Here’s something that’s all but guaranteed to engage young readers—Minecraft, which odds are, they already love! After years of playing Minecraft on the small screen, kids (and grownups!) can finally watch A Minecraft Movie on the big screen. The blockbuster theatrical release opened on April 4, 2025. (Catch the official trailer here.) This beloved gaming universe also contains a wide range of media—available instantly, and free, for library cardholders with Hoopla.
Dive into Minecraft Books, Comics, Graphic Novels, and Audiobooks
To build on the excitement around the totally “cubular” release of the movie, Hoopla has created a diverse collection of our best Minecraft and Minecraft inspired titles.
Hoopla’s round-up offers a growing collection of Minecraft books—beginner guides, exciting adventures, and Minecraft audiobooks. They’re great for auditory learners. And Minecraft graphic novels and Minecraft comics are great for reluctant readers.
Listen to the Minecraft Soundtrack
Kids can stream the soundtrack from the Minecraft game as well as the new movie soundtrack through Hoopla. It’s great background music for study time, creativity breaks, and chilling out.
A few favorite Minecraft titles kids can borrow on Hoopla:?
Graphic Novels
Audiobooks
eBooks
Music
*Titles may vary by library
Minecraft FAQs (hold a trivia challenge!)
Q. When was Minecraft made?
A. Minecraft was first released in 2009.
Q. What is Minecraft?
A. Minecraft is a sandbox game where players build, explore, and survive in blocky 3D worlds.
Q. Who created Minecraft?
A. Markus “Notch” Persson created Minecraft.
Q. Who owns Minecraft?
A. Microsoft owns Minecraft, having purchased it in 2014.
