PACIFIC COUNTY Timberland Regional Library now offers access to Hoopla, an online digital media service that TRL library card holders can use to borrow a selection of free movies, television shows, educational videos, documentaries, music and audiobooks on a computer, smartphone or tablet.

Thousands of titles are available. All can be instantly streamed to computers and mobile devices; or they can be temporarily downloaded to mobile devices via free mobile apps. There are titles available in each format for children as well as adults.

Hoopla movies and TV shows check out for three days, music for seven days, and audiobooks for three weeks.

Each user can borrow 10 items per month. Theres no waiting; all titles are always available to borrow. Items are automatically returned at the end of the borrowing period.

To use Hoopla, start on the TRL homepage at www.TRL.org. Hover your mouse over the words Library Collection near the top of the webpage, and a drop-down menu will appear.

If you are a first-time user, you may want to click on Hoopla Info and read the details about how it works, including the Frequently Asked Questions. Links to free mobile apps for Hoopla are also on this page.

When you are ready to start using Hoopla, click on Hoopla digital video, music, audiobooks and create a login with your email address and TRL library card number.

For additional information, contact your local Timberland library branch or visit www.TRL.org