Stream Movies for Free
Explore a world of cinema with access to over 1,000 movies. No wait, no fines, no limits. Free with your library card.
- Enjoy an ever-evolving collection of titles curated by film lovers - including industry experts and film aficionados
- Choose from over 1,000 unique titles
- Compatible with most devices
- Watch on your TV with the Kanopy app, such as with Roku (learn more)
- 5 play speed options available
What You Get
Collections include:
- British Cinema & TV - Enjoy your favorite content from across the pond
- Easy Watching - Delightful titles that engage and entertain
- Bingeable Shows - A kaleidoscope of binge-worthy dramas, mysteries, comedies, docuseries and more, Includes BBC, The History Channel, Lifetime, PBS, A+E, Kino Lorber, and Shout Factory
- Diversity - DEI titles aimed to celebrate our differences
- Favorites - Patron and staff favorites that span the full catalog
- Kids -Tons of movies and TV series just for kids, including animated videos based on favorite storybooks, PBS shows, and more
- World Cinema - Global dramas, comedies, romances, and more
If you already have a Kanopy account with a different library, log in and go to My Account > My Libraries > Add New Library.
You may see some titles available via your Westerville Library card that you don't see with your Columbus Library card, and vice versa. To take advantage of all options available, you are welcome and encouraged to access Kanopy using any or all of your library cards.
From documentaries to rom-coms, there's a world of watching waiting for you with Kanopy PLUS. Watch these video tutorials.
Easy Watching Collection (Streaming Movies)
Women's History Month (Streaming Movies)
Films Played at Sundance Film Festival (Streaming Movies)
Black History Month (Streaming Movies)
Kanopy PLUS
PressReader
Ohio Digital Library (aka Libby)
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