Get the Most Out of Hoopla With BingePass!

Written By: Debbie at Millbrae Library

Are you trying to stretch your Hoopla, opens a new window credits to last as long as possible within the calendar month? Do you find yourself running out of Hoopla credits quicker than you want or running out of content?

With just one borrowing credit on Hoopla, you can open up even more doors to content just by using BingePass, opens a new window! Once you’ve borrowed a pass, you can enjoy seven days of digital access to several collections. Here is a sample of the BingePasses that are available on Hoopla, 24/7, and never with any holds!

For the Film Buffs

Go on a cinematic journey with movies from all over the globe with IndieFlix, opens a new window, Fandor, opens a new window and Asian Crush, opens a new window. Do you like to snuggle up with cozy, feel-good content? Then try the BingePasses for Hallmark+, opens a new window and the Dove Channel, opens a new window.

For the Inquisitive Minds

With Curiosity Stream’s, opens a new window catalog, you’ll have access to thousands of films and shows in science, history, nature and travel that uncover the wonders of the universe for all ages.

Brain Games

Do you fancy games and puzzles to keep your brain buzzing? Then try out Puzzmo, opens a new window and Puzzle Palace, opens a new window.

For the Makers

Are you looking for a new craft project to work on or need inspiration for all things Maker? From fiber arts to high-tech machines, browse through all the projects provided by Craftsy Sewing, opens a new window, Knitting, opens a new window, Quilting, opens a new window, Amigurumi, opens a new window, as well as CreativeBug, opens a new window and Making Stuff, opens a new window.

For the Music Lovers

Is music more your jam? Then turn up the volume with Medici.tv, opens a new window for streaming classical and jazz videos or try to learn from over 100 music lessons on Fret Zealot, opens a new window.

For the Kiddos

Are the kids in your life looking to cure their boredom? Check out The Highlights Collection, opens a new window, PBS Kids, opens a new window or the spooky podcast for kids, R.L. Stine’s Spine Chillers, opens a new window. If you have a voracious young reader who reads in Spanish (or is new to Spanish), they can take advantage of the Cuentos para niños en español BingePass, opens a new window!

For the British TV Fan

You could potentially use up your borrowing credits pretty quickly if you’re a fan of the many great TV show offerings on Hoopla as each episode often costs one credit. If you, however, visit the BingePass section, you’ll find TV shows that you can watch an entire season with just one borrowing credit! They have many season collections from the UK, such as Wallander, opens a new window, Midsomer Murders, opens a new window, The Forsyte Saga, opens a new window, Absolutely Fabulous, opens a new window, DCI Banks, opens a new window and more.

For the Comics & Anime Fan

Fans of the newspaper funnies will want to check out the BingePass for Comics Kingdom, opens a new window, a one-stop shop for all the classics, from Krazy Kat to Zits. Anime fans will have access to the retro classics as well as hidden gems on RetroCrush, opens a new window. Pokémon fans can catch all the episodes from Seasons 6-13 with the Pokémon BingePass, opens a new window.

For Those Seeking Wellness

Looking to get fit? Need some motivation to workout at home? The Get Healthy U TV, opens a new window BingePass has workouts for everyone, including strength, cardio, kickboxing, barre, bodyweight, low impact, yoga and more.

This is just a sample of the amazing BingePasses that are offered on Hoopla. Be sure to check out the full catalog of offerings that are available for instant checkout, 24/7 at hoopladigital.com or through the Hoopla app!

About Hoopla

New to Hoopla? Learn all about how to get started with our NicheAcademy tutorial.

Hoopla is available to library card holders that start with 29041, 29042, 29044, 29045, 29046, 29047, 29731 or 29735.

For cards starting with 29041 and 29731:

  • You can check out 20 items per month, borrows reset at the beginning of the month
  • Movies & TV Shows lend for 3 days
  • Music lends for 7 days
  • eAudiobooks, eBooks and Comics lend for 21 days
  • No late fees

For cards starting with 29042, 29044, 29045, 29046, 29047 and 29735:

  • Check with your library for checkout limits and lending periods
  • No late fees