Hoopla allows you to borrow movies, videos, music and audiobooks straight from your browser, tablet, or smartphone. Titles are always available – no waiting! Videos can now streamed to your television with supported devices. Due to budget cuts, Hoopla checkouts will be limited to 4 per month beginning August 1st.
Visit the Hoopla Help page for more information, and to learn how to get started with Hoopla.
Kanopy offers a remarkable selection of classics, world cinema and documentaries, including films from the much-loved Criterion Collection. Hamden Library cardholders can stream up to six movies per month.
Visit Kanopy Support more information, and to learn how to get started with Kanopy.
Download a wide variety of popular fiction and nonfiction ebooks and eaudiobooks to your computer, eReaders, or mobile device for up to 14 days with Overdrive. Desktop users can access the digital collection through the Lion Overdrive Digital Catalog or the Libby Desktop App. You can access Overdrive on your mobile devices using the Libby app, available through the Apple App Store or Google Play. Digital magazines are now also available (eMagazine List – xlsx).
See our Overdrive Help Page for more information about this service.
The Palace Project brings you a wide selection of eBooks and eAudio through the Connecticut State Library.
Download the Palace Project app and search for Hamden Public Library.