Kanopy Streaming

As of Oct. 1, 2021, some digital checkout limits that were temporarily expanded during the past year will be scaled back. This measure is an effort to balance cost with our careful reopening of library buildings and access to physical collections.

Access Kanopy Streaming

Gain instant access to hundreds of movies on your computer or mobile device. Kanopy has a strong collection of independent, international, documentary, and early films from providers like Criterion, PBS and Kino Lorber. You can stream up to 10 titles per month.

Getting Started

  1. Create a Kanopy Account
  2. Confirm your account by clicking the link in the confirmation email (skip this step by logging in with Google or Facebook)
  3. Login and associate your Library card and PIN with the account.

How to Watch Kanopy films on your Television set:

Wired Connection

  • Instructions for connecting with an HDMI cable

    • Roku

  • How to watch Kanopy films using a Roku
  • Direct link to Roku’s app listing for Kanopy
  • Instructions on how to add any app to Roku

    • Apple TV

  • How to watch Kanopy films using Apple TV
  • Direct link to iTunes app store in browser for Kanopy
  • Instructions on how to add any app to an Apple TV

    • Chromecast

  • How to watch Kanopy films using a Chromecast
  • Direct link to Google play store in browser for Kanopy (to add to tablet or mobile device)
  • How to use Chromecast to display your computer screen on your TV
    • Get more information at the Kanopy Help site »

    Access Policy: 
    Library card required from home
    Resource Type: 
    App
    Entertainment
    Video
    Topics: 
    Digital Branch
    Entertainment & Hobbies

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    Download the app in the Apple Store
    Download the app in the Google Play Store
    Download the app in the Amazon App Store

    Also available as a channel on Apple TV and Roku Devices