Website Calendars

One platform.
Every program.
Every patron.

From discovery to registration to check-in, LocalHop's calendar platform connects every step of the patron journey — without the patchwork of tools your staff is currently juggling.

See it for your library
1,000+ Library partners
10+ years Serving libraries
20% Avg. attendance growth
70+ ILS integrations
01 — Community Calendars

The community calendar people actually use.

Patrons filter by age, category, and keyword to find programs built for them. Staff publish once. Your calendar stays fresh — no manual updates needed.

01 — Post Once
Post once. Publish everywhere.

Change a program in LocalHop and it syncs immediately to your website calendar. No double entry, no chasing outdated listings, no version conflicts between your site and what staff are telling patrons in person.

02 — Patron Discovery
The right event finds the right patron.

LocalHop's calendar filters by age group, category, keyword, and date. A senior looking for a tech class and a parent looking for storytime each land exactly where they need to be — without scrolling through everything else.

03 — Community Hub
One calendar for the whole community.

Pull in events from partner organizations — cultural institutions, workforce programs, community services — and make your LocalHop calendar the single source for what's happening in the community.

Built different, on purpose

Built for how libraries actually publish.

Most calendar tools were designed for event venues or general nonprofits. They display events. They don't account for multiple branches, multiple audiences, or helping people find what's actually meant for them. LocalHop's calendar was built with library workflows in mind from the start.

Looks native to your library's website.

The widget is fully customizable — colors, fonts, and layout — to match your existing site. No third-party branding. No "powered by" watermark. Patrons see your library, not a tool.

Multi-branch without the complexity.

Publish from one dashboard. Each branch's programs are visible system-wide or filtered by location. Patrons see what's available to them specifically — not everything from everywhere.

Free programs stay free.

LocalHop doesn't add fees or hidden costs to events your community offers for free. What's free stays free. No surprises for your community.

Accessible to every patron by default.

Screen readers, keyboard navigation, and assistive devices all work out of the box. WCAG 2.1 AA compliant. No extra setup required.

02 — Registration & Ticketing

From RSVP to check-in — handled.

Most library registration systems were bolted on after the fact. LocalHop's is built in — meaning everything from ticket types to waitlists to check-in is part of the same system staff already use to manage programs. No third-party form. No spreadsheet. No phone calls.

3+
hrs saved per staff
member weekly
20%
average increase
in attendance
Key Features
Multiple ticket types, one setup
Free, paid, VIP, age-restricted — create as many ticket types as your program needs, with custom capacity and availability dates for each.
Smart waitlisting
When a program fills up, patrons join a waitlist automatically. When a spot opens, the system handles it. Staff can edit the guest list and waitlist manually at any time.
Credit card processing & custom forms
Accept payments securely at registration. Add custom questions and fields to collect exactly the information your program needs from attendees.
Automated reminders & reporting
Auto event reminders go out without staff lifting a finger. Sign-up notifications keep administrators in the loop, and event reports are ready when you need them.
03 — ILS Integration

Your patron's library card is their registration credential.

LocalHop connects directly to your ILS via custom-built APIs. Patrons authenticate with the card they already carry. Staff don't manage separate login systems. And your library's data stays inside your library's ecosystem — not a third-party platform.

70+
custom integrations
built

ILS platforms
supported
Key Features
Patron Account Validation
Patrons use their library cards to register for events. LocalHop verifies their eligibility before adding them to guest lists — no manual staff review needed.
Seamless API-Based Connection
Custom-built APIs interface with your ILS for authentication, balance checks, and reminders — built specifically for your system, not a generic connector.
Secure and Compliant
Validates patrons via secure passwords, tokens, and library keywords to ensure data protection. No patron data stored outside your system.
04 — Communications Portal

The right message, to the right patron, at the right time.

Most library email tools require staff to manually build lists, export registrations, and cross-reference spreadsheets before sending a single message. LocalHop's Communications Portal builds the audience for you — from the registration data that already exists in your system.

20%
avg. attendance
increase
100%
branded to
your library
Key Features
Targeted audience selection
Filter by event, room reservation, or date range. Exclude waitlisted patrons with a single toggle. Your message reaches exactly who it should — no one else.
Branded from top to bottom
Customizable email templates, banners, sender name, reply-to address, and domain authentication keep every message looking like it came from your library.
Test-send & delivery verification
Preview exactly what patrons will see before anything goes out. Confirm delivery and catch issues before they reach your community.
Full communication history
Every message is logged, searchable, and tied to basic analytics — so you always know what was sent, to whom, and when.
Ready to See It?

Your programs are worth finding.
Make sure patrons can.

The demo covers your current calendar setup, how your staff publishes programs today, and what a LocalHop calendar would look like on your site — for your library specifically.

Request a Demo No generic walkthrough. The conversation starts with your library's specific situation.