Keeping the family from getting bored on a road trip has never been easier, thanks to Hoopla. That’s especially true if you’ve got young kids who need to be entertained throughout the ride. And the best part of it all is that you can access a variety of content with just your library card—no credit card necessary!
Hoopla Allows You to Download Content Directly Onto Your Device—Perfect for Streaming During a Road Trip
Another benefit of Hoopla is that you’ll be able to stream content offline. You don’t have to worry about maintaining a Wi-Fi connection to be able to stream a broad selection of content across multiple formats (however, if you need a hotspot, be sure to check if your local library offers them to borrow). Whether you have an internet connection or not, Hoopla enables you to curate the perfect selection of eBooks, movies, audiobooks, puzzles, games and music to enjoy before you hit the road!
Audiobook Recommendations for Your Next Road Trip
Hoopla has a wide selection of audiobook titles that can capture and keep your family’s attention while driving to your next vacation destination, including:
Sunrise on the Reaping
In the Second Quarter Quell of the Hunger Games, Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, Haymitch Abernathy is paralyzed with fear as he anticipates his name being called. Once his worst fears are confirmed and he’s torn away from his family, he comes to the realization that his only option for survival is to fight so hard that his efforts are felt well beyond the arena.
A Risky Game
In Alyson Gerber’s USA Today and New York Times bestseller The Liars Society: A Risky Game, Weatherby and Jack are tapped to join Last Heir, the most powerful secret society in the world. But once a terrifying turn takes place, they’re in a race against time to find out the truth about the game.
The Ballad of Never After
The Ballad of Never After is Stephanie Garber’s follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller Once Upon a Broken Heart. This story follows Evangeline as she is forced to determine whether she can still trust her own heart as she battles old friends, new foes, and magic that plays with hearts and minds.
Out of the Silent Planet
In the first installment of the Ransom Trilogy by C.S. Lewis, Out of the Silent Planet introduces readers to Dr. Elwin Ransom, a professor of philology who’s offered as a ransom for mankind. After a walking tour, where he meets up with unsavory characters from his old university, he finds himself en route to a planet called Malacandra with natives who refer to our planet as the Silent Planet.
Summer of the Monkeys
Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls takes readers to the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma, where Jay Berry Lee finds a tree full of monkeys that escaped from the circus. Since there’s a huge reward to whoever finds them, and his family needs the money, Jay sets out to capture them which leads to some life-long lessons along the way.
Tunes Available on Hoopla for Your Next Road Trip
Relying on Hoopla for your road trip soundtrack means you won’t have to rely on shoddy algorithms or pay subscription costs. Some albums available for streaming on your next summer road trip include:
Olivia Rodrigo – GUTS
Olivia Rodrigo’s latest chart-topping album, GUTS, is perfect for a lively road trip soundtrack, containing singles like “Vampire,” “Bad Idea Right,” and “Get Him Back!”
Taylor Swift – Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition)
If there are any Swifties accompanying you on your next summer road trip, they’ll be excited to know that Taylor Swift’s second deluxe version of Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition) is available on Hoopla! It includes all the biggest hits on the album, like “Anti-Hero,” “Lavender Haze,” and “Karma,” along with tracks not featured on other versions of the album
Kendrick Lamar – GNX
GNX by Kendrick Lamar provides an undeniable Southern California influence on your summer road trip soundtrack. Songs like “Hey Now” (feat. Dody6), “TV Off” (feat. Lefty Gunplay), and “Reincarnated” provide a much-needed energy boost for both you and your passengers.
Wicked: The Soundtrack
Add a Broadway-inspired twist to your road trip soundtrack by listening to Wicked on the way to your summer destination. Featuring stars from the movie Wicked like Cynthia Erivo, Peter Dinklage, and Ariana Grande, this award-winning soundtrack could also result in an impromptu sing-along as you head to your next destination!
The Doobie Brothers – Walk This Road
Tap into the summer spirit by streaming the latest album from yacht rock originators the Doobie Brothers. In Michael McDonald’s return to the group, Walk This Road contains several feel-good tunes like “New Orleans,” “Here to Stay,” and the title track, featuring Mavis Staples.
Keep Kids Entertained on Your Next Road Trip with a Variety of Content on Hoopla
Hoopla is more than capable of keeping your kids entertained throughout the duration of your next summer road trip. Across all formats, you’ll find educational, fun, engaging kids’ content. Some family-friendly movies available on Hoopla include:
Are We There Yet?
Are We There Yet?, starring Nia Long and Ice Cube, sees perpetual bachelor Nick yearn for the attention of Suzanne, who hopes to spend New Year’s Eve with her children but is stuck working miles away from them in Vancouver. Hoping to make Suzanne’s New Year’s wish come true, he embarks on a mission to road trip with the kids, even though they’ve never met, leading to a road to remember.
Railway Children
Perfect for a travel day, Railway Children is a fictional historical tale that follows three children who find themselves evacuating from England’s major cities to the countryside as WWII intensifies. There, they meet a U.S. soldier hiding out who helps them understand that they have more in common than they might’ve thought.
Please Stand By
In Please Stand By, viewers are introduced to a brilliant, independent woman with autism named Wendy. She’s currently living in a group home, and she’s determined to be reunited with her family, but first she has to prove her competence, which leads her to travel hundreds of miles outside of her protected boundaries.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
If you or your little ones are searching for some Christmas in July vibes, Planes, Trains and Automobiles is just what the doctor ordered. In this holiday comedy starring Steve Martin, Kevin Bacon, and John Candy, a salesman eager to get home to his family for the holidays gets misdirected at every turn, putting his plans into jeopardy.
June Again
In June Again, a diagnosis of a debilitating illness leads June to begin getting her business and family affairs in order. But once her plans begin flailing, she discovers all the people she was trying to help are the ones she needs help from in the long run.
Comics for Kids Available on Hoopla
Graphic novels and comics are a great way to keep kids busy while traveling the open road. Some of the comics available on Hoopla include:
Minecraft: Wither Without You Vol. 1
In Minecraft: Wither Without You Vol. 1 by Kristen Gudsnuk, Cahira and Orion are twin monster hunters training under the instruction of Senan the Thorough. But once their mentor is eaten after a hard-fought battle with an enchanted wither, the twins are on their own.
The Babysitters Club – Boy Crazy Stacey
This edition of The Babysitters Club – Boy Crazy Stacey by Ann M. Martin follows Stacey and Mary Anne as they’re tasked with babysitting for the Pike family for two weeks at the Jersey Shore. But when Stacey falls head over heels for a lifeguard, Mary Anne is forced to do the work of two babysitters instead of one.
The Backstagers Vol. 1
Part 1 of The Backstagers series by James Tynion IV introduces readers to Jory, who just transferred to an all-boys private high school. Eventually, he befriends a stage crew known as the Backstagers, who introduce him to an entire magical world that exists behind the stage curtain and is unknown to the rest of the school.
Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man
Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1: Revival reintroduces Spider-Man fans to Miles Morales, who’s forced to face a big villain from Peter Parker’s past: Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin. The fact that this is taking place on the anniversary of Peter Parker’s death makes matters even more intense.
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Ashes of the Academy
In the latest stand-alone Avatar: The Last Airbender graphic novel, Ashes of the Academy, Kiyi enrolls into the Royal Fire Academy for Girls, known for its strict instructors and curriculum. Zuko aims to prevent Kyi from falling onto the wrong path by installing Mai as an academy teacher.
Audiobooks and eBooks for Kids
Hoopla also provides kids with a broad range of audiobooks and eBooks to keep them from getting bored on summer road trips, including:
The Best and Worst Summer of Esme Sun
In The Best and Worst Summer of Esme Sun by Wendy Wan-Long Shang, Esme Sun finds that after a growth spurt, she’s now one of the fastest swimmers at her community pool. But once her competitive spirit leads to an awkward encounter with one of the other girls at the pool, she begins wondering if winning is truly everything.
Wrath of the Triple Goddess
In Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess by Rick Riordan, readers are introduced to Percy Jackson, who is hoping for college recommendation letters from the Gods, so he pet sits Goddess Hecate’s polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. Once he gets acquainted with the animals, it seems like smooth sailing until they get lost and he has to find them before she returns.
Blood in the Water
In Blood in the Water by Tiffany D. Jackson, Kaylani is leaving her hometown of Brooklyn to spend the summer on Martha’s Vineyard, which leads to her feeling like a fish out of water. But those feelings are replaced with fear and determination to find the killer of a someone who was recently found dead.
El Niño
El Niño by Pam Munoz Ryan introduces readers to Kai Sosa, who comes from a long line of competitive swimmers. He’s hoping to cement his place within the family legacy, but vivid dreams of his sister, who recently passed away, and encounters with sea creatures put his strength to the test ahead of a swim meet against the infamous sea wolves.
Harry Potter
A road trip is the perfect time for kids to embark on their journey with Harry Potter! Follow Harry, Ron, and Hermione and their quest to become wizards by reading the eBook or by listening to an audiobook recording by Stephen Fry or Jim Dale.
BingePasses Available to Keep Kids Entertained on Long Road Trips
BingePasses are a great way to borrow and stream more content without burning through your monthly borrow allotment. Some of the most popular BingePasses so far this year include:
Puzzle Palace & Puzzmo
The Puzzle Palace and Puzzmo BingePasses are fun for the whole family, as they provide access to a variety of games and puzzles like Guesstionary, Word Sleuth, Stacked Sudoku, and more. New games are added daily, too!
PBS KIDS BingePass
The PBS KIDS BingePass allows children to watch some of their favorite shows and characters, like Arthur, Caillou, Daniel Tiger and more! This BingePass is compatible with Roku devices, mobile and web.
The Tiny Tales Collection BingePass
The Tiny Tales Collection BingePass introduces young readers and families to more than 100 stories celebrating imagination, kindness, cultural diversity and curiosity. Stories are available in both Spanish and English, while providing an enriching reading experience for everyone involved!
GoKidGo Universe Podcast
If your kids enjoy having stories read to them, the GoKidGo Universe Podcast BingePass is perfect for them! This collection of podcasts includes ad-free episodes only available on Hoopla, set in the fictional town of Pflugerville.
Don’t Forget to Bring Hoopla on Your Next Summer Road Trip—Free with a Library Card!
Keeping a family of all ages entertained during a road trip has never been easier (or more affordable). You don’t have to spend a single dime to keep your family occupied on your next summer road trip. All you need is a library card and a Hoopla membership to unlock a complete mobile library of music, movies, games, puzzles, audiobooks, and eBooks you can take with you on your summer travels.
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