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Toronto Public Library rolls out free Netflix-like movie, music service

TORONTO – The Toronto Public Library has introduced a free service that allows customers to download or stream thousands of movies and songs.With just a library card, customers may access Hoopla, a Netflix-like service for libraries that offers access to music albums from a wide variety of genres, movies, educational television and documentaries.  Content may be borrowed via a browser, smartphone or tablet and instantly streamed or downloaded with no waiting lists or late fees.Users may borrow up to five items per month and borrowing limits reset on the first of each calendar month.  Movies are available for three days...