Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library today announced public availability of thousands of movies, television shows, music albums, eBooks, audiobooks and comics, all available for mobile and online access through a new partnership with hoopla digital (hoopladigital.com).

Members of the Owen Sound library can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or iOS device or visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of titles – from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers – available to borrow 24/7, for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets and computers.  Join in October for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

"By partnering with hoopla digital, we're able to provide our patrons with 24/7 access to thousands ofeducational and popular titles, to accommodate their varying interests," said Chris Carmichael, Public Services Manager at Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library. "The service is digital so there is no waiting period for popular titles and hoopla's automatic return means no late fees."

Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library is the forty-ninth library system in Canada to partner with hoopla digital. Current partners include Toronto Public Library, Hamilton Public Library, London Public Library and many others.

"With hoopla digital, it is our mission to empower the evolution of public libraries while helping them to meet the needs of the mobile generation. We've worked for years to create a best-in-breed service that is fun, fast and reliable. And we continue to secure content deals to expand our offering of popular and niche movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks and comics," said Jeff Jankowski founder and owner of hoopla digital.

source: media release, OSNGUPL