With hoopla‘s BingePass and your Oak Park library card, you can get unlimited streaming for seven days with a single borrow! Let’s get started…
How do I use hoopla’s BingePass?
Watch the video below for an overview. For more detailed instructions, see How do I borrow a BingePass.
What can I borrow with unlimited access?
All ages | Adults & teens | Kids
For all ages
Games & comics
- Puzzle Palace: Play a variety of brain-bending Sudoku, crossword, and word games—with something for kids, beginners, and seasoned experts alike. New games added daily!
Hobbies & learning
- Curiosity Stream: Watch thousands of documentaries and nonfiction series spanning topics like science, nature, society, lifestyle, and even children’s content.
Magazines & comics
- Comics Kingdom: Peruse digital editions of classic funnies—like Zits, Blondie, Beetle Bailey, Hagar the Horrible, and more—and newly added comics.
- Hoopla Magazines: Read the current issue of 50 popular magazines for all ages and interests, such as Us Weekly, Good Housekeeping, Prevention, Cosmopolitan, Reader’s Digest, In Touch, TIME, and more.
Movies & TV shows
- Dove Channel: Find heartwarming stories and feel-good family entertainment for the whole family—from uplifting dramas to light-hearted romances.
For adults & teens
Comics
- New! Fanbase: Access award-winning and nominated comics—like Quince (available in English and Spanish), Ripple Effects, and Nuclear Power—that emphasize storytelling as a powerful tool for understanding humanity, fostering empathy, and passing on values.
Games
- Puzzmo: Test your wits and keep your mind sharp with fresh games daily. Explore these exciting twists on classic games and discover exclusive new ones.
Health & wellness
- Creative Coping Toolkit: From anxiety to belonging, find the mental health support you need with engaging programs, tips, and adaptable tools.
- Get Healthy U TV BingePass: Transform your home into the ultimate fitness studio with a diverse range of workouts—strength, cardio, kickboxing, barre, bodyweight, low impact, yoga, and more—led by expert trainers.
Hobbies & learning
- The French Chef: Cook up some magic with Julia Child. Savor authentic French cuisine as you dive into 84 delightful episodes.
- Fret Zealot: Master an instrument at your own pace with 3,500 video lessons from the world’s top instructors catering to all skill levels.
- Gardening With Monty Don: Discover delightful gardening ideas with 300+ episodes of the UK’s acclaimed gardening series Gardeners’ World featuring the renowned British horticulture broadcaster and writer.
- The Great Courses Library Collection: Explore more than 300 courses, each containing numerous lectures—meaning you can access thousands of learning sessions with one borrow.
- Ken Burns Collection: Dive into history and discover the stories that shaped our world in documentaries like The Civil War, Jazz, and National Parks.
- In the Kitchen with Craftsy: Dive into a collection of 64 cooking and baking episodes led by renowned experts—covering everything from baking basics to advanced techniques—for everyone from novices to seasoned chefs.
- medici.tv: Explore free classical music and jazz videos online—including concerts, opera shows, ballets, music documentaries, master classes, and world-class jazz performances.
Movies & TV shows
- AsianCrush: Explore iconic Korean dramas, captivating anime, award-winning films, and blockbuster hits—more than 1,200 titles all in one place.
- Fandor: Stream 1,300 curated films, including indie, international, documentary, and classics that go beyond the mainstream.
- Hallmark+: Stream feel-good films and series—including exclusive new original series, reality shows, movies, and other feel-good content. Enjoy a huge selection of Hallmark rom-coms, cozy mysteries, heartfelt dramas, and holiday movies.
- New! Midnight Pulp: Dive into action, horror, sci-fi, and thriller films and series where monsters, aliens, kung fu fighters, slashers, and cinematic oddities reign supreme (for mature audiences).
- RetroCrush: Rewatch your favorite retro classics and discover hidden gems with this curated collection of anime.
- SeasonPass: Watch a full TV season with a single borrow. Explore new series or revisit a favorite, all with no waiting.
For kids
Ebooks & digital audiobooks
- New! Animals in Action: Captivate young readers with a wide variety of nonfiction ebooks centered on animals—with vivid illustrations, fun facts, and accessible language.
- New! All-Star: Engage readers with a passion for athletics and achievement with 300 nonfiction ebooks that spotlight legendary athletes, thrilling competitions, and the science and strategy behind the games.
- New! Berenstain Bears: Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister Bear as they navigate life’s everyday adventures in their cozy countryside community in dozens of charming stories.
- The Empathy Shelf: Browse 100 ebooks that help children understand and manage emotions, build positive relationships, make responsible decisions, and develop empathy and self-awareness.
- New! Fiona the Hippo: Follow along with Fiona’s fearless fun with 20 ebooks. Cheer on the smart, sassy, and fearless hippo from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
- Kids’ Books in Action: Watch videos of favorite picture books—including classic bedtime stories, nursery rhymes, and new favorites—come to life with animated illustrations and narrated audio.
- Read-Along 2 Learn: Explore books—with topics like sports, animals, emotions, STEM, and more—independently or with narrator support and word highlighting, at their own pace.
- The Reading Corner: Hear stories read out loud and brought to life with illustrations and music. The collection includes more than English, Spanish, Moroccan, Polish, Syrian, and Turkish, with new videos added weekly.
- Social Studies for Kids: Explore the world with more than 100 nonfiction ebooks that span world history, geography, and cultural studies.
- Spanish eBooks for Kids: Introduce preschoolers and grade schoolers to the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, patience, and perseverance with this collection of Spanish-language picture books for early readers and bilingual learners.
- New! Tiny Tales: Celebrate imagination, kindness, curiosity, and cultural diversity with 100 beautifully illustrated picture books and early readers—from timeless classics and nursery rhymes to modern tales of friendship, bravery, and bedtime adventures (stories available in English and Spanish).
Hobbies & activities
- Hands on Crafts for Kids: Spark imagination and creativity for kids aged 6-12. From molding clay to painting masterpieces and stitching fabrics into unique creations, there’s something to captivate every young mind.
- New! Smile & Learn: Make learning personalized, engaging, and fun with 14,000+ interactive activities and games—from reinforcing school subjects to developing new skills, such as languages, programming, or even yoga (available in English and Spanish).
Magazines
- The Highlights Collection: Enjoy more than 200 multimedia series—including the Timbertoes, Listen & Learn, Tex and Indi, and Ask Arizona—from the publishers of the award-winning magazine.
Movies & TV shows
- Hellosaurus: Be the center of favorite shows—like The Wiggles, Love, Diana, and more popular titles—with this interactive and educational video app (available on iOS devices) designed by early childhood experts.
- KidzVidz: Explore a collection of movies and TV shows—relax with some yoga, learn about animals and wildlife, or take a drawing lesson.
- PBS KIDS: Learn lessons that last a lifetime with community-based programs that give children the chance to see themselves uniquely reflected and celebrated in lovable, diverse characters who serve as positive role models.
- Pokémon: Exciting news, fellow Trainers! Embark on thrilling adventures with Ash and Pikachu in seasons 6-13 of Pokémon the Series.
Podcasts
- GoKidGo Spine Chillers: Listen to podcasts perfect for kids who enjoy scary stories—including R.L. Stine’s Story Club, Ivy’s Chilling Tales, and a Hoopla-exclusive series from award-winning kids’ horror writer Don Roff.
- GoKidGo Universe: Listen to captivating, kid-friendly podcasts featuring interconnected stories about the fictional town of Pflugerville and its wacky characters.
STEM learning
- Science Squad: Explore the fascinating worlds of science, technology, engineering, and innovation inside 100+ ebooks that include diverse representations of scientists and inventors, and highlight real-world applications of STEM in medicine, transportation, communication, and environmental science.
- New! Space Explorers: Delve into the wonders of space science, planetary exploration, and technological advancements in astronomy in this curated selection of nonfiction titles that support STEM learning and inspire curiosity.
- New! Things That Go: Introduce young readers to the world of vehicles and machines with 100 STEM-aligned ebooks.
And stay tuned for more BingePasses to come!
How does it work?
After you borrow a BingePass, you can access the content immediately. To access the content again, you can find your BingePass in the Borrowed section of My Hoopla.
Once you’ve borrowed a BingePass, you’ll be logged into the BingePass partner website or app where you can explore all they offer, directly through their platform.
Want to start again? When your borrowing period is up, you can borrow the same BingePass again.
How do I borrow a BingePass?
Follow these instructions, depending on your device:
- Apple iOS devices: At the top of the app home screen, you’ll see a set of buttons featuring the types of content available (Audiobooks, Comics, Ebooks, etc.). Swipe over until you see BingePasses.
- Android devices: At the top of the app home screen, you’ll see a set of links featuring the types of content available (Audiobooks, Ebooks, Movies, etc.). Swipe over until you see BingePasses.
- In a browser: Find BingePasses under the Browse menu or by visiting the BingePasses page.
- All devices: Use the search bar to search for “BingePass.”
Once you have located the BingePass collections, select the BingePass you’d like to borrow and press the Borrow button.
Can’t find BingePasses in your app? Try updating your Hoopla app and then following the directions above.