Kanopy Streaming Update
Kanopy is a digital resource that offers high-quality films and television shows that you can access for free with your library card! If you’re interested in using Kanopy, there are some new changes that are important to know before you start streaming.
Overview of Kanopy Changes
With your library card, you’ll continue to enjoy 20 monthly “tickets” to stream as many titles as you can each month from their fabulous selection of movies, TV shows, and series like The Great Courses.
Starting November 14, there will be a small update to the loan period for TV series and seasons with a running time of 10 hours or more. Instead of the previous 21-day loan period, you’ll now have unlimited access to your favourite series for 7 days for just 5 monthly tickets. If you need more time to finish a series, you can easily renew your loan for another 7 days—at the same 5-ticket cost.
Kanopy Loan Periods
Loan periods depend on the total running time of the film or television season. Here are Kanopy's updated viewing/loan periods based on running times:
- Less than 1 hour costs 1 ticket; 3-day loan
- 1-2 hours cost 2 tickets; 3-day loan
- 2-4 hours cost 3 tickets; 3-day loan
- 4-6 hours cost 4 tickets; 5-day loan
- 6-10 hours cost 5 tickets; 5-day loan
- 10+ hours cost 5 tickets; 7-day loan
We understand that this change may be disappointing for those who enjoyed watching an entire series without the need to renew or use up additional tickets. We appreciate your understanding as Kanopy adjusts its policies, and we hope you continue to find value in the many movies and series available through Kanopy.
Get the Most From Kanopy
Your access to Kanopy and Kanopy Kids is FREE with your library membership, so make the most of it! Kanopy offers over 30,000 high-quality films, television shows, and documentaries—from art-house classics and world cinema to family-friendly movies and TV series. Stream content from producers such as The Great Courses, PBS, the Criterion Channel, BBC, and many more.
