Info Guides: eMedia Guide: 24/7 at-home entertainment: eMovies & TV Help

Quick links to eMovies & TV Services

Streaming or downloading video from the Library is a great way to watch a variety of content, or find your next favourite show!

The library offers 24/7 at-home access to the following video services:

hoopla digital
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hoopla brings you thousands of movies and television series for free.
Kanopy
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video service that provides library customers access to a large collection of films and courses.
OverDrive
Search for downloadable eAudiobooks, eBooks and videos.

With hoopla you can:

borrow up to 5 hoopla items per month
Movies/TV are yours for 3 days after checkout
Play as often as you like within your 3-day loan period
hoopla app available for iPad and Android - play within the app
Stream over wifi or download to the app for offline watching (great for car rides and plane trips!)

hoopla digital
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hoopla brings you thousands of movies, television, and music titles for free. There are no costs or hassles. All you need is a library card and a web browser, phone, or tablet.
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"What is Hoopla?" and answers to other commonly-asked Hoopla questions
New to Hoopla? Here are the most frequently asked questions - answered!
Hoopla App for iOS
Step-by-step instructions for setting up the Hoopla app on your iOS device.
Hoopla App for Android
Step-by-step instructions for how to set up the Hoopla app on your Android device.
Streaming Hoopla on a Computer
Step-by-step instructions on how to stream Hoopla on your computer.

One of the best ways to enjoy hoopla movies is streamed to a TV screen in your home!

What devices/setups can I use?

Use AirPlay mirroring to stream to an Apple TV device over Wi-Fi (see video below)
Cast to Chromecast (generation 1 & 2, with other versions in development) from iOS and Android
Use an HDMI adapter to connect to an HDMI-ready TV and stream from your tablet's hoopla app via cable
Connect your computer to an HDMI-ready TV via cable and stream from your browser
Apps or channels are available on Apple TV (4th generation and higher), Android TV (all), Roku (version 7.6.3 an up), and Fire TV (generation 1 & 2, with other versions in development)

Hoopla Help
Visit hoopla Support for information in the following categories: About hoopla | Account Settings | Android Tips | Basics of hoopla | Features | iOS Tips | Kindle Fire HDX | Technical Questions | Widevine Plug-In

Kanopy

General Info
How-to Guide to Kanopy
Streaming Kanopy on a TV
Kanopy Help

Kanopy is a streaming video service. It has 30,000+ video titles its collection, including the top fifty titles of the Criterion Collection of films, The Great Courses, and much more!

Whether you're just looking for a great movie to watch to relax, are learning about film studies, or are interested in learning more about the world through documentaries or college level courses, Kanopy has something for you.

With Kanopy you can:

Borrow up to 5 Kanopy items per month
Play borrowed items as often as you like within your 3-day loan period

Visit the How-To Guide tab above for instructions on how to create a Kanopy account and begin using the service. Enjoy!

Kanopy
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video service that provides library customers access to a large collection of films and courses.

Kanopy for iOS and Android
Help with installing, signing up, and logging into Kanopy on iOS and Android devices; as well as answers to frequently asked questions about using Kanopy on these devices.
Streaming Kanopy on a Computer
A list of Kanopy help pages showing how to use the features of the service when using a web browser. Please note: Kanopy works on this list of supported browsers.