Hoopla Digital is a streaming service for library users to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies and TV shows using devices like your computer, smartphone and tablet.

Getting Started
You will need: 
  • Tablet, smartphone, computer, or TV with streaming capabilities
  • Email address and password
  • Library card number (only needed once for the registration process)
  • Hoopla Digital app or updated browser software (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, IE, Safari, etc.)

Step 1: Register for a free Hoopla Digital account

Go to hoopladigital.com and click on the blue Get Started button.  (You may also register on the free Hoopla Digital app on Android or IOS to register.  The registration process is similar.)
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Step 2: Enter Your Information
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Enter your email address and create a password.  Review Hoopla Digital's terms and conditions and click on the Agree button.  Once your account is verified, you will need this email address and password to sign into Hoopla Digital.











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Step 3: Choose Nokomis Public Library
Nokomis Public Library should appear in the list of nearby libraries.  If Nokomis Public Library does not appear in the list, type it in the search box.

Click the Next button to continue registering.














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Step 4: Enter Your NPL Card Number

Type your 14-digit library card number - without spaces - in the box.

Your Library PIN will be the password that you gave when you registered for your library card.  (If you do not remember your password or do not have a password, please call (217) 563-2634 and a librarian will assist you.)  After you put in your password, click on the Sign Me Up button.

NOTE: If your library card number ever changes, you will need to update your Hoopla Digital account at Settings > Library > Library Card Number to continue to use your account.


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Step 5: Start Using Hoopla Digital!

That's it! You are registered.  You should be automatically signed into Hoopla.  You will now be able to access over 850,000 eBooks, eAudiobooks, DVDs, CDs, graphic novels and more!

Using Hoopla Digital

If you are a first time user, download the free Hoopla Digital app from your device's app store.  The most commonly used devices are listed below.  If you are using your desktop computer, all you need is a current web browser.

Getting Started on IOS

Getting Started on Android

Introduction to Hoopla for the Web

FAQs about Hoopla

Borrowing Titles

How does it work? Library cardholders are allowed to check out 3 electronic items (e.g., eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMusic, eVideos) per month. There are no late fees. Once your item has expired, it will no longer play on your device.

Check out periods are as follows:
-eAudiobooks – 21 days
-eBooks – 21 days
-eMusic Titles – 7 days
-eVideos (Movies and TV Shows) – 72 hours

How do I borrow a title? Click on a title you like and then click the blue "Borrow" button. 

Can I place a hold on items? There is no need for holds with Hoopla Digital. Every title in its collection is available for check out 24/7. This means that if 200 library users want to check out a particular title, all 200 users can check it out without waiting.

Are titles downloaded onto my device or computer? Titles can only be downloaded to mobile devices via the Hoopla Digital app. Downloading to desktop computers and laptops is not permitted, due to studio or publisher restrictions.

Can I renew a title? Yes. The option to renew appears two days before the end of the borrowing period (21 days for eBooks, audiobooks, and comics, 72 hours for movies and television, and 7 days for music). A button will appear on the title screen with the option to renew the title. At this time, you can only use the renewal feature at hoopladigital.com. Please note that a renewal is the same as a new borrow, so a renewed title will count against your monthly limit (3 per month).