eBooks
Instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and graphic novels. With hoopla, stream or download titles anytime, anywhere with your library card.
Hoopla is our digital service for streaming and downloading eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and more. With your library card, you can borrow titles instantly or place holds on high-demand items, all from your phone, tablet, or computer. Because many readers share digital copies, how long items stay checked out matters—especially for popular books.
Read. Return. Repeat.
Finished your eBook or audiobook early? If so, we encourage you to return it as soon as you’re done. Digital titles—especially popular ones—often have waitlists, and returning a book early helps it move quickly to the next reader. When you’ve finished, simply click “Return,” and the next person in line will receive an alert that their hold is ready. It’s a small step that makes a big difference for everyone waiting to read.
To get started, download the hoopla app or visit hoopladigital.com, and create an account using your library card number.
If you're looking for physical books and other materials, check out our catalog.
Hoopla FAQ
How do I borrow?
There are two ways to borrow in hoopla: Flex and Instant. Flex borrows can be checked out if a copy is available, just like a physical book at the library. If it's not available, you can easily join the waitlist. Flex borrows are available for 21 days after you borrow. Instant borrows are always available with no waitlist.
How much can I borrow each month?
You may check out eight Instant borrows each month. And eight rolling Flex borrows.
Your Instant borrows reset at the beginning of the month and do not roll over. Your eight rolling Flex borrows are available at all times. Returning a Flex borrow frees up another Flex borrow.
How many items can I put on hold at a time?
You can put up to 10 items on hold.
Can I renew a book?
You can renew a book up to two times as long as no other customer is on the waitlist for it.
What devices can I use hoopla on?
You may download hoopla on iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire devices. All other Kindle devices are not supported.
What does Not In Catalog mean?
Not in Catalog means that our library does not own the license for the title.
There could be a few reasons for this:
The title is too new (or forthcoming) and is not yet available for purchase;
The title is available for purchase but there hasn't been enough interest, or
The title has not yet been requested by a customer.
If there is a Not in Catalog title you may request it by opening the title and selecting the Request button. We can't guarantee that we will fulfill every request, but we do see and review every title requested. Customers may have up to three simultaneous requests at one time. If we order a book you request, we will notify you.
If I can’t find a book I’m looking for, can I recommend that a book be added to hoopla?
Submitting a Title Request on hoopla is a way that you can recommend we add specific titles to the collection. Requests are limited to three requests per person at a time. Please ensure that the eBook or audiobook you’re requesting has been published or will be published within two months of your request. Although we strive to honor requests, purchases are based on multiple factors, including budget, date of publication, popularity, and demand.
How can I get more help?
With general requests regarding hoopla borrows, content, or anything eBook-related, contact us.
What is your borrowing model?
Those familiar with the cloudLibrary (or the Libby/Overdrive service offered at some libraries) know they can find more bestsellers and popular titles there. Holds lists are common due to the one copy/one user model. This is also known as a "metered" or "perpetual access" model.
In the metered/perpetual use model, the library purchases one copy of an eBook, and only one user can borrow it at a time. When the eBook is returned, it goes to the next reader on the holds list.
Publishers set these parameters for their eBooks. For example, some eBooks “expire” after a certain number of checkouts (24 checkouts per digital copy is common), or a set period of time (1-2 years is common).