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Library staff says Hoopla will be discontinued and funds redirected to OverDrive; staff plan outreach
Franklin Public Library board of trustees · November 25, 2025
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Summary
Library staff told trustees Hoopla is no longer financially sustainable, that some Baker & Taylor orders prompted temporary vendor changes to Ingram, and that the library will invest more in OverDrive while offering patron education and staff classes.
Library staff told the Board of Trustees on Nov. 24 that the library will discontinue its Hoopla subscription because it was not financially sustainable and that the library intends to shift more funding to OverDrive.
Jennifer, speaking in the staff report, said the decision followed a review of digital-collection use and budget…
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