Download ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics, movies, TV shows, and music using hoopla.

What is hoopla?

hoopla digital partners with libraries across the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to provide online and mobile access to eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, and TV. With hoopla and a valid library card, patrons can borrow, instantly stream, and download dynamic content via hoopla’s mobile app or www.hoopladigital.com. Simple to access and use, with no waiting and no hassles, hoopla digital is a service of Midwest Tape – a trusted partner of public libraries for over 25 years. All you need to get started is your library card and a web browser, smart phone, or tablet. Sign up today!

What do I need to sign up for hoopla?

To sign up for hoopla, you will need a valid library card from a library that offers hoopla. These are available at your local library branch. Some libraries do assign a PIN for your account as well. This is needed for registration if your library requires one. During registration, hoopla will ask you to enter an email address. This will be your username to log into our service. At this time, you are able to set a password for your account as well.

Are there any fees to use hoopla?

Nope, hoopla is a free service to library patrons, provided by your library.

How long is borrowed content available?

Most Movies and TV episodes are available for 72 hours (3 days) from the time you borrow the title. Some publishers limit the borrow time to 48 hours (2 days).
Most Music albums are available for 7 days from the time you borrow the title.
Most Audiobooks, Comics, and eBooks are available for 21 days from the time you borrow the title.
If your library allows renewals: The renew option will appear 24 hours before a title is due on the title details page. Keep in mind, renewing a title will take a borrow from your monthly limit. For more information on the titles available, please check out https://www.hoopladigital.com/browse or sign in to our mobile app.

How do I borrow and play titles?

Before you are able to borrow, you will need to create a hoopla account. Once you are signed in, you can borrow titles through the hoopla digital mobile app or the website. Once you select a title you can click on the Borrow button on the title details page. Once a title is borrowed, it is accessible by clicking on “My hoopla” on the website or in the app. You must remain logged in to view downloaded content.

How many items can I borrow a month?

This limit is set by your local library, once you log into your hoopla account you can navigate to the “My hoopla” section of the site or app to view your titles remaining. This limit will reset at the beginning of the calendar month. Unused borrows will not roll over into the next month.

Mayville Library allows for 8 borrows per month.