New BingePasses include popular titles like The Berenstain Bears and Fiona the Hippo — along with exciting, high interest nonfiction, making it easier for families to discover and check out kid-friendly content

Hoopla Digital, the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, announced today the launch of 10 new BingePasses focused on children’s content, including two developed in partnership with HarperCollins Publishers and eight with Lerner Publishing Group. The releases reinforce the company’s commitment to children’s literacy while expanding access to trusted, cost-effective educational and entertainment content for kids and families.

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Hoopla Digital expands existing offerings to launch 10 new children's-focused BingePasses to make it easier for families to discover and check out kid-friendly content.

The new BingePasses include beloved HarperCollins titles like The Berenstain Bears and Fiona the Hippo, providing families with instant access to curated bundles of kid-friendly eBooks from iconic children’s brands and STEAM-focused collections. The new offerings also include more learning-focused content from Lerner Publishing, such as Social Studies for Kids and Science Squad, and expand on Hoopla’s 25 existing BingePass offerings for kids that span videos, games, audiobooks and more from notable names like PBS KIDS, The Highlights Collection, Pokémon and Smile and Learn.

“We’re thrilled to bring popular children’s content to kids and their families through the BingePass experience,” said Brad Rose, Vice President of Content Strategy at Hoopla. “Our goal is to make it simple and cost-effective for parents to stream trusted, high-quality entertainment and educational content for their kids using just their library card — and provide a variety of options to choose from.”

The new kids-focused BingePasses from Hoopla include:

• The Berenstain Bears: Enjoy a week of heartwarming family tales with unlimited access to more than 50 eBooks that teach life lessons through everyday adventures.
• Fiona the Hippo: Follow the inspiring true story of Fiona, the premature hippo who grew up strong and fearless, with over 20 eBooks promoting resilience and optimism.
• Animals in Action: Dive into nonfiction eBooks about dinosaurs, wildlife, and more, designed for ages 4–12 and supporting early STEM learning.
• All-Star: Explore inspiring stories about athletes from various backgrounds that encourage perseverance, teamwork and goal-setting.
• Things That Go: Introduce kids to vehicles and machines with over 100 STEM-aligned eBooks full of real-world context, glossaries and critical thinking prompts.
• Space Explorers: Spark curiosity with nonfiction titles on space, science and underrepresented figures in astronomy, ideal for ages 4–12.
• Social Studies for Kids: Access 100+ eBooks covering history, geography and world cultures, all aligned with social-emotional learning for readers aged 4–14.
• Science Squad: Inspire future innovators with 100+ eBooks on science, technology, engineering, and invention, blending curriculum-based content with fun facts.
• The Empathy Shelf: Foster emotional intelligence in ages 4–9 with over 100 fiction and nonfiction eBooks that build empathy, self-awareness, and positive social skills.
• Spanish eBooks for Kids: Teach values like teamwork and perseverance through engaging Spanish-language picture books for early and bilingual readers.

Participating public libraries will receive immediate access to the 10 new BingePasses through Hoopla with no additional fees or subscriptions to manage, allowing libraries to offer more content to their patrons. With a library card, patrons receive free unlimited access to each collection for a week with no holds, no waiting and no subscription fees, making it easier than ever to enjoy premium educational and entertaining content.

“BingePass is all about removing barriers and helping patrons discover and enjoy great content more easily,” said Jeff Jankowski, founder of Hoopla Digital. “Libraries have always been centers of learning, and BingePass continues that mission by providing instant access to stories that inspire, educate and entertain. I’m especially excited about these newest BingePasses, as they further underscore our commitment to improving children’s literacy.”

The 10 children’s BingePasses are now available alongside more than 60 BingePass offerings from Hoopla to public libraries and their patrons, expanding Hoopla’s mission to provide unique content for free. BingePass is accessible on the web and via Hoopla’s mobile app, with no commercials or ads. With BingePass, families can always find something new to borrow for their kids — with no holds, waits, or subscriptions — because children shouldn’t have to wait to learn.

For more information about Hoopla’s BingePass offerings, please visit: https://www.hoopladigital.com/browse/binge.

About Hoopla Digital

With a mission to serve public libraries and their patrons, Hoopla is the only all-in-one app that provides online and mobile access to millions of eBooks, audiobooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV and more with BingePass. Available in 115 world languages, content on Hoopla is available for free with a valid library card. Hoopla is the pioneer of the pay-per-use model that allows library patrons to borrow content immediately, no waits or holds required. Headquartered in Holland, Ohio, Hoopla is a service of Midwest Tape, a trusted partner to public libraries for over 30 years. For more information or to download the Hoopla app, visit hoopladigital.com.

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