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Thursday, April 15 2021 - 10:55
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hoopla digital Brings its Dynamic Digital Library Content to Australia, its First International Market Beyond North America
HOLLAND, Ohio, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

--Patrons of participating public libraries gain instant access to over 600,000 
eBooks, audiobooks, comics, graphic novels, movies, television shows, and music 
files

In response to soaring demand for digital resources among Australia's 
libraries, hoopla digital today announced the expansion of their services to 
Australia, the first international market for the category-creating service 
beyond North America. hoopla digital is immediately available at select 
libraries across Australia, offering members 24/7 access to borrow, download 
and stream over 600,000 movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, comics and 
more with a valid library card.

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"hoopla digital has worked with public libraries in North America for over 
eight years to usher in a new era of digital access to library content. Over 
the last year, we've helped our partner libraries respond to extraordinary 
needs for remote learning, children's development, and adult education for new 
job skills. We are excited to support library systems in Australia, to help 
them serve their members, and to expand their offerings and increase 
accessibility," said hoopla digital co-founder Jeff Jankowski. 

The City of Wanneroo Libraries was the first library system to pilot a 
successful partnership with hoopla in February 2021. Now, hoopla digital is 
working with the Toowoomba Region Libraries, Blacktown City Council Libraries, 
Brimbank Libraries, Burwood Library, Bega Valley Shire Library, Glen Eira 
Library, Bourke Public Library, Bayside City Council Library, Isaac Libraries 
and Mackay Regional Council Libraries, with plans to roll-out its services to 
several other Australian libraries soon. 

"hoopla is providing our patrons instant access to borrow and engage with more 
expansive and diverse library content any time of day, while at home or 
on-the-go," said Nicole Thompson, Wanneroo Librarian. "Unlike other library 
resources, hoopla provides access with no wait time, and titles can be streamed 
over Wi-Fi or downloaded and enjoyed later. We invite our patrons to visit the 
library and to engage with us via this new digital access."

Of the collection of titles available on hoopla, highlights include popular 
eBook titles such as No Way Out by Fern Michaels, The Last Bookshop by Emma 
Young, and The Perfect Facade by Blake Pierce, adored audiobook titles such as 
Unfaithful: An Unputdownable And Absolutely Gripping Psychological Thriller by 
Natalie Barelli, as well as beloved music by Troye Sivan and revered comics 
from Marvel and DC Comics.

hoopla digital is home to the largest and most-diverse collection of STEAM 
education content. Families who have tapped hoopla for remote learning 
resources have discovered educational titles for all ages. Among hoopla's 
content there is a wide range of how-to content and niche titles -- from 
cookbooks to job development skills -- to help readers discover and continue to 
learn.

To access content on hoopla digital, members of participating libraries can 
download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or iOS device or 
visit https://hoopladigital.com.au.  

Additionally, hoopla digital offers "Kids Mode," which families can use to 
shape the content experience and to search for and access kid-friendly titles 
any time.

hoopla digital is in over 8,000 public libraries across the U.S., Canada and 
Australia. Visit hoopladigital.com.au to find out if your library partners with 
hoopla. For more information, please contact (02) 4732-3480.

About hoopla digital 
hoopla digital is a category-creating service that partners with public 
libraries across North America and Australia 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 dynamic 
content with a valid library card. All content is accessible via hoopla 
digital's mobile app and online at www.hoopladigital.com.au. hoopla digital is 
a service of Midwest Tape -- a trusted partner to public libraries for over 30 
years. 

SOURCE: hoopla digital

CONTACT: Erin LaRossa, MWWPR for hoopla digital, elarossa@mww.com, (+1) 
312-981-8549