St. Johns County Public Library System to Discontinue Hoopla Access

St. Johns County Public Library System to Discontinue Hoopla AccessMar 30, 2026 | NewsThe St. Johns County Public Library System (SJCPLS) regularly assesses its online resources. After careful consideration, SJCPLS will discontinue access to the Hoopla streaming service effective May 1, 2026. “We frequently review our digital offerings to ensure we are providing the best possible value and experience for our community,” said Amy Ackerman, Support Services Manager for SJCPLS. “This decision allows us to reinvest in resources that will benefit the greatest number of library patrons.” SJCPLS remains committed to providing a wide and robust collection of materials. While Hoopla has been valued for its convenience and broad selection, the library system will reallocate funding to improve both its digital offerings and physical collections, guaranteeing continued access to high-quality resources. Patrons are encouraged to try Kanopy, which offers streaming films; Libby, which provides a wide selection of ebooks and audiobooks; and the expanding physical collection available at all branch locations. In Libby, patrons can also access additional digital materials by adding reciprocal borrowing libraries, such as Martin County and Clay County, to their accounts. Other Ways to Borrow LibbyPreviously known as OverdriveUse Libby to find a variety of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics, and graphic novels to listen to on your computer or mobile device. Download the app in your device’s App Store.Up to 2 weeksUp to 10 checkouts at a timeLibby App WebsiteLibby features we recommend checking out:Open Dyslexia font for ebooks.“Skip the Line / Lucky Day” collection of best sellers that normally have long wait lists. We’ve dedicated specific license copies of those that work on a first-come, first-served basis that bypasses the waitlist. Add one of our Libby Partner libraries, Martin County and Clay County, to your registered account. That gives you access to a majority of their collections, also with no wait. Check out Libby KanopyThrough your library card, enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more.Kanopy is available on most devices, including some smart TVs and streaming devices. Start Streaming with KanopyHoopla FAQ’sWhy is SJCPLS discontinuing Hoopla?Compared to our other eResources, Hoopla has a lower usage rate amongst our digital users. Hoopla uses a cost-per-transaction business model, as opposed to a flat subscription fee. This model is unsustainable and makes it difficult to properly budget for elctronic resources that we provide to patrons.How much does Hoopla cost?SJCPLS is charged for every item a patron checks out, even if it’s not used before it expires. This cost-per-transaction business model has become unsustainable. Where can I find eBooks and audiobooks?Libby/Overdrive offers eBooks, audiobooks, comics, and magazines. Download Libby and learn more.Where can I stream movies and television?Kanopy offers instant access to a variety of movies, documentaries, TV shows, and kids’ favorites. Enjoy on your smart tv, tablet, computer or mobile device. Visit kanopy.com to start streaming today!What if I can’t find what I want to read on Libby?We encourage patrons to add our partner libraries to be able to access a wider collection. However, if you’d like to request eContent that is not currently avaialble in our collection, please log in to your account and “Submit a Purchase Request“.I have to wait so long for my holds on Libby...By shifting our focus to Libby, we’ll be able to purchase more in-demand titles on Libby to meet customer demand and reduce wait time. Please keep in mind, our library service model is based on the principle of shared access and taking turns with borrowing materials.