Ho Ho Hoopla!
Popcorn popping in the microwave,
Snowy nights watching Christmas shows…
Hoopla movies and music can help to make the Yuletide season merry and bright! Get ready to settle down to a long winter's night (or day) of entertainment—free with your BPL card.
Hoopla is constantly updating its catalogue, so you may see titles come and go—but never fear, there is always something to discover!
Festive Flicks
A time-honoured classic and newer gems—and lots of holiday romance!
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
A perennial Christmas favourite starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore. A man reflects on his life after a series of setbacks, but with the help of his guardian angel, he finds the true meaning of Christmas. This Hoopla version is slightly shorter than the Christmas classic but contains all the sweetness and Christmas wonder. Director Frank Capra
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The Man Who Saved Christmas (2002)
A heartwarming drama, based on the life of innovative inventor and toy maker A.C. Gilbert, a man with a gift for toys and a dream. With some help from his son and some holiday magic, A.C rediscovers his holiday spirit and sets out to bring back holiday cheer to his nation. Starring Jason Alexander, Kelly Rowan, Ari Cohen, Ed Asner, Jayne Eastwood
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The Christmas Candle (2013)
A timeless holiday film for all ages based on the novel by bestselling author Max Lucado. In 19th-century England, at the dawn of the electric age, a minister's quest to modernize his quaint rural hamlet puts him at odds with villagers who believe an angel visits every 25 years and touches a single candle. Whoever lights the candle will receive a miracle on Christmas Eve. But when the candle goes missing, the centuries-old legend may come to an end. Starring Hans Matheson, Samantha Barks, Lesley Manville, Susan Boyle.
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It's a Wonderful Lifetime Special Collection
There's a winter wonderland of romance on Hoopla—enough for a nightly double feature throughout the twelve days of Christmas! Add plenty of sugar—and a dash of spice—to your holiday binge-watching. So grab your sweetie and plan to snuggle up for a cozy night in!
Browse & Borrow from Hoopla's It's a Wonderful Lifetime collection
Merry Music
From blues to bluegrass, rock to rockabilly, and country to crooner, Hoopla has you covered! Check out the wide assortment of tunes that will keep you singing. Match your listening mood to these sounds of the season!
Classic Crooners & Jazz
Michael Bublé : Smooth modern crooner
Bing Crosby: Warm, velvety baritone
Seth MacFarlane: Classic swing revivalist
Country & Folk
Rita MacNeil: Heartfelt Maritime balladeer
Anne Murray: Gentle country pop
Dolly Parton: Sparkling country storyteller
Rock & Pop
Billy Idol: Edgy punk-glam rock
Chris Isaak: Retro rock crooner
The Beach Boys: Breezy, nostalgic harmonies
Contemporary Pop
Justin Bieber: Smooth teen pop beats
Kelly Clarkson: Bold, soulful pop anthems
Taylor Swift: Story-driven pop evolution
Soul & R&B
Mary J. Blige: Empowering soulful queen
Boyz II Men: Silky vocal harmonies
Stevie Wonder: Iconic soulful brilliance
Celtic & World Music
Celtic Thunder: Stirring Irish harmonies
Enya: Dreamy, otherworldly soundscape
Loreena McKennitt: Ethereal Celtic mysticism
Star-Studded Festive Compilations
A Very Special Christmas - Essential
Featuring John Lennon, The Harlem Community Choir, Plastic Ono Band, Yoko Ono, Rod Stewart, Dave Koz, Sting, Aretha Franklin, Josh Groban, Jon Bon Jovi, Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow, Elvis Presley, Carrie Underwood, Nicole, Scherzinger, Wham!
With Tom Petty, Randy Travis, Luther Vandross, Frank Sinatra, Cyndi Lauper, Boyz II Men, Jon Bon Jovi, Paul Young, Aretha Franklin, Darlene Love, Ronnie Spector, Michael Bolton, Run-D.M.C., Extreme, Charles Brown, Bonnie Raitt
Stories & Tunes for Kids (& the Young at Heart!)
Happy Holidays from our shelves to you & yours!
