What to Watch this Weekend

At the end of the week, it’s time to unwind. There’s something so comforting about settling in, grabbing some snacks, and losing yourself in a good movie for a couple of hours. Instead of wasting time flipping through channels to see what’s playing, check out Hoopla. Hoopla has thousands of titles, with new ones added every day. And they’re available instantly—no holds or waiting—and free with your library card.

Watch Free Movies Anytime, Anywhere

Hoopla works on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Samsung TV, LGTV, and many other devices (including your smartphone!) so movie night can happen anywhere, including your living room couch.

How to Choose a Film on Hoopla

To find your next watch, start at the Hoopla home page or the Hoopla app. At the top, click on “Movies.” Right away, you’ll find lots of collections that are always being updated, including Popular, Featured, Trending, and New.

You can browse by Genre, including Drama, Comedy, Romance, Children’s, Suspense/Thriller, Action, Westerns, and more, as well as subsets to get even more specific.

You can also browse by Collections, including Hoopla’s Movie Club Choices, Cult Classics, A24 Films, Bollywood, and Golden Globe nominees and winners.

Not sure where to begin? Start with these picks:

A Closer Look

Hoopla’s documentaries cover a wide range of topics like nature, history, culture, and social issues. These films are engaging and thought-provoking, great for sparking new ideas or just satisfying your curiosity.

For families, Hoopla offers plenty of kid-friendly movies and educational documentaries perfect for all ages. You can set parental controls and browse easily to find just the right content to keep everyone entertained.

One of the best parts about Hoopla is how simple it is to watch — stream instantly on your phone, tablet, or TV with no holds or waiting. Everything is free with your library card, making it super convenient to enjoy great movies anytime.

*title availability may vary