Hoopla

There are 3 ways to use this resource. Start with the one that needs the least from you.

How to use it

Ordered by how much work it takes.

NYPL card
Set up first
Needs: Library card
Movies, TV shows, music albums, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and graphic novels. Instant borrow — no holds or waitlists. Bonus Borrows available last 7 days of each month.
Limits: NYPL: 5 borrows per month (may vary; some systems have daily spending caps). Bonus Borrows (last 7 days of month) don't count toward limit.
Can replace: Netflix ($15.49/mo), Spotify ($11.99/mo), Audible ($14.95/mo)
BPL card
Set up first
Needs: Library card
Movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics/graphic novels. Instant borrow, no holds. Bonus Borrows available last 7 days of month.
Limits: BPL typically offers 5-10 borrows/month (check current policy). Bonus Borrows don't count toward limit.
Can replace: Netflix ($15.49/mo), Spotify ($11.99/mo), Audible ($14.95/mo)
QPL card
Set up first
Needs: Library card
Movies, TV shows, music albums, ebooks, audiobooks, comics, graphic novels. Instant borrow — no holds.
Limits: 5 borrows per month (movies, music, comics, TV all count toward this limit)
Can replace: Netflix ($15.49/mo), Spotify ($11.99/mo), Audible ($14.95/mo)

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