Hoopla for Seniors
FREE movies, music, books — instant.
What Hoopla offers
- Movies + TV shows — many classics + indie films.
- Music albums — borrow full albums.
- Audiobooks — different selection than Libby.
- Comics + graphic novels.
- Ebooks — though Libby usually better for ebooks.
- Total FREE with library card.
Setup (3 minutes)
- Download Hoopla Digital app.
- Sign up with email + password.
- Search for + select your library.
- Enter library card number.
- Set monthly limit (typically 4-12 borrows/mo).
- Start browsing.
No wait list — instant access
- Unlike Libby — NO HOLDS.
- Click + watch / listen instantly.
- Limit per month (4-12 depending on library).
- Auto-returns at end of loan.
- Fewer total options than Netflix but FREE.
- Great for last-minute movie night.
Watch on TV
- Hoopla app on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast.
- Cast from phone to TV.
- Smart TVs (Samsung, LG) often have it built-in.
- Browse on tablet → watch on TV.
Senior-favorite content
- Classic movies (1930s-1980s) — huge selection.
- Older PBS shows.
- Travel documentaries.
- Greatest Generation history.
- Classic country, jazz, big band music.
- Cozy mystery audiobooks.
- Religious + spiritual content.
Combine with Libby + Kanopy
Use ALL three free apps: Libby (best ebooks/audiobooks), Hoopla (instant movies + music), Kanopy (best documentaries + foreign films). Save $30-50/mo vs paid streaming. All FREE with library card. Some libraries also offer Flipster (free magazines).