Remember all that terrific kids’ entertainment from the ’90s and early 2000s? Maybe you were a kid in the ’90s, maybe you raised kids in the ’90s, or maybe your parents were ’90s kids. No matter your connection to that time, Hoopla is the perfect place to rediscover ’90s kids’ movies, books, TV shows, and music, plus a few beloved titles from the early 2000s.  

Watch Classic Family Movies  

Hoopla has family ’90s movies that define childhood. They are perfect for a family movie night with humor, heart, and adventures that still hold up today. 

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3 Ninjas (1992) 

While other kids enjoy summer fun, brothers Rocky, Colt, and Tum Tum (Max Elliott Slade, Michael Treanor, Chad Power) train in ninja skills with their wise grandfather (Victor Wong). When evil arms dealer Hugo Snyder (Rand Kingsley) kidnaps them, the boys must use their training, cleverness, and courage to survive an unforgettable, high-stakes adventure. 


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Harriet the Spy (1996) 

Harriet M. Welsch (Michelle Trachtenberg) is probably the world’s most accomplished 11-year-old spy. Harriet dreams of being a writer, and her nanny (Rosie O’Donnell) and best friend told her to start by writing down everything she sees. Harriet the Spy is also one of the titles on the Curated Cuts BingePass.  


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Dennis the Menace (1993) 

Mischievous five-year-old Dennis Mitchell (Mason Gamble) loves causing harmless trouble for his patient neighbor, George Wilson (Walter Matthau). With summer free, Dennisโ€™s boundless energy keeps George on his toes. When a scruffy thief appears in town, Dennis eagerly tries to helpโ€”hard to stay mad at this charming little rascal! 

Read Childhood Books from the 1990s 

Relive favorite childhood books 1990s kids couldnโ€™t get enough of as well as popular books from the 2000s. Hoopla has popular kids’ books, available as audiobooks and eBooks. 

Audiobooks 

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The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey and read by Len Forgione and Dazjon Freeman 

Fourth graders George Beard and Harold Hutchins love pulling pranks and making comic books. Their wild imagination leads them to invent Captain Underpants, the ultimate school superheroโ€”whose secret identity is such a mystery that even he has no idea who he is. 


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Welcome to Dead House by R. L. Stine and read by Tara Sands 

Eleven-year-old Josh and his sister Amanda move into the strangest house on the block and suspect itโ€™s haunted. Their parents dismiss their fears, but after meeting eerie neighborhood kids and cutting through a cemetery one night, the siblings discover a chilling truth. 


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Junie B Jones and a Little Monkey Business by Barbara Park and read by Christina Moore 

Junie B. Jones isnโ€™t sure how she feels about her new baby brother, especially with his โ€œzoo-likeโ€ room and crib bars. But when her friends offer snacks and treasures just to see him, Junie starts to wonder if having a baby is pretty special. 

eBooks 

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The Lion King Read-Along Storybook (various) 

The adventures of Simba and Mufasa are enhanced with original character voices and movie sound effects from the film. Kids can turn the page at the sound of a chime and follow along with the narration. 


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A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon 

Poor Camilla! Itโ€™s the first day of school and sheโ€™s covered in stripes! And then polka dots. And any other pattern someone mentions. Can she learn to feel comfortable, stripes and all? And will she make it to school? 


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The Magic School Bus: In the Time of Dinosaurs by Joanna Cole 

When the classroom becomes Dinosaur Land, Ms. Frizzle wants the real thing. The Magic School Bus transforms into a time machine, sending the class millions of years into the past to explore dinosaurs, their habitats, diets, and a fascinating Maiasaura nesting ground. 

Timeless โ€™90s and Early 2000s Comics 

Hoopla has an incredible comics collection, including โ€™90s favorites. 

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Disney Stitch! Vol. 1 by Yumi Tsukurino 

Lovable alien Stitch visits a Japanese island near Okinawa, where he befriends a young karate whiz named Yuna. The pair go fishing, enter a costume contest, and try their best to bake a cake.  


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Disney and Pixar Manga: Toy Story 1 illustrated by Tetsuhiro Koshita  

Stranded far from home after a fight, Woody and Buzz must learn to work together to return to the toybox. A โ€™90s classic film, reimagined in manga. 

Listen to Nostalgic ’90s Songs  

What kids’ music was popular in the ’90s? Check out these albums and you’ll instantly be singing along.  

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KIDZ BOP ’90s Pop  

Bop along to kid-friendly hits sung by super-enthusiastic kids! A few ’90s hits that appear on this album are “MMMBop,” “Stay (I Miss You),” “Vogue,” and “I Want It That Way.” 


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Raffi: Bananaphone 

The fun title song to this singer-songwriter’s upbeat album is simply one of the catchiest tunes of the ’90s (trust usโ€”once you hear it, it’s permanently in your memory!). The album also includes “Michael Row the Boat Ashore” and “Down by the Riverside.” 


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Rugrats (Music from Season 1) 

“Rugrats Official Theme Song” is on this, both at regular speed and sped up, which says a lot about the funny, frenetic Rugrats cartoon. It also includes “Cynthia Is Everywhere” and “Fishy Song.” 

Read, Watch, and Listen to ’90s and 2000s Favorites with BingePass 

Check out a BingePass for โ€˜90s and early 2000s fun for seven days. BingePass is unique to the Hoopla streaming service and offers seven days of unlimited access to entire platforms, collections, and series. Explore the rest of Hooplaโ€™s growing BingePass collection, all for free with your library card.โ€ฏโ€ฏโ€ฏโ€ฏ 

Take a deep dive into a variety of popular ’90s and early 2000s shows, books and more! 

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Pokรฉmonย BingePassย 

This BingePass includes seasons 6โ€“13, starting with the Ruby and Sapphire adventures through Hoenn and the Kanto Battle Frontier, or jump into Diamond and Pearl as Ash, Pikachu, Brock, and Dawn travel Sinnoh, face tough rivals like Paul, and chase Pokรฉmon mastery across 380 episodes. 


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Berenstain Bears BingePass 

Get cozy and explore the warm, welcoming world of the Berenstain Bears. Follow Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister Bear through everyday adventures in their country home, where charming stories focus on kids about family, friendship, and growing upโ€”with help from their lovable neighbors. 


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Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood BingePass 

Kids learn gentle lessons about kindness, curiosity, and understanding feelings. This BingePass features select episodes from Seasons 21 through 33, highlighting the final decade of the beloved, iconic childrenโ€™s series. 

90s Hits and Trends of the Early 2000s 

Introduce a new generation to familiar favorites. Enjoy the entertainment you loved as a kid. Revisit the entertainment your kids loved in the ’90s. Head to Hoopla and take a look. All these movies, books, songs, and shows from the’ 90s still hold up today! 

*Title availability may vary.