If you're interested in independent, international, classic, or documentary films, you're in luck. Get out your Phoenix Public Library card and sign up for Kanopy, an on-demand video streaming service for libraries.

You can stream over 30,000 films from hundreds of popular producers such as The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, and PBS, as well as thousands of independent filmmakers - on every topic imaginable.

Starting from the library's link to Kanopy, choose "Add aLibrary Card."  We recommend doing this in a web browser. Add your library card number and the password associated with your library account.

This is the same password you use to check out items in the library.
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.
After creating your account, you'll receive a verification email. Click on the link in this email to verify your email address.
Start watching videos!

Are you a visual learner?

Check out this tutorial, Kanopy – Streaming Cinematic Masterpieces through the Phoenix Public Library Academy.

Credit-free collections save the day!

If you run out of tickets there are also six credit-free collections you can watch. They are Favorites, Easy Watching.Episodic Series, British Cinema, World Cinema, and Diversity. 

More information
Visit Kanopy's help page if you still have questions or want to learn more. There you will find information about how Kanopy tickets work, managing your Kanopy account - including resetting your password, and how to get started on your iOS, Android, Roku, or smart TV.