What are BingePasses on hoopla?

Catch Up on the Comics You Love

Looking for a laugh? Start perusing digital editions of classic funnies like Zits, Blondie, Beetle Bailey, Hagar the Horrible, and more. You can take your pick from newly added comics or explore the robust library of archives. With thousands of comic strips at your fingertips, this collection will surely keep you entertained!

Stories for Children in Spanish

Estos libros, escritos principalmente para niños de kindergarten a tercer grado, son un buen comienzo para los jóvenes lectores y para los que están iniciando con el español. Y además, toda la colección está disponible durante siete días utilizando un solo préstamo.

Help teach your child to read while learning something new along the way! Written primarily for kindergarteners to third graders, these eBooks are ideal for young readers and those new to Spanish. Children can explore a variety of topics, including sports, animals, holidays, different cultures, and more. The best part? They are all in one place! It’s now easy to read different books without making multiple borrows.

Uncover the Wonders of the World

What are you curious about? With the Curiosity Stream BingePass, you can access thousands of films, shows, and series covering science, nature, travel, history, and more. Curiosity Stream has something for everyone — including an entire Curiosity KIDS collection tailored for younger learners. This binge-worthy content is now free for you to stream with your public library membership.
 

Find Your Fancy with Nancy!

Ooh la la! This collection of over 60 eBooks is all about Nancy, a spirited young girl who enjoys the finer things in life. Fancy Nancy adds flair to each tale with her sophisticated attire and vocabulary. Along with “I Can Read” stories, the BingePass features “Nancy Clancy” chapter books that follow an older Nancy as she aspires to be a super sleuth. With themes involving friendship and individuality, the eBooks offer approachable messages for readers ages 4 to 10 that resonate.

Watch and Attend Film Festivals from Home

The Filmocracy BingePass invites you to an online movie viewing experience unlike any other. The Filmocracy platform features thousands of award-winning festival films and hosts hundreds of film festivals each year from across the globe. Each virtual film festival includes original programming, panels, director Q&As, and live networking opportunities.

Master Your Instrument at Your Own Pace

Now you can learn how to play your favorite songs from anywhere! This exclusive BingePass invites you to browse over 100 courses covering all styles of playing for guitar, bass, and ukulele. Dubbed the “Netflix of music education,” the Fret Zealot platform provides over 3,500 video lessons from the world’s top instructors. Whether you’re a novice or an adept player, the curated courses cater to all skill levels and let you learn at your own pace.

Spooky Podcasts for Kids

Keep calm and scare on! This collection of audio podcasts is designed for kids who enjoy a good spooky story. Gather around to listen to two series from Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine — R.L. Stine’s Story Club and Ivy’s Chilling Tales. Then, get your frights from Juniper’s Grave Tales, a podcast from award-winning writer Don Roff that you can only find on hoopla.

Adventure-Packed Podcasts for Kids

Does your child love to listen to stories? Then this BingePass is for them! They can dive into the entire GoKidGo Universe collection of podcasts, including episodes only available on hoopla. These captivating, ad-free podcasts feature stories based on the fictional town of Pflugerville — and the wacky characters that live there. As a bonus, you’ll get access to 20 exclusive episodes from accomplished TV writer Ben Fleck.

Social-Emotional Learning for Kids

Growing up can be tough — but it can be easier with the right support. This collection of eBooks focuses on introducing your child to a variety of social and emotional topics, including managing relationships, handling feelings, and making healthy choices. Titles like A Beautiful Day and Feeling Angry are designed to be easy to understand and approachable for any child.

Seamlessly Stream Stories with Heart

Stream feel-good films and series for free with your library card! This BingePass gives you unlimited access to the entire Hallmark Movies Now on-demand library for seven days. Enjoy exclusive Hallmark Originals, along with 1,500+ hours of ad-free content from Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Curl up with series like When Calls the Heart, Chesapeake Shores, and The Way Home. With new releases added weekly, you can catch up on your favorite shows and movies anytime, anywhere.

Screen Time, Reimagined.

Say “hello” to Hellosaurus — an award-winning interactive platform that empowers kids to be active participants in every story. Incredibly engaging and educational, Hellosaurus is home to favorite characters from popular shows like The Wiggles and Love, Diana. With a BingePass borrow, your child can enjoy skill-building activities and hands-on fun for seven days, at no cost to you.

Note: You must download the Hellosaurus iOS or Android app to your mobile device to play this content. No signup is required.

Your Favorite Magazines

Flip through recent digital issues of your favorite magazines—like Us Weekly, Good Housekeeping, Prevention, Cosmopolitan, Reader’s Digest, In Touch, TIME, and more—all for free with your public library card. What will you read first?

On-Screen Tales and Adventures

Now your child can experience their favorite stories in a whole new way! With this BingePass, you will have access to a variety of short entertaining films based on popular picture books, bedtime stories, and nursery rhymes. From Dragons Love Tacos to Dream Big, Little Pig to Moby Dick, this expansive collection has a fun film for every child. Sit back and enjoy the show!

Fun-Filled Videos for Every Child

This collection includes dozens of movies and TV shows designed for children of all ages. Whether they want to relax with some yoga, learn about animals and wildlife, or take a drawing lesson, this BingePass offers hours of entertainment and education. Start streaming today!

Explore People, Places, and Holidays

These carefully selected, kid-friendly titles explore the people and places that shape our world. Read about famous athletes who made a difference. Learn about holidays celebrated across the globe. Discover different cities and cultures. It’s the ideal collection for those looking to connect with their child while embracing what makes each individual unique.

Make Story Time Pinkamazing!

Looking to add some sparkle to a child’s day? Featuring over 40 eBooks, this BingePass invites children into the colorful lives of Pinkalicious Pinkerton and her younger brother, Peter. From vibrant digital picture books to “I Can Read” stories, the fun-filled collection is designed to entertain young readers ages 4-8. The Pinkalicious series highlights the power of teamwork and creative problem solving — while encouraging kids to be themselves and to have some fun along the way.

All Your Favorite Puzzles in One Place

Now you can easily play a variety of brain-bending sudoku, crossword, and word games. Take a crack at 10 variations of Sudoku, 5 crossword puzzle types, and 4 word games. From “Guesstionary” and “Word Sleuth” to Stacked Sudoku and the Thomas Joseph Crossword, there’s something for kids, beginners, and seasoned experts alike. New games are added daily!

Foster a Love of Reading

Looking for an easy way to encourage your emerging reader? With Read-Along eBooks, young readers can explore independently or with narrator support and word highlighting. With topics like sports, animals, emotions, STEM, and more, kids can dig into the world around them at their own pace.

Unlock Your Child’s Curiosity

Fuel your child’s passion for all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with this collection of eBooks and comics. Whether your child is a kindergartener or preteen, these titles will encourage them to ask questions, explore their surroundings, and embrace a love of learning.

Borrow the Great Courses Library Collection BingePass for access to hundreds of the most popular courses. Use one borrow to access one or multiple courses – whatever you choose. Each course is broken into multiple easy-to-watch video lessons so you can choose how much you want to learn at a time from a wide a range of topics, from Art to Zoology. With The Great Courses, there's never any homework, tests, or pressure – just in-depth instruction from some of the world's greatest professors.

Positive Fun for Everyone

Does your child love Highlights magazine? Now they can check out fun, interactive content straight from the magazine’s publisher — including puzzles, videos, activities, and more. Plus, they can explore more than 200 multimedia series, including “The Timbertoes,” “Listen and Learn,” “Tex and Indi,” and “Ask Arizona.” This BingePass is sure to be the highlight of their week!