Hoopla Service Ending at Ripon Public Library

After much consideration, the Ripon Public Library has made the difficult decision to discontinue access to the streaming service Hoopla, effective February 1, 2025. This decision follows a unanimous vote by the Library Board of Trustees during their January 21, 2025 meeting.

Hoopla, generously funded entirely by the Friends of the Library, operates on a “pay-per-use” model, with the library incurring costs for each item checked out. While this model offers flexibility, it becomes increasingly costly as the service grows in popularity. The difficulty with such a model is that the more patrons use it, the more expensive it becomes to maintain. Libraries nationwide are discontinuing Hoopla and similar pay-per-use services due to rising costs driven by increasing usage, compounded by tighter budgets and inflation impacts.

Despite the Friends’ generous support, the cost of continuing Hoopla has become unsustainable. We understand this change may be disappointing for many patrons. Please know that library staff are actively exploring other e-book and e-audio book options. Our goal is to find a solution that fits within our collection budget while improving access to digital materials, though we cannot guarantee a direct replacement at this time.

While we work toward identifying new options, we encourage you to continue using the Libby app by OverDrive for e-books and e-audio materials. Additionally, we invite you to explore other digital resources available through the library. Visit our online Digital Library to discover more: riponlibrary.org/digital-library

Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate these challenges and strive to provide sustainable, high-quality services to our community.