What is Kanopy and how do I get started using the service?

Kanopy is the Library's streaming video service offering popular movies, independent and international films, documentaries, and other educational entertainment. Collections include Criterion, BBC Studios, the Great Courses, PBS, and more.

To get started with Kanopy:

  • Go to https://ccclib.kanopy.com/
  • Click on Add Library Card and enter your Library card number and your PIN as the password. Click Continue.
  • Create your Kanopy account by entering your first and last name, email address, and then creating a password.
  • Check your inbox for a verification email from Kanopy.
  • Go back to Kanopy to start watching films.

NOTE: If you use Facebook or Google to log in, you will not be able to use Kanopy's "Forgot Password?" tool for retrieval.

If you are unable to log into your Kanopy account due to a lost or forgotten email and/or password, please contact Kanopy Technical Support

You will get 24 tickets each month to watch films. See the number of tickets and access period for each film next to the play button. Kanopy Kids titles don't use tickets, so you can watch as many kid-friendly titles as you'd like. How tickets work