DeKalb library system offers new digital resource for patrons

The DeKalb Public Library system recently introduced a new digital resource for patrons called hoopla. This new resource provides online and mobile access to eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies and TV, according to a press release.

Library card holders can now access titles instantly through their desktop browser or the hoopla app. The hoopla app is available for iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Roku, AppleTV, AndroidTV, FireTV and Chromecast. There are also no wait periods for titles. Items are limited to five checkouts a month.

Information: hoopladigital.com

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