Compare eBook Services
We have four services that offer eBooks: Bookflix, Tumblebooks, OverDrive, and hoopla.
BookFlix is just that – books made into movies. A wide range of video storybooks get paired with related non-fiction titles to double your little reader’s knowledge. Then, kids can enjoy educational games to test their comprehension!
- Browse titles and activities on Bookflix
Tumblebooks is an ebook service for kids, available through an online platform, which features animated picture books, puzzles, games, and National Geographic videos.
- Browse titles and activities on Tumblebooks
For other eBooks, many users utilize both OverDrive and hoopla to maximize entertainment value, but it may be difficult to differentiate and choose between the two. The chart on this page offers some comparisons between the two services.
For more information on each service, including instructions and FAQs, please see our Overview pages.
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OverDrive
hoopla
Stream titles on computers and mobile devices
OverDrive: yes
hoopla: yes
Download titles for offline reading
OverDrive: yes
hoopla: mobile devices only
How many items can I check out?
OverDrive: 10 titles at a time; no limit over time
hoopla: 12 items a month
How many items can I have on hold?
OverDrive: 15 items
hoopla: no holds; all items always available
Available for dedicated eReaders (Nook, Kindle, Kobo, etc.)
OverDrive: yes
hoopla: no
Available on Kindle Fire (when OS version supported)
OverDrive: yes
hoopla: yes
Can I suggest a title/purchase?
OverDrive: yes
hoopla: no
Comics/Graphic Novel experience
OverDrive: limited
hoopla: very strong
Non-fiction titles
OverDrive: some
hoopla: stronger
Collections, in general
OverDrive: stronger on bestsellers
hoopla: stronger on niche titles/publishers