On July 1, 2025, the maximum number of checkouts for this increasingly popular eResource was decreased from 15 to 10 in order stay within the library's monthly budget. Thank you for understanding.

Getting started

Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen. This includes your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is your Phoenix Public Library card.

Starting from the library's hoopla link, choose "Get Started".
Follow the prompts, making sure to

choose Phoenix Public Library.
enter your Phoenix Public Library card number with no spaces.

You will create a hoopla account by entering your email address and choosing a password. This password should not be the same as your library card password.

Hoopla's free mobile app can be found in Apple's App Store or the Google Play store.

Are you a visual learner? Check out this tutorial, hoopla – Audiobooks, eBooks, Music, and Video through the Phoenix Public Library Academy.

Browsing

There are several ways to find just what you are looking for on hoopla.

Get started by selecting "Browse" on your computer
Or, in the hoopla app, select a format (Audiobooks, Comics, eBooks, Movies, Music, Television, or BingePases) that you would like to explore.
You can also search for a specific title by clicking on the "Search" box or magnifying glass and typing your title or keyword.

Borrowing

To borrow a title, click on the title and then click the Borrow button. Your borrowed titles can be played right after borrowing, and found under the My hoopla tab for viewing/listening. Enjoy your selected titles!
Borrowed titles will be automatically returned when your lending period is over. There are no holds, wait lists, or late fees for any hoopla Instant title.

Checkout periods

Movies, TV shows and videos: 72 hours (3 days)
Music albums & Binge Passes: 1 week (7 days)
eBooks, Audiobooks & Comics: 3 weeks (21 days)