Hoopla Bonus Borrows
Bonus Borrows Return May 2023!
Patrons can choose from hundreds of titles in our Bonus Borrows collection with hoopla, a free streaming service for library card holders. Pick titles from the themed sections below, and the title won’t count towards your monthly borrows.
New here? What is hoopla?
Free at-home streaming courtesy of your library for Parkland School District and Northwestern residents only!
Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later.
Download the hoopla app to get started, or contact the reference desk if you need help at 610-298-1361 ext.106 or info@parklandlibrary.org.
Please note these limits: Patrons can have up to five borrows per month. Items listed as “bonus borrows” do not count toward the monthly limit.
Don’t forget to try Hoopla Flex + Hoopla Instant
Get Your Bestsellers Faster!
There are two great ways to borrow media from our library’s hoopla collection.
- Our NEW Hoopla Flex collection allows you to borrow popular eBooks and Audiobooks, with the option to place items on hold if they are currently checked out. Flex titles are marked with circling arrows. You can borrow up to five at a time.
- We still have our Hoopla Instant collection, which allows you to borrow without waiting. It includes more forms of media, including eBooks, Audiobooks, Comics, Movies, Music, and Television. Instant titles are marked with a lightning bolt. Use up to 5 instant Borrows per month on any title marked as Instant.
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