We understand that some patrons are unhappy with the removal of the hoopla eResource as of June 1. It is an unfortunate change for users who loved hoopla. Especially when people were used to this particular service that had been offered for ten years.
Unfortunately, hoopla was no longer financially sustainable to offer based on a high overall cost per use model with limited monthly downloads, and few active users in relation to the rising cost. We apologize for the inconvenience, but want to assure patrons that many other eResources are available to meet their needs. In some instances, resources are available without holds, so there is no wait list to join!
Local library staff can offer helpful support for those who need assistance navigating the new platforms. The complete list of platforms is on library websites, along with tutorials and other information.