Everyone loves a good value...
Hoopla BingePass delivers exactly that—to both libraries and patrons—by allowing patrons to stream entire collections and platforms for seven days with just one borrow. The BingePass lineup includes Hallmark+, digital magazines, puzzles, music lessons, eBooks for kids, video courses, and more.
One of the standout features of BingePass is its cost-effectiveness.
Patrons get unlimited access to content without having to use multiple borrows while the library is charged only for the initial BingePass borrow. All subsequent circulations are free, significantly reducing the average cost per circulation for libraries and making it a smart financial choice.
Incorporate BingePass into Library Programs
Integrating BingePass into current library programs enhances participation and engagement and increases the value for libraries. For example:
- Book clubs: Pair The Great Courses BingePass collection with your monthly book selection. Patrons can dive deeper into themes and writing styles, creating richer discussions.
- Skill-building workshops: Incorporate BingePass offerings like music lessons, crafting tutorials, or cooking classes into library-hosted workshops. Patrons can continue learning at home for a full week after the event.
- Family engagement: Promote kid-friendly BingePass options during story time or family nights. Parents can borrow collections of eBooks, puzzles, and educational videos to keep the learning going beyond the library walls.
- Community challenges: Create month-long challenges—such as “Learn a New Skill” or “Explore a New Genre”—and encourage patrons to use BingePass resources to participate. This fosters community engagement and highlights the breadth of content available.
By weaving BingePass into existing programs, libraries can offer a hybrid experience that blends in-person interaction with digital convenience, making programs more dynamic and accessible.
Additional Value
BingePass brings powerful benefits to libraries.
From insightful reporting to effortless integration, it’s designed to make digital services smarter, simpler, and more engaging for patrons, with:
- Comprehensive reporting insights: BingePass offers libraries valuable on-demand reporting capabilities. This includes essential data such as the number of borrows, total circulations, overall spend, and average cost per circulation. This information helps libraries to better understand usage patterns and make informed decisions about digital offerings.
- Simple integration: BingePass is seamlessly integrated into Hoopla’s existing platform, which means libraries can offer this feature without any additional administrative burden. That means more time to interact with patrons!
- Engaging content for everyone: BingePass lets patrons experience interactive elements like live performances, active storytelling, workout classes, and activities like crafting and cooking.
- No upfront costs or hidden fees: BingePass comes with no upfront costs, no minimum commitments, and no individual subscriptions to manage. This transparency allows libraries to incorporate this service without financial strain, ensuring that patrons can enjoy endless entertainment without any hidden charges.
More TV, One Borrow: Save 80% on TV with SeasonPass
Part of the BingePass family, SeasonPass extends this access to select full TV seasons with a single borrow.
SeasonPass includes a wide range of TV content from BBC Studios, PBS Distribution, and other partners, with genres such as thrilling crime and mystery series, docuseries, dramas, period pieces, comedies, and educational shows—with more on the way in the coming months.
Just like all other BingePasses, SeasonPass gives patrons more for their borrow and helps libraries stretch their digital budget further by lowering their overall cost per circulation.
Hoopla works with content partners to enhance the pricing model for certain TV seasons, making SeasonPass more cost effective than paying for borrows of individual episodes. For example, the 10-episode first season of The Librarians is available for $2.99 per SeasonPass borrow, while borrows for each individual episode cost $1.79, or $17.90 for the whole season.* Patrons use only one borrow instead of 10 and libraries save 83% with SeasonPass—a win for both!
At that price, the library starts saving after only two episode views. And with the ability to unblock SeasonPass titles without changing their price cap, libraries can ensure that patrons never miss their favorite show.
Value for all
BingePass is a groundbreaking addition to library services that transforms how patrons access digital content. But It’s not just about entertainment—it’s about providing exceptional value to libraries and patrons.
Share BingePass with your patrons today, and watch as they explore the endless possibilities it offers!
*All currency in USD
