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Getting Started with KanopyGetting Started with Kanopy<div class="ExternalClass4389CFE01B604F56B2143F483A93648B"><div><div><div><h3><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">If </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">you're</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1"> interested in independent, international, classic, or documentary films, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">you're</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1"> in luck. Get out your <a href="/services/borrowing/library-cards">Phoenix Public Library card</a> and sign up for <strong>Kanopy</strong>, an </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1">on-demand</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1"> video streaming service for libraries.</span></h3><p><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 1"></span>​Y<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">ou can stream <strong>over 30,000 films</strong> from hundreds of popular producers such as <strong>The Criterion Collection</strong>, <strong>The Great Courses</strong>, and <strong>PBS</strong>, as well as thousands of independent filmmakers - on every topic imaginable.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":800}"> </span><br></p><ol><li><p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":800}"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">​​​Starting from</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">​</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> the library's</span><a href="https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=818" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"> link to Kanopy</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">, choose "Add aLibrary Card."  We recommend doing this in a web browser. Add your library card number and the </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">​</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">password associated with your library account. <br><br>This is the same password you use to check out items in the library.</span><br><img src="/images/eLibrary/Getting%20Started/GS_Kanopy_1_wp.jpg" alt="Screen when adding a library card to Kanopy" style="margin:5px;width:300px;height:300px;" /></span></p></li><li><p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":800}"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Create a Kanopy account by entering your first and last name, your email address, and a password. Then select "Sign up." You choose the password for your Kanopy account. This password should not be the same as your library card password.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":1600,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[0]}"> <br><br><img src="/images/eLibrary/Getting%20Started/GS_Kanopy_2_wp.jpg" alt="Screen when creating account login credentials" style="margin:5px;width:340px;height:340px;vertical-align:middle;" />​​<br></span></span></p></li><li><p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":800}"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">​​</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">After creating your account, you'll receive a verification email. Click on the link in this email to verify your email address.</span>​<br></span></p></li><li><p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":800}"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Start watching videos!</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":240,"469777462":[720],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[0]}"> </span>​<br></span></p></li></ol><p>​<br></p><h4><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Are you a visual learner? </span></h4><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Check out this tutorial, </span><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/3129" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Kanopy – Streaming Cinematic Masterpieces</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> through the </span><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Phoenix Public Library Academy</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">.</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">​</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><h4><span data-ccp-props="{}">Credit-free collections save the day!</span></h4><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">​</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">If you run out of tickets there are also six credit-free collections you can watch. They are </span><a href="https://www.kanopy.com/category/65969__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21cAXd9ocw1pngYCxWxWzKfnpMzqFXkV9STrnNbxSzaO6peZxj89nRyxmDaLXHKKIgNYfWNkbsVMLSvm_m0I0yczC0a7KIsCvIUr1m$" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Favorites</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">, </span><a href="https://www.kanopy.com/category/65974__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21cAXd9ocw1pngYCxWxWzKfnpMzqFXkV9STrnNbxSzaO6peZxj89nRyxmDaLXHKKIgNYfWNkbsVMLSvm_m0I0yczC0a7KIsMAELvy-$" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Easy Watching</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">.</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">​</span><a href="https://www.kanopy.com/category/71802__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21f1CjZBoNU1d3AZK3quvwlPaqJvCjU9TNfigieh950-nbWpqaAYRGYJT0pe_tiRiTHvWBUgO2oyDsneWNqwxgOkcqme7g1aXKNj8N$" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Episodic Series</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">, </span><a href="https://www.kanopy.com/category/71805__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21f1CjZBoNU1d3AZK3quvwlPaqJvCjU9TNfigieh950-nbWpqaAYRGYJT0pe_tiRiTHvWBUgO2oyDsneWNqwxgOkcqme7g1duRhJZ2$" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">British Cinema</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">, </span><a href="https://www.kanopy.com/category/65972__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21f1CjZBoNU1d3AZK3quvwlPaqJvCjU9TNfigieh950-nbWpqaAYRGYJT0pe_tiRiTHvWBUgO2oyDsneWNqwxgOkcqme7g1cbA3gX-$" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">World Cinema</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">, and </span><a href="https://www.kanopy.com/category/65978__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21f1CjZBoNU1d3AZK3quvwlPaqJvCjU9TNfigieh950-nbWpqaAYRGYJT0pe_tiRiTHvWBUgO2oyDsneWNqwxgOkcqme7g1eKkyV6r$" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Diversity</span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">​</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">More information<br>Visit </span><a href="https://help.kanopy.com/en-us/home.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Kanopy's help page</span></span></a> if you still have questions or want to learn more<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">. There you will find information about </span><a href="https://help.kanopy.com/en-us/4260.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">how Kanopy tickets work</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">, </span><a href="https://help.kanopy.com/en-us/categories/managing-account.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">managing your Kanopy account</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> - including resetting your password, and </span><a href="https://help.kanopy.com/en-us/categories/mobile-tv-apps.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">how to get started on your iOS, Android, Roku, or smart TV</span></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">​</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":400}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":400}"><br></span></p></div></div></div></div></div>

 

 

 

 

Do you love movies? Get the most out of your library card with Kanopy!Do you love movies? Get the most out of your library card with Kanopy!https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/eLibrary/Getting Started/GS_Kanopy_web.jpg762

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KanopyKanopy<div class="ExternalClass6B6C4FA0710046F89B294C7EF2D9941C"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;">Kanopy’s collection offers over 30,000 films and is one of the largest video streaming platforms in the world. Featuring titles from top distribution partners including Warner Bros., MGM, BBC, Paramount, Lionsgate, The History Channel, A&E, Neon, Film Movement, The Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, The Great Courses, Samuel Goldwyn Films, IFC Films, among others, this vast and diverse collection has something for everyone. </span>​<br><br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=818https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/3129/browse/elibrary/getting-started/kanopyEverywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/49/kanopy.png
Kanopy KidsKanopy Kids<div class="ExternalClass9F1AA0EC787B4AE986ED07F803575483"><p><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:"segoe ui", segoe, tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">​Kanopy Kids is free to stream for all Phoenix Public Library cardholders and features hundreds of educational and enriching videos that spark children’s imaginations. Kanopy Kids curated titles from Weston Woods, Sesame Street, Jim Henson Productions, Highlights for Children, Signed Stories, and others, promote empathy, literacy, critical thinking and help build STEM skills. ​</span></p></div>https://phoenixpl.kanopy.com/kids/browse/elibrary/getting-started/kanopyEverywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/92/kkids.png

 

 

 

 

How many titles can I watch?https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=80How many titles can I watch?80<div class="ExternalClass668E590C2567473ABB0BB1C3575A89DC"><p>How many titles can I watch?​</p></div><div class="ExternalClassDDA6EBDFCEEC4D42A68AE97F65AB8609"><p>You will receive 45 tickets at the beginning of every month. Keep in mind unused tickets do not roll over. Each title in Kanopy is worth between 1-5 tickets. <br></p><p><img alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br></p><p><br></p><p>There are also six ticket-free collections you can watch. They are <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kanopy.com/category/65969__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21cAXd9ocw1pngYCxWxWzKfnpMzqFXkV9STrnNbxSzaO6peZxj89nRyxmDaLXHKKIgNYfWNkbsVMLSvm_m0I0yczC0a7KIsCvIUr1m$">Favorites</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kanopy.com/category/65974__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21cAXd9ocw1pngYCxWxWzKfnpMzqFXkV9STrnNbxSzaO6peZxj89nRyxmDaLXHKKIgNYfWNkbsVMLSvm_m0I0yczC0a7KIsMAELvy-$">Easy Watching</a>.  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kanopy.com/category/71802__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21f1CjZBoNU1d3AZK3quvwlPaqJvCjU9TNfigieh950-nbWpqaAYRGYJT0pe_tiRiTHvWBUgO2oyDsneWNqwxgOkcqme7g1aXKNj8N$">Episodic Series</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kanopy.com/category/71805__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21f1CjZBoNU1d3AZK3quvwlPaqJvCjU9TNfigieh950-nbWpqaAYRGYJT0pe_tiRiTHvWBUgO2oyDsneWNqwxgOkcqme7g1duRhJZ2$">British Cinema</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kanopy.com/category/65972__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21f1CjZBoNU1d3AZK3quvwlPaqJvCjU9TNfigieh950-nbWpqaAYRGYJT0pe_tiRiTHvWBUgO2oyDsneWNqwxgOkcqme7g1cbA3gX-$">World Cinema</a>, and <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kanopy.com/category/65978__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21f1CjZBoNU1d3AZK3quvwlPaqJvCjU9TNfigieh950-nbWpqaAYRGYJT0pe_tiRiTHvWBUgO2oyDsneWNqwxgOkcqme7g1eKkyV6r$">Diversity</a>. ​<br><br></p>​<br></div>
When will my play tickets reset? https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=81When will my play tickets reset? 81<div class="ExternalClass7B43291138CB4A20BA506223A0173853"><p>​When will my tickets reset? <br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass330279280A254AC38D2F887966D7DBD5"><p>Tickets reset on the 1st of the month.  <br></p></div>
Can I create my own video lists? https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=83Can I create my own video lists? 83<div class="ExternalClassE693B11AEEE240F2A955DB02EF52C091"><p>​Can I create my own video lists? <br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass01AB909F3E3F4F74BB646CF7B8F8A2EF"><p>You can save titles to watch at a later date by clicking on +My List. You can access the +MyList option by either hovering over the title, or clicking on the title, either way will work. Titles are then added to your Watchlist. You can see your saved titles by clicking on your username at the top of the page.</p><p>You can also create and share playlists of videos using the playlists feature.<br></p></div>
What devices can you use to watch videos?https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=84What devices can you use to watch videos?84<div class="ExternalClass24BF877646634A3A9F02D50C7B81F517"><p>​What devices can you use to watch videos?​<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass279A7D27251E49E8B6FB90FED2B4220D"><p></p><p style="margin:0in;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt;">On a Windows computer, Mac, or Chromebook, you can use Kanopy in your web browser. We recommend using the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge. An internet connection is required to watch films on Kanopy.</p><p style="margin:0in;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt;">You can also download the Kanopy mobile app on supported mobile devices:</p><ul style="margin:0in;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt;"><li><span style="font-size:11pt;">​iPhones/iPads</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"></span>Android devices</li><li>Amazon Fire Tablets</li></ul><p style="margin:0in;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt;"><strong>Note</strong></p><p style="margin:0in;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt;">Video playback is not supported in mobile device browsers. Use the mobile app for the best Kanopy experience on mobile devices.</p><p style="margin:0in;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt;">Finally, you can download the Kanopy TV app on supported smart TVs.<br></p><p><br></p></div>
Can you stream to your television?https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=85Can you stream to your television?85<div class="ExternalClassAB538D87C0D548718269088FC37F848A"><p>​Can you stream to your television?​<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass1986FB7015574CCCBB6BDA2624B42641"><p></p><p></p><p style="margin:0in;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt;">​With Kanopy you can stream films anytime, anywhere on your preferred devices. Options for watching on your television include:</p><ul style="margin:0in;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt;"><li><span style="font-size:11pt;">​​Amazon Fire TV</span></li><li>Android TV and Google TV</li><li>Apple TVband AirPlay</li><li>Chromecast</li><li>Roku</li><li>Samsung TV</li><li>​​Connecting your computer to your television via HDMI</li></ul><p></p><br></div>
Can visually impaired users access the films?https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=86Can visually impaired users access the films?86<div class="ExternalClass830251304D77473AA24B312B48F0ED45"><p>​Can visually impaired users access the films?<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClassF3982EA17CBD415688C8CC46CA6060CB"><p>​Yes, Kanopy's website and video player are both fully compatible with all screen readers on desktop browsers, as well as with iOS and Android devices.<br></p></div>