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Fulton libraries warn popular Hoopla e‑service could exhaust FY25 funding; county staff will return with options
Summary
Fulton County Library staff told commissioners rapid growth in use of the Hoopla e‑media service has driven costs higher than anticipated. Library leaders recommended reducing per-card monthly checkouts from 10 to 5 or seeking an additional $625,000 to preserve current access; commissioners asked staff for more usage detail and options
Library leaders told commissioners that an on‑demand e‑resource, Hoopla, has grown quickly in popularity and cost, and that the current FY25 budget risks being exhausted unless the county reduces usage or allocates additional funds.
Hoopla permits cardholders instant access to movies, audiobooks, ebooks, music and comics; the library charges per checkout. The system has shown steep growth since launch: staff reported a 700–780% increase in checkouts, patrons and costs since the service’s early years,…
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