App gives cardholders access to free digital features

Published 7:54 am Wednesday, March 4, 2020

ASHLAND, Ky. — Instantly borrow free digital movies, music, comics and more with the hoopla app and a library card from the Boyd County Public Library.

hoopla is the leading all-in-one digital library app with over 800,000 titles — from best-selling novels and blockbuster movies to niche, hard-to-find content and language learning collections. A library card gives patrons free 24/7 access to television shows, movies, music, ebooks, audiobooks and comics without the worry of late fees.

“hoopla allows patrons to take the library with them wherever they go — or even without leaving their homes. It’s like having the library at their fingertips — anytime, anywhere,” said Library Director Debbie Cosper. “They can instantly stream content or download for offline reading, watching and listening.”

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Content synchronizes across a wide range of devices so borrowers never lose their place.

BCPL cardholders can “checkout” up to 15 hoopla items per month. hoopla Kids mode provides a kid-friendly setting for finding videos, music and books.

The hoopla app is easily accessible on Google Play, the App Store and Amazon or access on desktop at https://www.hoopladigital.com.

The library is open seven days a week and offers free resources, programs and events enabling people of any income level to participate and attend. For more information, contact the Boyd County Public Library at 606-329-0090 or visit one of the branches.