Kanopy
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Kanopy
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  • Español

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Description

Getting Started Guide

Kanopy is a video streaming service where patrons can watch movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos. The videos can be enjoyed on your TV, mobile phones, tablets, and online.

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Creating your account

  • To access Kanopy, click on "Get Started" to begin creating your Kanopy account.
  • Find and select Easton Area Public Library as your library, then enter your EAPL library card number.
  • Create a Kanopy account with your name, email, and a password then click “sign up”. 

Using the app on your mobile or TV device

  • Search for "Kanopy" in your app store and install the app on your device.
  • Once the app is installed, log in with the account you just created.

Browsing and Searching for Films

  • To browse categories of films, hover over Browse at the top of the page on the website, or tap Browse in the bottom navigation bar of the mobile app. Then, select a category to browse shelves with that theme.
  • To search for a specific film, or specific film topic, select Search at the top of the Kanopy homepage (on the Kanopy website) or in the bottom navigation bar (on the Kanopy mobile app) and search by title or keyword. Select a suggested search at the top of the results to see related titles.

Watching Films

  • On the film title's details page, it will show you information about the film including how many tickets the film uses, and how long you will have access to the film.
    • Each month, you will have 20 tickets as an EAPL patron to use on films. The tickets do not carry over into a new month. 
  • When you find a title that you'd like to watch, click Play or Watch Now on the title's details page to open the video player. Or click the + button to "Add to Watchlist" to watch later.
  • Click Here to learn more about the video player features, and to watch a video overview.
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