Tumblebooks

The library no longer has access to Tumblebooks, due to the state library not renewing their contract with Tumblebooks. Sorry for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please email econtentlibrarian@kckpl.org. Thanks

Kanopy

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What Is Kanopy?

Kanopy is a film streaming service that provides over 30,000+ classic cinema movies, award-winning documentaries, and educational films. All films come with group-sharing rights. So teachers can show films in their classrooms!

Access Kanopy Now

Items Needed to Access Kanopy

  • A valid Kansas City, Kansas Public Library card or an eCard. Get an eCard now.
  • A device (computer, tablet, phone) with Internet access.
  • Email address and password for registration and future logins.

Devices You Can Access Kanopy On

  • TV Apps ( Amazon Fire TV, Android, Google, Apple, AirPlay,  Chromecast, Roku, Samsun, and Telstra)
    • Android & Google TV with Android 7.0+
    • Apple TV with tvOS 12.0+
    • Amazon Fire TV with FireOS 6+
    • Roku with RokuOS 12.5+
  • Desktop computer (Windows or MacOS)
  • Tablet (iOS or Android)
  • Smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • App requirements
    • Apple iOS 9 or higher
    • App requirements - Google Android 4.2 or higher
  • Find help on using any supported devices.

Get the Kanopy app:

App Store

Google Play

Amazon App

Checkout Guidelines

You have 60 tickets a month to borrow movies on Kanopy. At the beginning of the new month, your 60-ticket limit will reset. For example, If you reach your 60-ticket maximum for January, you will receive 60 more tickets on February 1.

You can check out the same item again after your period has run out and the item has been returned, so long as you have yet to reach your 60-ticket maximum for the month.

  • Each item on Kanopy will list the number of tickets and how long you can access the item on the items page.
    • You can watch a movie as often as possible within the rental period.
    • For episodic titles such as TV series or The Great Courses, it will also tell you what content the tickets unlock (e.g., “Season 1” or “All”).
Help & Guides

Want help getting started? View the tutorials below for help with Kanopy.

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