Enjoy thousands of movies and documentaries with no ads—plus TV favorites and kids’ programs—at no cost with your MPHPL library card. Kanopy partners with 4,000+ libraries and serves 150 million library cardholders worldwide.
What You Can Watch
Your MPHPL card gives you access to these Kanopy collections:
Many users call Kanopy a hidden gem compared to paid streaming services. It’s a great option for film fans—and for anyone who wants quality video content for free.
Why Is Kanopy Free?
Just like MPHPL buys books you can borrow, the library also provides digital services. Kanopy is one of those services, and it’s available free to MPHPL cardholders. You can watch with no ads.
Do I Need a Library Card?
Yes. Kanopy is only available through libraries, so you must have an MPHPL library card to use it.
Don’t have a card yet? Visit our Get a Library Card webpage or stop by any MPHPL location.
What Is Kanopy Kids?
Kanopy Kids is a kid-friendly collection of programs chosen with families in mind. It includes videos that help support:
- Early reading skills
- STEM learning
- Foreign language learning
Kids can enjoy familiar favorites like Sesame Street, PBS Kids, Weston Woods, and more. Kanopy Kids also supports social-emotional growth by encouraging kindness, confidence, and creative thinking. With unlimited plays, your family can watch as much as you want.
More Free Streaming Options
Be sure to check out hoopla, another digital app available with your MPHPL card that offers movies, TV shows and more.
How to Get Started
- Visit https://mphpl.kanopy.com
- Enter your MPHPL library card number and PIN
- Create an account using your email address and a password
Some restrictions apply.
Then start watching on your computer or smart device. Download the Kanopy app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Please note: Kanopy’s available titles may change over time.
Video Transcript
| Audio | Video |
|---|---|
| [action sound effect] | Kanopy logo. ‘Films that Matter’ |
| [action sound effect] | A person in a suit walks on a red carpet through columns with tropical greenery. Text overlaid reads, ‘No Subscriptions’. The scene feels professional and inviting. |
| [action sound effect] [suspenseful music] | A soldier in uniform, looking serious, is in a dimly lit setting with blurred figures in the background. The text ‘No Ads’ is bold and centered. |
| ‘It’s beautiful. I love it.’ | A woman in a classroom setting smiles while engaged in conversation, with ‘kanopy’ text overlay. Background includes desks, greenery, and educational posters. |
| ‘Go on.’ | A person with blonde hair smiles warmly at others, holding a cup. Text overlay reads, ‘Streaming video from your library,’ suggesting community and celebration. |
| [suspenseful music] | Two people in a forest, one with a blurred face, create a tense scene. Overlaid text reads ‘30,000+ FILMS,’ suggesting a vast movie collection. |
| [suspenseful music] | A skateboarder wearing a yellow cap rides down a wide, empty city street lined with tall buildings and bare trees. The word ‘Documentaries’ is overlaid. |
| [action sound effect] | Two men in historical attire sit at a table examining a map, with an inkwell beside them. The bold text ‘TV Series’ overlays the scene. |
| ‘Got your attention – didn’t it?’ | Two people ride a red scooter along a street, with blurred motion and warm lighting. The words ‘And More’ are overlaid, conveying a sense of adventure. |
| ‘Before the party begins – let’s go over the details.’ | ‘Get Started Now!’ A black and white scene shows four people in formal attire gathered around a table with bottles. A large text overlay reads ‘GET STARTED NOW!’ in bold letters. |
| ‘Go to Kanopy.com.’ | Illustration of a smartphone with an orange screen displays ‘GO TO www.kanopy.com’ alongside film and popcorn icons. A black circle with the number 1 is nearby. |
| ‘Select library.’ | Illustration of a smartphone connected by dashed arrows on a gray background to another smartphone shows ‘Academic Library’ with a graduation cap; second displays ‘Public Library’ with icons of people, number 2. |
| ‘Search for your library.’ | Illustration of a computer screen displays a map, with a magnifying glass highlighting a location pin. Text reads ‘Search for your library.’ A number 3 is in a black circle. |
| ‘Enter your library card number.’ | Illustration of a library card with an orange ‘4’ circle, text “ENTER Library Card Number’, and dashed lines on a gray background. |
| ‘Explore a world of cinema.’ | A tablet screen displaying rows of movie thumbnails, suggesting a diverse selection. Text reads ‘Explore a World of Cinema’ next to an orange circle with ‘5.’ |
| [suspenseful music] | A woman with blonde hair and a burgundy sweater sits attentively in a classroom, surrounded by other women. The atmosphere is serious and focused. |
| [action sound effect] | Kanopy logo. ‘Films that Matter’ |