Yes the Otsego District Library is discontinuing Hoopla service effective April 21st due to the unsustainable pricing model.

Other concerns included the poor quality AI content in the catalog and current class action lawsuit against Hoopla.

https://otsegolibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Phasing-Out-Hoopla-Digital-1.pdf

 

Andrea Estelle, MLIS

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Library Director  ·

Otsego District Public Library

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401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078

(269) 694-9690

https://otsegolibrary.org/

 

 

 

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We are not discontinuing but are going to need to reduce our allowable circulation 

John Clexton

Gladwin County District Library 

 

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Dear Librarians,

 

Are any of you discontinuing Hoopla due to unsustainable costs per month? We seem to be experiencing large increases.

 

Stephanie Daniels, Director

Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library
12 Church Street 

Hartford, MI 49057

(269)588-5103