Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Hoopla Streaming Available Starting June 15

Hauppauge Public Library Partners with Hoopla Digital to Give Patrons Online and Mobile Access to Free Movies, Music and More

Library card-holders can instantly explore, borrow and enjoy dynamic content on their smartphones, tablets and PCs

Hauppauge Public Library today announced public availability of thousands of movies, television shows, music albums and audiobooks, all available for mobile and online access through a new partnership with hoopla digital (hoopladigital.com).

Hauppauge card holders can now download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device or visit hoopladigital.com  to begin enjoying thousands of artists 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, computers and Apple TV.

“We’re always looking to adopt digital resources that foster the spirit of exploration, the joy of reading and the pursuit of knowledge for patrons of all ages,” said Matt Bollerman, Director at Hauppauge Public Library. “A strategic partnership like our new relationship with hoopla digital helps us do just that, by enabling our community members to instantly stream thousands of new, popular and educational titles to their devices. The easy-to-use interface and elimination of late fees enables us to satisfy all of our patron’s needs in a modern way.”
           
Hauppauge Public Library is the twenty-ninth library in the state of New York to partner with hoopla digital. Current partners include Kent Public Library, Reed Memorial Library, Commack Public Library, Onondaga County Public Library, Somers Library, Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community 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.

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.

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