Add hoopla® Digital Services

An new digital library collection for you to LOVE! Use your Ontario Public Library Card to download or stream movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, puzzles, comics and graphic novels 24/7. Explore the many types of materials available.

Create your hoopla account: have your library card number and PIN to start your account. You will then set up your account with your email and password of your choosing.

Digital items are checked out and and available as follows:

  • Movies, Music & TV series/episode: 3 days
  • Binge passes*: 7 days
  • eBooks, audio books & comics: 21 days

BingePass audiobooks, movies, television and music are available for streaming only. BingePass ebooks and comics can be downloaded to mobile devices on an individual basis.

Items may be renewed if available. Renewed items count against your monthly limit. Current hoopla circulation limit is 10 “Instant Borrows” per calendar month. “Bonus Borrows” are announced by hoopla occasionally and do NOT count toward limits.

hoopla BingePass allows you unlimited streaming of materials for up to seven days. BingePasses may include audiobooks, movies, television and music and are available for streaming only. In BingePass you will find magazines, resources for children, Puzzle Palace, even Hallmark NOW films. You can learn from leading experts across the globe on a variety of topics. Remember with BingePass an entire collection of related items is available for seven days with just one hoopla Instant borrow.

How a BingePass works:

Once you’ve borrowed a BingePass, you’ll be logged into the BingePass partner website or app where you can explore all they offer, directly through their platform. Want to start again? When your borrow period is up, you can borrow the same BingePass again.

How do I borrow a BingePass?

Follow these instructions, depending on your device:

  • iOS devices: In the bottom bar of the app, select the More button. If it is not already selected, tap the BingePasses tab at the top of the screen.
  • Android devices: At the top of the main screen in the app, you’ll see a set of buttons featuring the types of content available (e.g., Audiobooks, Comics, Ebooks, etc.). Swipe to the left to show more options, and BingePasses will be the last button in the row.
  • In a browser: Find BingePasses under the Browse menu or by visiting the BingePass page with this link »
  • All devices: Use the search bar to search for “BingePass.”

Once you have located the BingePass collections, select the collection you’d like to borrow from and click Borrow.

Web help from hoopla is available here

07/03/2024