Library cardholders can instantly explore, borrow and enjoy dynamic content on their smartphones, tablets and computers
(ROCK ISLAND, IL - June 04, 2015)- Rock Island Public Library today announced public availability of thousands of movies, television shows, music albums, eBooks, audiobooks and comics, all available for mobile and online access through a new partnership with hoopla digital (hoopladigital.com).
Rock Island cardholders can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device or visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of titles - from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers - available to borrow 24/7, for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets and computers. A direct link to the new service is on the library's "Download This" page at www.rockislandlibrary.org
"Hoopla extends greater access to free entertainment content," said Lisa Lockheart, publicity liaison at Rock Island Public Library. "As part of our growing selection of downloadable services, hoopla takes our collection to wherever our patrons are, anytime of day. Cardholders can instantly stream thousands of new titles to their devices, and with video, music, audiobooks and even comics in one place, hoopla is easy and convenient to use."
Digital titles checked out through electronic services like hoopla return automatically and have no late fees. Rock Island patrons may checkout 10 titles per month through the hoopla website.
Rock Island Public Library is the 63rd library in the state of Illinois to partner with hoopla digital. Current partners include Chicago Public Library, Champaign Public Library, Rockford Public Library, Riverside Public Library, Aurora Public Library and many others.
"With hoopla digital, it is our mission to empower the evolution of public libraries while helping them to meet the needs of the mobile generation. We've worked for years to create a best-in-breed service that is fun, fast and reliable. And we continue to secure content deals to expand our offering of popular and niche movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks and comics," said Jeff Jankowski founder and owner of hoopla digital.
For more information about Rock Island Library digital services, visit www.rockislandlibrary.org or call 309-732-READ.
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Download This! Electronic Content Services at Rock Island Library
- hoopla digital
- OverDrive eBooks and Audiobooks
- OneClick digital audiobooks
- Freegal music
- Flipster magazines
The library also subscribes to Scholastic Bookflix and TumbleBooks library services for children.
About hoopla digital
hoopla digital is a category-creating service that partners with public libraries across North America to provide online and mobile access to thousands of Movies, TV Shows, Music, eBooks, Audiobooks and Comics. With hoopla digital, patrons can borrow, instantly stream and download free dynamic content with a valid library card. All content is accessible via hoopla digital's mobile app and online at www.hoopladigital.com. hoopla digital is a service of Midwest Tape - a trusted partner to public libraries for over 25 years.
For more information on hoopla digital, contact 800-875-2785 (US.)
