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Christmas in July
Posted 6 months ago by Rachel and Tim
Yes, we need a little Christmas, right this very minute!
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Romancing the Streaming Service
Posted 7 months ago by Tim H
Looking for a good dose of onscreen chemistry to set your weekend, right? Check out these romantic comedies for free on Hoopla!
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Classic Movies with the Kids
Posted 8 months ago by Tim H
Discover the joys of introducing kids (and yourself?) to classic movies.
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Classic Movies with the Kids
Posted 8 months ago by Tim H
Discover the joys of introducing kids (and yourself?) to classic movies.
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Five Books to Movies for Kids on hoopla
Posted 8 months ago by Heather H
For those with children and tweens who prefer YouTube over books, choosing something for them to read that they can also watch, is a great way to encourage reading!
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Five Books to Movies for Adults on hoopla
Posted 8 months ago by Heather H
If you're like me and you love to read books that are being or have been turned into movies, hoopla Digital has a variety of titles to explore!
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Get Your Baseball Fix
Posted 9 months ago by Rachel S
Missing baseball season this year? Check out what Hoopla has to offer on the subject!
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Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon - hoopla Edition
Posted 9 months ago by Kelly P
Name any actor and within six movies or TV shows, you should be able to connect the dots from actor to actor, to get to a film with Kevin Bacon in the cast.
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Books to Get Us Through This
Posted 9 months ago by Franco V
These eBooks can provide valuable perspective and understanding during the pandemic.
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20 Totally Tubular 80s and 90s Movies on hoopla
Posted 9 months ago by Heather H
Visit hoopla and settle in for a nostalgia-filled movie night that'll take you back in time. How very!
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Explore the National Parks from Home
Posted 9 months ago by Will H
There are so many opportunities to safely celebrate National Park Week.
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Top 5 Library Resources for the Quarantined Parent
Posted 9 months ago by Allison F
Sometimes you need some help and sometimes you need some fun, and the Library has the best of both worlds.
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Exploring Poetry and Jazz Online
Posted 10 months ago by April S
Did you know the month of April is both National Poetry Month and Jazz Appreciation Month? Celebrate at home with these digital recommendations!
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Great Comics to Get You Through Staying at Home - All Available on hoopla
Posted 10 months ago by Franco V
Bored with sitting at home? Can’t get through another video game, board game or movie? Try reading comics!
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Downloadable, Streaming Fun for Adults and Teens
Posted 10 months ago by Library News
Use Library resources to make the most of your time at home!
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Favorite Songs By Women
Posted about 1 year ago by Tim P
Inspiring songs by women musicians.
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Oh, The Horror!
Posted over 2 years ago by Rachel S
If you’re looking for a good scare and want to get into the festive spirit of the season, do as I do: watch horror during the weeks leading up to Halloween (AKA Rocktober). Watch at your own discretion!
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Hoopla Has Entertainment On The Go
Posted over 3 years ago by Andy Lechlak
If you don't have time to stop into the Library, you can still enjoy what your Library has to offer. We can help you get setup for reading, watching, or listening to what interests you!
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Want Free Stuff? Get The Card!
Posted over 3 years ago by Heather H
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Let's take a look at all of the amazing things that come along with being a card holder!
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Alice and Mowgli Hit the Big Screen
Posted over 5 years ago by Heather H
From Alice to Mowgli to Snow White’s Evil Queen, this Spring the big screen will be filled with children’s book characters that are equally popular with adults. Get up-to-date on how they’re faring in their literary lives by checking them out in eBooks and comics on hoopla
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