Important Update for Hoopla and Libby Users
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Detroit Public Library will adjust the monthly borrowing limit for Hoopla and Libby/OverDrive to 12 checkouts per month, per platform.
Hoopla and Libby provide access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music titles, and other digital materials. As use of these services continues to grow, so do the costs associated with providing them. Unlike physical materials, many digital titles require the library to pay licensing fees that are significantly higher and often based on circulation.
This adjustment will help the Library:
- Maintain access to popular digital collections
- Manage rising digital content costs
- Continue adding new titles and resources
- Support the long-term sustainability of these services
Customers will continue to have access to DPL's wide range of digital resources, including Hoopla and Libby/OverDrive, our databases, online learning tools, and streaming services, as well as physical materials available at all library locations.
If you have questions, please speak with a member of our library staff.