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Why ‘Metered-Only’ is a Dead End for the Modern Public Library
Artificial scarcity doesn’t have to be your reality – it’s a choice that puts profits before libraries.
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Why Hoopla Has Become the Only Sustainable Option for Libraries
Why Hoopla Has Become the Only Sustainable Option for Libraries
For many libraries, cost is the starting point, and often the biggest point of concern.
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Processing: Why Libraries Trust Midwest Tape
The Power of Physical Media Processing: Why Libraries Trust Midwest Tape
Every minute of staff time matters. And so does every circulating title.
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Custom Carousels Are Making Patron Discoverability Go Round
Custom Carousels Are Making Patron Discoverability Go Round
Finding new ways to connect patrons with digital content that feels personalized, timely, and engaging is never easy.
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Pricing Advocacy for Libraries with Hoopla
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The Straight Download Podcast
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Autism Awareness Month
Encourage patrons to observe Autism Acceptance Month by exploring movies and audiobooks dedicated to promoting autism awareness and support. Get immersed in stories that celebrate the spectrum, fostering understanding and compassion for individuals with autism.
April 2026
Poetry Month
Patrons can explore free poetry this Poetry Month with audiobooks, eBooks, and comics available to borrow with your library card. Enjoy timeless classics like The Odyssey and Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven alongside modern gems like The Way Forward by Yung Pueblo.
April 2026
ACOTAR
Let your patrons know they can listen to the bestselling ACOTAR series from Sarah J. Maas on Hoopla while they wait for books 6 and 7! Both the dramatized and not-dramatized versions are available for all five books.
Jazz Appreciation Month | Verve Records
April is Jazz Appreciation Month! Patrons can enjoy a wide variety of jazz music and artists with this Verve Records collection available to stream on Hoopla. Below you will find an activity coloring sheet and social assets to share with your patrons in-library and on social platforms.
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Hoopla Digital Brings Fan-Favorite Titles from BBC Studios to Libraries
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Romantasy, “Sunrise on the Reaping” and Freida McFadden Reigned on Hoopla in 2025  
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