3: Enter Your Library Card Number

Step 4: Enter Your Email and create a Password.

 

What does Hoopla Have to Offer?

Hoopla has a lot to offer. Try browsing the website!

Here is what you will find on the  "Browse" Section of Hoopla: 

Audiobooks: New audio books and unique finds. These can be borrowed for 21 Days.

Comics: An excellent variety of comics are available. These can be borrowed for 21 Days.

E-Books: If you are looking to listen to a new book club read, Hoopla may have it. These can be borrowed for 21 Days.

Movie: Contains classic movies, niche movies, and new movies. These can be borrowed for  72 Hours.

Music : Listen to brand new music, full albums are available. These can be borrowed for 7 Days.

TV Shows: Watch your favorite show!  These can be borrowed for 72 Hours.

Binge Pass: The Binge Pass allows you to find podcasts, educational tv, and more. Can be borrowed for 7 Days.

 

My Hoopla

Currently Borrowed: Displays how many more titles you can view for the month. Also, you can see what items you have out and when the item needs to be returned. 

Favorites: Once you have clicked the heart button, you can go to this space to see what you have bookmarked. 

History: You can see what you have borrowed in the past. 

Can I use Hoopla on my Phone?

1) Web Browser (Visit hoopladigital.com)

2) Mobile Devices (iOS and Android apps)

3) Kindle Devices (Amazon App Store. Note - Hoopla is NOT compatible with the Paperwhite)

4) TV (Roku, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV)

5) Car (Apple Carplay, Android Auto)

 

Settings

Account: You can sign up for emails to stay up to date or you can opt out.

Borrowing History: You can choose to view your borrowing history or hide borrowing history. 

Library: Displays your library and library card.

Recommendations: Hoopla gives you recommendations in audiobooks, comics, e books, movies, music, and television. Each category has many genres. 

Email: This displays the email you want to use to log on to Hoopla. This can be changed. 

Password: You can change your password by entering your old one and then submitting a new one. 

Link a Streaming Device: You can enter the code from your device to link it to your Hoopla Account. 

Kids Mode: Kids mode allows you to see content for those 12 and under. You have the option to create a pin to unlock Kids Mode.