Kanopy is a platform to stream popular and independent movies and series. You can use Kanopy with your library card. On November 14, the lending time for shows with episodes will change.
| Length of Show | Lending Time |
| 4-10 hours | 5 days |
| 10 or more hours | 7 days |
Kanopy is changing the checkout times because content providers want shorter checkout periods. Content providers sell movies and series to Kanopy to offer on their platform. Kanopy cannot offer these shows unless they shorten the checkout time.
Read frequently asked questions about Kanopy below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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To check out streaming videos on Kanopy, you need the following:
- A King County Library System card in good standing
- Internet access
- For mobile devices, the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast, or Roku
- For PC or Mac users, any current web browser (Supported browsers)
- A Kanopy account (You can create a Kanopy account on the Kanopy login page.)
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Please visit the Kanopy site for more instructions or contact Ask KCLS for help.
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Kanopy uses tickets to check out videos. You will receive 10 tickets every month. Each title displays how many tickets are required to view and how long you have to watch a show.
Once you press play on a title, you will use the number of tickets required to view. To avoid using tickets unnecessarily, consider watching the trailer on YouTube first.
Kanopy Kids titles do not cost any tickets to view.
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The checkout period depends on how long the series is.
Until November 14, refer to our checkout periods FAQ.
Starting November 14, refer to the table below.
Length of Show Checkout Time 1-4 hours 3 days 4-10 hours 5 days 10 or more hours 7 days -
Kanopy is changing the checkout times because content providers want shorter checkout periods. Content providers sell movies and series to Kanopy to offer on their platform. Kanopy cannot offer these shows unless they shorten the checkout time.
