Looking for Popular Books? 

For those of us who love reading, few things are more frustrating than missing out on the latest must-read book. Luckily, Hoopla makes it easy to access high-demand titles—bestsellers, new releases, and popular authors that everyone is talking about. Hoopla offers borrowing options that help you read more of these high-demand titles—right from your phone, tablet, or computer. 

One key way to expand access to popular books is with Hoopla Flex. 

What Is Hoopla Flex?

If your library offers Flex titles, you have even more opportunities to borrow popular and freshly added eBooks and audiobooks. Flex titles are marked with rotating arrows and function similarly to physical library books. If a digital copy is available, you can borrow it immediately. If all copies are currently checked out, you can place a hold and receive a notification when one opens up.

Maximizing Your Borrows with Flex 

Flex can also help you stretch your monthly borrow limit. Here’s how:  

  • You receive a set number of Hoopla Flex borrows at a time. 
  • When you return a Flex title early, that borrow is credited back to your account. 
  • You can immediately use it to borrow another Flex title. 

This makes Flex especially helpful if your library has daily or monthly borrowing caps. By returning titles when you’re finished, you can free up borrows and continue reading more popular books within the same period. 

What Is the Difference Between Hoopla Flex and Hoopla Instant Borrows?  

Here’s a quick guide:

Hoopla Flex titles are marked with revolving arrows. If a title is available, you can borrow it right away. If it’s checked out, you can place a hold with a click and Hoopla will notify you when it’s ready. You have a set number of Flex borrows available at one time, and if you run out, you can simply return a Flex title to free up another borrow. 

Hoopla Instant titles are identified by a lightning bolt and are always available. There’s no wait list—just borrow and start reading, watching, or listening immediately. Instant includes eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, TV, and BingePass, with a set number of borrows each month. 

Access Bestselling Books and Popular Authors 

Hoopla Flex helps bring top-selling books right now and works by popular authors to your library’s digital shelves. Flex helps ensure you don’t miss out on the stories everyone is reading—all with the convenience of digital borrowing from home. 

*Titles may vary by library