Music on Hoopla
You can borrow from Hoopla without being on a waiting list or leaving home! You can borrow 10 Items each month. Each album is then available to listen to for 7 days. If you have never borrowed from Hoopla before Hoopla directions are available as well as a Hoopla video tutorial.
If you are listening to Hoopla music on a PC or Mac you can only stream it, so you'll need an internet connection to listen. Streaming music can consume a lot of data, so we recommend streaming Hoopla over a Wi-Fi connection.
If you are listening to Hoopla music on the Hoopla app on a supported device, you can download it when you have a connection and then enjoy it offline later.
Here is a quick short cut to Hoopla's Music page or explore Hoopla's Music categories.
Browse our collection for a wide variety of books and biographies that feature musicians.
Need help? Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch, and listen on a PC, tablet or phone.
Upcoming Live Concerts at the Library
A World of Music
East 38th Street Branch
Join us for a full day of music throughout the branch, an all-ages costume contest, and punk rock storytime.
Nutcracker Sweets
Central Library
Enjoy scenes from The Nutcracker performed by the Indianapolis School of Ballet and then join the dancers for a mini-ballet lesson! Join us at the Central Library Auditorium for this free program. Registration opens November 20, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Nutcracker Sweets
Central Library
Enjoy scenes from The Nutcracker performed by the Indianapolis School of Ballet and then join the dancers for a mini-ballet lesson! Join us at the Central Library Auditorium for this program. Registration opens November 20, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Inside the Lives of Musicians
A collection of memoirs and autobiographies from a wide range of musical icons. Check them out to learn about their lives, in their words. Let this list inspire you to find even more musicians' memoirs available at the Library!
One Day It'll All Make Sense
A Memoir
"The Grammy Award-winning recording artist and actor shares the story of his life, from his youth on Chicago's South side and rise in the hip-hop industry to his movie appearances and the lessons he has learned as a son and a father."
Willie Nelson's Letters to America
"Willie Nelson writes about his life in the form of letters that also include musings about America." Also on eBook & Audiobook
The Meaning of Mariah Carey
From her website about this memoir, Mariah writes "writing this memoir was incredibly hard, humbling and healing. My sincere hope is that you are moved to a new understanding, not only about me, but also about the resilience of the human spirit." Also on eBook