Many libraries are now offering Hoopla, an innovative new service that gives you access to thousands of streaming movies and television, music, and audiobook titles, all for free. All you need is your customer is their library card to get started. This is proving to be a very popular service we are offering in my library since it is being widely used, but by adults.
What you may not know is Hoopla is an excellent resource for children’s materials too. I was delighted to find a wide assortment of fun and interesting titles for our youngest customers. Not only does Hoopla’s catalog offer classic titles in audiobooks and movies but current, recently released audiobooks and even movies that were in the theater just last year! 
Even more impressive is their children’s music collection. There were so many titles available, from story time favorites, Disney tunes and riffs on many popular “grown-up bands such as The Police, beach Boys and U-2. If you would like your little one to explore music from other cultures, Hoopla is your answer. Their catalog offers a wide array of world music offerings.
If you haven’t explored Hoopla, I don’t know what you are waiting for! Check it out, your customers will be in for a very pleasant surprise. Hoopla movies are offered on a streaming basis on your computer. You may also use an Apple or Android for access to Hoopla, you will have the option to download for offline access. Items that are downloaded are returned automatically at the end of the lending period. What’s the best part? No late fees! Please visit your mobile devices app store to download and install this free digital app today.
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Allison Santos, ALSC Digital Task Force,
Director; Princeton Children’s Book Festival, Princeton, NJ