Based on the success of the free trial and rave reviews from patrons, the Library has purchased a subscription to Kanopy, beginning July 15. Patrons who created accounts during the trial will have to re-validate their library card. Usage will be limited to 8 plays per month.

Kanopy is the largest dedicated video streaming solution for libraries and features a constantly growing collection from thousands of content partners including the Criterion Collection (“Seven Samurai”/ “Bicycle Thieves”), Frederick Wiseman (“Ex Libris”), A24 Films (“Moonlight”/”Lady Bird”), The Great Courses, leading indie-distributor Magnolia Pictures, Neon Rated, Oscilloscope, Music Box Films, Hollywood studios like Paramount, Kino Lorber, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Media Education Foundation, Women Make Movies and many, many others.