How to Use Hoopla for Free Library Movies and Books

Stream movies, TV shows, audiobooks, music, and comics for free with your library card — no waitlists.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Check if your library offers Hoopla
2.Download the app
3.Sign in with your library card
4.Borrow and stream
5.Watch your monthly limit

Check if your library offers Hoopla

~15s

Go to hoopladigital.com and type your library's name. Not every library participates — if yours does not, your card will not work.

Download the app

~15s

Install Hoopla from the App Store, Play Store, Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV. Hoopla works on almost every device you already own.

Sign in with your library card

~15s

Open Hoopla, tap "Sign up," and enter your library card number and PIN. You will also create a Hoopla account with an email and password.

Borrow and stream

~15s

Browse movies, TV, music, e-books, audiobooks, or comics. Tap "Borrow" on any item to start watching, listening, or reading right away — no waitlist, no late fees.

Watch your monthly limit

~15s

Most libraries give you 5 to 10 borrows per month, and the count resets on the first of each month. Borrows return themselves after 3 to 21 days depending on the type, so you never pay fees.

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Hoopla is a free app available through many public libraries. Unlike Libby, there are no waitlists — you can borrow any title immediately, up to a monthly limit set by your library (often 5 to 10 items).

It has more than just books: you can watch movies, TV shows, listen to music, and read comics.

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