Staff Picks
Audiobooks
Staff Picks
You Better Work!
Celebrate Labor Day with these workplace romance audiobooks.
Beach Listens
Take a trip to the beach with these fun audiobooks. List courtesy of Hoopla
Land of Stories: Fiction Across American History
Experience America's past through captivating stories spanning centuries, cultures, conflicts, and change.
Christmas in July
Cool off with Christmas in July! Enjoy heartwarming audiobooks packed with festive fun, cozy escapes, and holiday spirit.
You Better Work!
Celebrate Labor Day with these workplace romance audiobooks.
Beach Listens
Take a trip to the beach with these fun audiobooks. List courtesy of Hoopla
Land of Stories: Fiction Across American History
Experience America's past through captivating stories spanning centuries, cultures, conflicts, and change.
Christmas in July
Cool off with Christmas in July! Enjoy heartwarming audiobooks packed with festive fun, cozy escapes, and holiday spirit.
Books
Staff Picks
Song Title Titles
Have a favorite song? Pick up a book of the same title and it might become your new favorite read. List courtesy of Austin Public Library.
Music Biographies That Hit All the Right Notes
Explore the lives, careers, and creative journeys of musicians who have shaped the sound of their generations.
Books and Coffee - The Perfect Match
Hot or iced? Espresso, latte, cappuccino? Whatever your favorite coffee is, it will pair perfectly with one of these novels.
The Shampoo Effect
Friends old and new navigating the ups and downs of life and love.
Song Title Titles
Have a favorite song? Pick up a book of the same title and it might become your new favorite read. List courtesy of Austin Public Library.
Music Biographies That Hit All the Right Notes
Explore the lives, careers, and creative journeys of musicians who have shaped the sound of their generations.
Books and Coffee - The Perfect Match
Hot or iced? Espresso, latte, cappuccino? Whatever your favorite coffee is, it will pair perfectly with one of these novels.
The Shampoo Effect
Friends old and new navigating the ups and downs of life and love.
Digital
Staff Picks
Trending on Hoopla: Audiobooks
On your commute, doing chores, making dinner, or just relaxing? Hoopla’s audiobooks are here to keep you company. See what's trending now!
Festival Favorites: Short Films from Around the World
The Manhattan Short Film Festival is just the beginning! Find short films featured at festivals around the world, all available on Kanopy.
Batman Day 2026
Grab your cape and cowl, it's Batman Day! Celebrate with Hoopla’s lineup of Batman comics, perfect for Gotham’s biggest fans.
Kanopy's TV Series in September
Your library card = free TV! Stream Kanopy’s TV Series in September collection and watch acclaimed series from around the world.
Trending on Hoopla: Audiobooks
On your commute, doing chores, making dinner, or just relaxing? Hoopla’s audiobooks are here to keep you company. See what's trending now!
Festival Favorites: Short Films from Around the World
The Manhattan Short Film Festival is just the beginning! Find short films featured at festivals around the world, all available on Kanopy.
Batman Day 2026
Grab your cape and cowl, it's Batman Day! Celebrate with Hoopla’s lineup of Batman comics, perfect for Gotham’s biggest fans.
Kanopy's TV Series in September
Your library card = free TV! Stream Kanopy’s TV Series in September collection and watch acclaimed series from around the world.
Juvenile
History of Work
In honor of Labor Day, learn more about the holiday and the history and struggles of labor and workers' rights that lead to its creation.
Why Did the Chicken Go to the Library?
To check out some library books! In honor of Chicken Month, don't just bawk at these chicken books and try them out!
From Picture Book to Moving Pictures
Every now and then, a picture book makes the move to become a movie. Check out the original source for these stories!
Circus Comes to Town
Learn of the thrills that can come when the circus rolls into town!
History of Work
In honor of Labor Day, learn more about the holiday and the history and struggles of labor and workers' rights that lead to its creation.
Why Did the Chicken Go to the Library?
To check out some library books! In honor of Chicken Month, don't just bawk at these chicken books and try them out!
From Picture Book to Moving Pictures
Every now and then, a picture book makes the move to become a movie. Check out the original source for these stories!
Circus Comes to Town
Learn of the thrills that can come when the circus rolls into town!
Large Print
School Days
Head back to school with these gripping mysteries, heart-wrenching dramas, and heartfelt reads about teachers, students and schools.
Summer Lovin'
Spice up your summer with a little large print romance.
Unearthing the Past
Uncover ancient civilizations, spectacular fossil finds, and the stories behind humanity's search for the past.
America 250 in Large Print
Large print stories and histories spanning the triumphs, struggles, and turning points of America.
School Days
Head back to school with these gripping mysteries, heart-wrenching dramas, and heartfelt reads about teachers, students and schools.
Summer Lovin'
Spice up your summer with a little large print romance.
Unearthing the Past
Uncover ancient civilizations, spectacular fossil finds, and the stories behind humanity's search for the past.
America 250 in Large Print
Large print stories and histories spanning the triumphs, struggles, and turning points of America.
Movies
Festival Favorites: Short Films from Around the World
The Manhattan Short Film Festival is just the beginning! Find short films featured at festivals around the world, all available on Kanopy.
Musicals That Hit All the Right Notes
From contemporary to classic, these musicals will have you singing, and maybe dancing, along.
Films Celebrating Hispanic History and Heritage
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15.
Remembering Tim Curry
April 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026. The beloved actor's career spanned from Dr. Frank-N-Furter to Broadway.
Festival Favorites: Short Films from Around the World
The Manhattan Short Film Festival is just the beginning! Find short films featured at festivals around the world, all available on Kanopy.
Musicals That Hit All the Right Notes
From contemporary to classic, these musicals will have you singing, and maybe dancing, along.
Films Celebrating Hispanic History and Heritage
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15.
Remembering Tim Curry
April 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026. The beloved actor's career spanned from Dr. Frank-N-Furter to Broadway.
Music
Hitting All the Right Notes - '80's Edition
Go retro with these gnarly albums from the '80's. List courtesy of Rolling Stone.
Dolly Parton, January 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026
The immortal words and music of the country superstar.
Tunes for Traveling
The best road trips aren't just about where you're going—they're about what you're listening to along the way.
Your America 250 Soundtrack
Experience the rich legacy of American music through these standout CDs by influential artists across genres and eras.
Hitting All the Right Notes - '80's Edition
Go retro with these gnarly albums from the '80's. List courtesy of Rolling Stone.
Dolly Parton, January 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026
The immortal words and music of the country superstar.
Tunes for Traveling
The best road trips aren't just about where you're going—they're about what you're listening to along the way.
Your America 250 Soundtrack
Experience the rich legacy of American music through these standout CDs by influential artists across genres and eras.
Teens
A Native Read
For Native American Day, try out one of these stories that focus on Native American and Indigenous characters or experiences.
Coming to a Stream Near You
Check out these manga that have anime currently airing or have a season of anime coming up within the next year or so!
Disabled But Not Completely Down
In honor of Disability Pride Month, these disabled characters may face trials, but they're not about to back down.
In Transition
In these stories, trans and nonbinary characters find their lives changing in more ways than one.
A Native Read
For Native American Day, try out one of these stories that focus on Native American and Indigenous characters or experiences.
Coming to a Stream Near You
Check out these manga that have anime currently airing or have a season of anime coming up within the next year or so!
Disabled But Not Completely Down
In honor of Disability Pride Month, these disabled characters may face trials, but they're not about to back down.
In Transition
In these stories, trans and nonbinary characters find their lives changing in more ways than one.