Kanopy
11/25/24: Kanopy is currently inaccessible and we are waiting for a fix.
The West Linn Library has Kanopy! With over 30,000 streaming movies and documentaries (and hundreds more added each month), plus 6,000+ videos in the Great Courses series, Kanopy is a collection of independent and classic films, documentaries, short films, international cinema, and educational/training videos.
Who can access Kanopy?
Access is free for card holders registered at the West Linn Public Library. (Lake Oswego Library and Oregon City Library have their own subscriptions.) Please note that there are a small number of films on Kanopy that are available only to academic libraries, just like there are films exclusive only to public libraries. The reason for this is the rights distinction set forth by the supplier of the film. Therefore you should always access Kanopy using our custom West Linn URL so you will only see the movies available to you.
Get Started
- Visit our custom Kanopy site.
- Enter your library card number and PIN.
- Create an account by clicking on "Add A Library Card".
- Login with your card number PIN, then create an account with an email address and password.
Things to Know
- You receive 15 tickets each month. Each film indicates 1) how many tickets are required to watch it, and 2) the access period (i.e. the loan period).
- Kanopy Kids titles don't use tickets, so you can watch as many as you like.
- Tickets reset on the first of the month. Once you have used your tickets, you will not be able to play any films until the new month starts.
- You can watch videos on a computer using a web browser. On mobile devices you can watch videos in the Kanopy app.
- You will need an internet connection to watch videos on Kanopy. Films cannot be downloaded for offline viewing Kanopy is compatible with Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV. You can also connect your computer to your television via HDMI.
Questions? Visit Kanopy's help center.
