Mahwah Library First in NJ to Offer 'Hoopla' Streaming

The following was submitted to Patch by the Mahwah Library.

The Mahwah Public Library is proud to be the first library in New Jersey to offer “hoopla,” a streaming media service that allows library members to enjoy popular movies, television programs, music and more right on their computer, tablet or smartphone.

Mahwah library members can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or iOS device or visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of titles available to borrow for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets and computers.  

There are thousands of titles to choose from (including major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers) and all titles are available all the time – no more waiting for items on hold.  

“We’ve seen a tremendous demand for technologies that allow library members to borrow movies, music and other items on-the-go through their PC or mobile device,” said Library Director Kurt Hadeler.  

“We hope our patrons will love the new service and how easy it is to use the hoopla app – there is no waiting period for popular titles and hoopla’s automatic return means no late fees. It doesn’t get any easier than that.”

Once a title is checked out on one device, it is automatically available on all of the member’s devices with the hoopla digital app and/or via PC web browsers and begins streaming immediately. Downloaded content can also be viewed offline at a later date. 

Videos can be borrowed for 72 hours, music for 7 days and audiobooks for 21 days.  All content can be viewed or listened to as often as desired during the checkout period and can be returned early as well.

To learn more about this exciting new offering, visit www.mahwahlibrary.org or contact the Library at 201-529-7323