Discover Your Digital Library: Hoopla and CloudLibrary at CMRLS

 

Discover Your Digital Library: 

Hoopla & CloudLibrary at CMRLS

Your library card opens more doors than you might think—no building required! With Hoopla and CloudLibrary, CMRLS patrons can enjoy thousands of books, audiobooks, movies, and more right from their phone, tablet, or computer. Whether you're at home, on vacation, or waiting in line, your library is always with you.

What is Hoopla?

Hoopla is an on-demand digital service that gives you instant access to a huge collection of entertainment and reading materials—no waitlists required.

With Hoopla, you can explore:

• eBooks
• Audiobooks
• Comics & graphic novels
• Movies & TV shows
• BingePasses

Everything is available immediately, so if you find it, you can borrow it—no holds, no waiting.

Check out the details:

• Monthly limit: 5 checkouts per month
• Loan periods:
• Movies/TV: 3 days
• eBooks, audiobooks, comics: 21 days

Great for families: Hoopla offers a Kids Mode feature, allowing you to filter content so children only see age-appropriate materials. It’s a simple way to create a safe, kid-friendly browsing experience.

Are you running low on checkouts? 

Hoopla’s BingePass lets you unlock an entire collection of content for one checkout—giving you 7 days of unlimited access to that collection.

With BingePass, you can enjoy:

• Streaming video collections (like popular educational or entertainment series)
• Digital magazines
• Kids’ content and learning platforms

It’s perfect for a weekend deep dive or trying something new without using multiple borrows!

What is CloudLibrary?

CloudLibrary is your go-to for eBooks and audiobooks. That means you can browse, borrow, and place holds on popular titles—just like you would with physical books.

With CloudLibrary, you’ll find:

• Bestselling eBooks
• Audiobooks for all ages
• New releases and classics

Check out the details:

• Monthly limit: 2 checkouts per month
• Loan period: 21 days per item
• Holds available for popular titles

Bonus Feature: CloudLibrary allows you to store your digital library card right in the app, making it easy to access your account anytime without needing your physical card.

Family-friendly option: CloudLibrary also includes a Kids Mode, helping caregivers guide children toward age-appropriate books and audiobooks.

Why Use Both?

Hoopla and CloudLibrary complement each other perfectly:

• Hoopla = instant access, no waiting
• CloudLibrary = a larger curated collection with holds

Using both gives you the best chance of finding exactly what you want, when you want it.

Count It Toward Your Summer Reading!

Reading (and listening!) through Hoopla and CloudLibrary absolutely counts toward your CMRLS reading goals.

So, whether you're participating in a reading challenge or our Read Every Day in June initiative, your digital checkouts count just like physical books! Audiobooks during a road trip, eBooks before bed, or even comics on your lunch break—all of it helps you stay on track and build a daily reading habit.

Get Started Today

All you need is your CMRLS library card and a device. Download the apps, sign in, and start exploring your digital library anytime, anywhere.

Your next great read (or watch, or listen) is just a tap away!