With your library card, you have access to thousands of high-quality streaming movies, documentaries, and kids’ shows. There are no subscriptions. No hidden fees. Kanopy offers free movies with just your library card.
If you love movie nights, educational content for kids, or thoughtful documentaries for yourself, Kanopy is a must- have app.
What is Kanopy?
Kanopy is a free video streaming service provided through many public libraries and universities. Instead of paying for streaming services like Netflix or Hulu, you simply log in with your library card and start watching.
Kanopy focuses on:
- Award-winning films
- Educational documentaries
- Classic and Indie films
- Foreign movies
- Thought-provoking series
- Kanopy Kids section
There are no Ads. It is high-quality and completely free with participating libraries.
Kanopy for Kids & Families
One of my favorite parts of Kanopy is Kanopy Kids. This section is designed specially for younger viewers and includes:
- Storybook read-alongs
- Educational cartoons
- PBS Kids content
- Social-emotional learning shows
- Videos for toddlers through elementary age
The best part:
- No ads
- Content is age-appropriate
How to Sign Up Kanopy
- Go to Kanopy.com or download the Kanopy app.
- Select your library
- Enter your library card number and PIN
- Create your free account
- Start streaming instantly
Most libraries give you a set number of monthly tickets, and kids’ content often doesn’t count toward that limit.
Why I Love Promoting Kanopy
It is a great alternative to paying for streaming services.
- Saves you money
- Supports learning
- Noteworthy entertainment
- Is completely free through the library
Kanopy is just one of the many free services your library can offer. Check out more by visiting my Libraries Resources page.
Tip
Check you library’s website to see if Kanopy is available. Clicking the link from your library page should directly send you to Kanopy.
Let me know what you are watching.
Here are the links to Kanopy for the LA County Library, Orange County Public Libraries, and Long Beach Public Library.
