WBPL is excited to share access to free streaming video to all our patrons!
How it works
- Your library card gets you 30 tickets each month.
- Most movies and documentaries are 2 tickets; titles vary from 1-5 tickets.
- TV shows vary by season or episode.
- Kanopy Kids is free and uses no tickets!
- There are also zero ticket titles and specials.
- Once you start to play a movie, it will use up a credit, so only hit play if you’re sure!
- Usually you have 72 hours to watch something once started, but this can also vary.
- Tickets do not roll over to the next month.
Tip: Google currently does not index Kanopy when you search where to stream something! If you can’t find something for free, always check Kanopy! (Letterboxd indexes Kanopy but due to different library’s agreements, may not be 100% accurate to our library.)
On the other hand, some of Kanopy’s content is also available on free streaming services like Tubi, Pluto, Crackl, Roku Channel, etc. or other paid services you might already have like Netflix, Hulu, etc. If you’re low on tickets, try Googling to make sure it’s not available elsewhere.
Get started
- Go to wbpl.kanopy.com and click on Add a library card.
- Use your library card number with your phone number as the password.
- Then create an account for Kanopy using your own email address and whatever password you want
OR let Kanopy create an account for you through Google or Facebook. - Start watching!
- Next time you will log in with the Kanopy account you made. You don’t need to re-enter your library card number.
There are apps for iOS, Android, and Roku. You’re not stuck in front of your computer!
We really want to know what you think of this service. Email us or let us know on Facebook how it’s working!
