Bethlehem Library Notes for Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Do you love digital borrowing at the library but crave instant gratification? Then Hoopla’s for you! The all-in-one digital service lets you instantly borrow audiobooks, e-books, graphic novels, music, movies, TV series, and now even magazines.

With the new Hoopla Magazines BingePass, you get a week of unlimited access to a collection of more than 50 in-demand magazine titles for all ages and interests, such as HGTV; Elle; Popular Mechanics; Fast Company, Inc.; Men’s Health; Time for Kids; Woman’s Day; Runner’s World; Wine Spectator; and many more.

The Hoopla Magazines experience is designed specifically for digital use, so it’s easy to navigate. (Can’t find what you’re looking for? Don’t forget, we also have hundreds of digital magazines through Flipster and OverDrive.) 

There’s also a Hoopla BingePass for the Great Courses Library Collection. Explore more than 300 courses with a wide range of topics, from art to zoology. With The Great Courses, there’s never any homework, tests or pressure — just in-depth instruction from some of the world’s greatest professors. The Great Courses are also available on our Kanopy streaming service. 

You can also watch high-quality and engaging documentaries and nonfiction series from Hoopla’s Curiosity Stream BingePass. Use one borrow to access an ever-growing collection of award-winning films, shows, and series covering science, nature, travel, history, technology, and more.  

How does a BingePass work?

— BingePasses are available to Bethlehem cardholders and will count as just one of your 10 monthly borrows in Hoopla;

— After you borrow a BingePass, you can access the content immediately. The content is available to you for seven days. To access it again, you can find your BingePass in the Borrowed section of My Hoopla;

— Once you’ve borrowed a BingePass, you’ll be logged into the BingePass partner website or app where you can explore all they offer, directly through their platform.  

To access Hoopla, as well as our other digital collections, visit www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org and click on the “eContent” button. 

Black History

Month collections

Since the 1970s, February has been celebrated as Black History Month, a time to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of Black Americans throughout history who have helped make this country what it is today.

Hoopla has compiled a number of Black History Month collections that focus on the Black experience in the United States, including e-books for adults, teens, and children; audiobooks; books by Black authors; and graphic novels. Visit Hoopla (www.hoopladigital.com) and search for “Black History Month” to see what’s available. 

Sing along with

“Encanto” soundtrack 

Can’t get enough of la familia Madrigal? The Oscar-nominated soundtrack to “Encanto” is available to stream on Hoopla so you can sing along with all your favorites (as long as you don’t talk about Bruno). The soundtrack features eight original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and its vibrant Latin rhythms will have you and your family up and dancing on even the dreariest of winter days. Visit Hoopla (www.hoopladigital.com) and search for “Encanto” to find the soundtrack.