If you’re searching for ways to keep Dad entertained for Father’s Day, Hoopla has you covered! If you’ve got a library card, you likely have access to dozens of comics, movies, books, and music albums capable of making this Father’s Day one for the record books. To get an idea of the content your Hoopla membership gives you access to, keep reading.
Father’s Day Audiobooks
Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to dive into a new audiobook. And luckily, Hoopla has a wide variety of dad-centric audiobooks available. A few choices to consider include:
The Dad Tired Q&A Mixtape
Finding advice when it comes to fatherhood is easier said than done. But in Jarrad Lopes’s The Dad Tired Q&A Mixtape, he provides answers to numerous key questions related to family decision-making, leadership, and more. And the best part is that he offers the advice in the form of song recommendations, resulting in a mixtape.
Dads and daughters have a special connection. In a picture book that celebrates girl dads everywhere, author Sean Williams takes readers on an upbeat journey that celebrates strong fathers of girls. The rhymes, along with the message, make this the perfect audiobook for daddy-daughter bonding time on Father’s Day.
Dad Bod
If you’ve looked in the mirror to notice that your high school physique has given way to the infamous “dad bod,” Cian Cruise has the perfect title for you! Dad Bod is a collection of essays about the picture pop culture paints about fatherhood. This journey, which uses your favorite movies, video games, and TV shows to get at the root of what it means to be a father, is an ideal audiobook to enjoy on Father’s Day.
Father’s Day eBooks
Suppose this year for Father’s Day, all Dad wants is to relax on the patio with a good book. Hoopla has just what the doctor ordered. Some eBooks to recommend for Dad on Hoopla include:
The Essential Compendium of Dad Jokes
If you’re tired of hearing the same old dad jokes, Hoopla has reinforcements. If you provide The Essential Compendium of Dad Jokes to your father, he’ll surely come away with an updated repository.
Earth to Dad
In Krista Van Dolzer’s Earth to Dad, 11-year-old Jameson O’Malley’s dad is stuck in space, and his only communication with his father is an interplanetary communication console. After spending some time with a new friend named Astra, he realizes that his family is fractured even more than he initially realizes. This leads the pair to embark on a fact-finding mission geared toward discovering the truth about their parents.
Fake Dating the Single Dad
In Agnes Canestri’s Fake Dating the Single Dad, the protagonist Nick finds himself in the midst of a custody battle. This leads to him desperately needing a stand-in girlfriend that checks all of the boxes of a potential partner. He then offers this pretend partner a job opportunity in exchange for her temporary affection. But will this arrangement hold up once the two begin falling for each other?
Father’s Day Themed Comics
If you’ve got a dad who enjoys comics, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase all of the comics Dad can access at no charge thanks to the Hoopla app. A few comic book recommendations for Father’s Day include:
SpiderMan/Deadpool Vol. 7: My Two Dads
It’s not often that Spidey or his readers are confronted with tales related to his parents, Mary and Richard Parker. But once Mr. Parker’s ability to walk has been zapped, he has to make a decision that impacts his future and our present by meeting Master Matrix. Find out what becomes of this fateful meeting by checking out Spider-Man/Deadpool Vol. 7: My Two Dads today!
Road to Perdition Comic Issue #1:
When Irish mob enforcer Michael O’Sullivan’s son witnesses a hit, the godfather demands the death of O’Sullivan’s entire family. After narrowly surviving an encounter that claims the lives of his wife and youngest son, O’Sullivan and his remaining child begin their mission to seek retribution on his former boss. Featuring real-life depictions of Al Capone, Eliot Ness, and other famous names of the underworld, this tale is likely to keep Dad entertained during Father’s Day.
Ever since the Waves began, humanity’s darkest impulses have been unleashed, and the world is descending into disarray. As a single father of three, Paxton is forced to leave his peaceful haven to secure the medicine his chronically ill son needs for survival. But the trip doesn’t go as planned, leading Paxton away from his family while forcing him to destroy anything in his path that threatens a reunion.
Father’s Day Movies You Can Stream on Hoopla
If your dad is a cinephile, there are a variety of fatherly themed films you can stream on Hoopla, including:
Train to Busan
This film combines both Father’s Day and Halloween. In Train to Busan, a passenger and his estranged daughter are trapped on a speeding train in the midst of a zombie outbreak in South Korea.
In this comedy starring Eddie Murphy, two fathers are newly unemployed, forcing them to withdraw their children from the illustrious Chapman Academy. As a result, they open up their own facility, known as the “Daddy Day Care.”
This like-father-like-son film is a fun watch for the whole family. Ted Danson stars as a small-time crook who changes his ways thanks to help from his son.
Dad Rock Streaming on Hoopla for Your Father’s Day Playlist
It’s a fair assumption that there’s quite a few dads out there who would love nothing more than to spend their Father’s Day rocking out to the classics. Here are some essential dad rock classics to stream on Hoopla:
The Very Best of the Doobie Brothers
Dad rock pioneers the Doobie Brothers provide the perfect soundtrack to a Father’s Day cookout or picnic. Their greatest hits album features classic cuts like “Listen to the Music,” “It Keeps You Runnin’,” “What a Fool Believes,” and more.
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Greatest Hits
Another must-have for your dad rock playlist is Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ Greatest Hits. With hit songs like “American Girl,” “Don’t Do Me Like That,” and “I Won’t Back Down,” no Father’s Day playlist is complete without at least a few tracks from this masterpiece.
The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac
Featuring classics like “Dreams,” “Go Your Own Way,” and “The Chain,” don’t underestimate the impact The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac can have on your dad rock playlist.
Keep Dad Entertained All Father’s Day Weekend Long with Hoopla
You don’t have to break the bank on expensive gifts or excursions to keep Dad happy this Father’s Day. If you’ve got a library card and a Hoopla account, you’ve got everything you need to make this Father’s Day weekend one to remember. Hoopla has content across all formats capable of keeping the entire family entertained. All you need is a library card. Start exploring today!